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Cretan Dakos - Boost your Fibre!
So wonderfully tasty and hugely nutritious, Dakos is my favourite Summer Lunch. If you visit Crete, and in particular the west of Crete, you will find this on the menu...
Cretan Dakos - Boost your Fibre!
So wonderfully tasty and hugely nutritious, Dakos is my favourite Summer Lunch. If you visit Crete, and in particular the west of Crete, you will find this on the menu...
Panegyria - the Party not to be missed!!
Panegyria - Pan-a-yee-ree-y-a When visiting Crete in the summer months there are always lots of village parties where the whole village gets together to celebrate the Name Day of their...
Panegyria - the Party not to be missed!!
Panegyria - Pan-a-yee-ree-y-a When visiting Crete in the summer months there are always lots of village parties where the whole village gets together to celebrate the Name Day of their...
'Yemista' - Recipe for Traditional Greek Stuffe...
This is the recipe I use for my Stuffed Tomatoes that are selling so well at Farmers Markets. Here I've also added Stuffed Peppers to make a very colourful display...
'Yemista' - Recipe for Traditional Greek Stuffe...
This is the recipe I use for my Stuffed Tomatoes that are selling so well at Farmers Markets. Here I've also added Stuffed Peppers to make a very colourful display...
Honey straight from the hive to your table
One of my fondest memories of spending the summer in Crete when the children were young is to do with honey. Their Uncle Manolis would be spinning his honey-frames in the...
Honey straight from the hive to your table
One of my fondest memories of spending the summer in Crete when the children were young is to do with honey. Their Uncle Manolis would be spinning his honey-frames in the...
Why buy Cretan Olive Oil?
... Because it's probably the best in the world! It has a wonderful taste that's fruity and grassy - you can drink it by the spoonful - really! And so...
Why buy Cretan Olive Oil?
... Because it's probably the best in the world! It has a wonderful taste that's fruity and grassy - you can drink it by the spoonful - really! And so...
My Big Fat Greek Christmas
We have many Christmas Traditions in common with the Greeks, but there are some fascinating differences 1 The Tradition of Decorating the Christmas Boat Long before the Christmas Tree made...
My Big Fat Greek Christmas
We have many Christmas Traditions in common with the Greeks, but there are some fascinating differences 1 The Tradition of Decorating the Christmas Boat Long before the Christmas Tree made...