When my youngest was six months old we travelled to Greece as a family. We travelled from Melbourne to Athens, a very long journey in itself, and then immediately drove the 5 – 5 ½ hours up to my parents’ village of Kastraki. We arrived at my aunt’s house in the village excited, yet weary […]
William’s Kouneli Stifado (Rabbit Stew) is a family recipe; a recipe emanating from Ioannina, Greece; a recipe that both his mother and aunt prepare and one that is William’s all-time favourite dish. To prepare this recipe, we used some beautiful ingredients from the Grecian Purveyor, William’s online store. These carefully sourced ingredients elevate this dish […]
Mary’s rizogalo has the perfect combination of al-dente rice bathed in sweet, creamy milk and seasoned of course with cinnamon. It is simple and delicious and you will definitely want to add this to your cooking repertoire!
Eleni’s passion for cooking was ignited as a young girl watching her mother and her nine aunts, all sisters, cooking together and preparing family feasts. Eleni witnessed the joy of cooking, companionship and collective creativity, as she watched these women working together. The food they then shared was infused with all these memories; memories that […]
Karkaletso originates from Argos Orestiko in the region of Kastoria in Greece; a region that borders the Balkans. The proximity of Kastoria to the Balkans is reflected in one of the key ingredients in this dish, sauerkraut! The sauerkraut, which adds a moreish texture and zing to this dish, combines beautifully with juicy chicken thighs […]
Vikki Kassioras was a chef before following her creative calling in contemporary jewellery, so it’s no surprise Vikki is very creative with her cooking too. This recipe, created by Vikki, is a delicious fusion of her culinary influences, which is seasoned with a generous pinch of ‘Hellenic Inspiration.’ It’s a gorgeous salad, perfect for the last lingering […]
KO’s very first Food X Art video features contemporary jeweller Vikki Kassioras sharing a family recipe; a simple and delicious Dakos Salad and immediately following she shares the story of her creative journey. She reflects on how she came to be a jewellery artist; the inspirations for her work, her cultural identity and how it has informed her work… […]
Dimitra’s kourabiethes have the perfect balance of butteriness and crumbliness, and along with beautiful bursts of roasted almonds and a very generous coating of icing sugar, they will certainly satisfy your sweet tooth. They are usually made for Christmas and Easter as a treat to share with family and friends, but they are so good, […]
Nicholaos Kondelos‘ love of cooking was inspired by his mother. As a young boy he watched her closely as she prepared the family meals and her recipes have remained with him since. Now it’s your turn to watch Nicholaos prepare one of his favourite spring dishes – Artichokes with Broad Beans – and learn about […]
Kali Orexi’s make-up artist, Pam Prokos shares her mum’s recipe for Taramosalata – caviar dip. Pam shares all the tricks and tips to making this dip, which has rightfully become a ‘cult favourite’ at her family’s functions. Watch now and learn how to make this fabulous crowd pleaser for your celebrations too! Taramosalata is a […]