Alpha is one of Sydney’s great gems when it comes to Greek dining.
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Kalamata olives are only found on the Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece and have played…
Not surprisingly, the ancient Greeks were among the first to discover that ACV has a plethora of impressive health benefits and began using it as a natural antibiotic and disinfectant. But can it help to cure bloating?
Olives have played a part in the human diet for thousands of years. This cherry…
As the greatest feast of Orthodoxy, Easter is celebrated in a unique way in every corner of Greece, with century-old local traditions being revived every year all across the country.
Traditionally, Magiritsa is eaten to break the fast of Great Lent. However, as it is not everyone’s taste, Avgolemono…
Magiritsa (μαγειρίτσα) is a special soup prepared at Easter and is served on Holy Saturday,…
Tsoureki (τσουρέκι) is a sweet Greek Easter bread, which has a three-strand braid to represent…
Red eggs (Kokkina Paschalina Avga; Κόκκινα πασχαλινά αβγά) are perhaps the brightest symbol of Greek…
Mary shows us how to make koulourakia, a traditional Easter cookie.
Today we want to share with you another fasting recipe from Mount Athos – Athonite…
Gemista (Γεμιστά) is a delicious Greek recipe for stuffed vegetables with rice. This juicy and…
Greek people are very serious about their food. Very serious. They don’t like recipes passed…
Almond milk has fewer calories and is great for those with dairy intolerances, making it the milk of choice lately, particularly over the past five years. But is it really healthier for you?
As the greatest feast of Orthodoxy, Easter is celebrated in a unique way in every corner of Greece, with century-old local traditions being revived every year all across the country.
“Every year for as long as I can remember, Palm Sunday was of great importance to my family. With bay leaves and palm crosses in our hands at our local church we proclaim our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and our readiness and willingness to follow Him in every prayer and sacrament, in every act of love, kindness and mercy. And after the liturgy my mother and I always put on a delicious seafood lunch at home for our family.”
“Ikaria’s philosophy mirrors the Greek Islands’ approach of adding life to our years, instead of trying to add years to our lives.” Despite being currently unable to travel overseas, Australians are still able to escape to Ikaria as new Greek meze bar opens in Bondi Beach, bringing good food and great times with a distinctly Mediterranean atmosphere and island holiday vibe.
The Saturday before Palm Sunday is Saturday of Lazarus and on this day it is…
Plant-based eating is about to get a lot more colourful! And maybe not in a…
Sydneysiders, prepare your tastebuds. Alpha, the much loved and popular Greek restaurant located on Castlereagh…