Yiayia's Little Kitchen

03/06/2026

I have taken so many pics of our adventures so far, but I adore this one. It is my favourite...so I am sharing it with you.

02/06/2026

29/05/2026

Today we were back in the mountains....a cooking class in Kouronchori....I was the only student! Visiting a 4TH century and then a 5th century church in Chalki and Moni. Whether you are religious or not, so much history and beautiful art is in the churches. Fabric was retained although very threadbare...frescos were in tact... in some places albeit slightly visible. I wondered how many people had been in these churches over 1700 years. The interiors of the mountain village churches in Naxos were very impressive indeed. At Chalki the priest was welcoming of all tourists, accepting inclusive and educational. I lit more candles for my mother and godparents. We finished our mountain experience with a very special meal with a tremendous view. All the food served there came from the land around the taverna. 3000 year old olive trees, citron fruits dried and dusted in sugar, sour goats cheese to offer a Greek Bliss salad with a difference and Fava to die for....I have never had such a delicious plate of Fava before and I had it in Northern Greece and Turkey.I am going to do everything possible to replicate it when I get home. The stuffed tomatoes were sublime with citrus and spices...our favourite thing in Greece overall is Orange Pie ...this will be made in my second series of Fun with Phyllo classes. I'm not sure how many kilos I have put on!!!!!!! We are walking everyday and swimming...I can't wait to share more authentic recipes with you all when I get back

27/05/2026

Feeling the heat....recoverable moments in the shade with a fab Greek coffee or home made lemonade. Spent some time in a mountain village called Filoti and looked at 17th century olive oil making equipment...if you are thinking about Greece, Naxos is perfect for end of May

23/05/2026

Sargali

These scrunched up Baklava Rolls were much bigger than my middle finger eaten in Pireaus. I chose the pistachio one and was so disappointed to find it stuffed with Nutella. It was delicious but I've not got the love of chocolate that I used to have. The other one chosen by hubby was filled with a light custard and flaked almonds. Now that was a delight to eat.

The Tzatziki on the island of Hydra was laden with garlic and very thick with so much cucumber. Do any of you remember the Sophia Loren movie about the Boy on the Dolphin? Walked up a coastal path on Hydra to find the sculpture.

There are cats everywhere in Greece. Big ones, fat ones, sick ones, skinny ones...everyone feeds them.

20/05/2026

Loving being back in Greece. The morning yoghurt is so, so thick...the honey so malty, the Koulourakia with my coffee in the mornings just perfect. Food here is amazing....there is orange jam to die for at breakfast, the orange cake at the local bakery is sublime, my cup is full; of language, swimming in the med, food that feels like home to me and history all around me.

19/05/2026

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18/05/2026

Thankyou Emma Stanford for your wonderful review in the Sunday Star Times!

17/05/2026

Beautiful food wherever we go... had a wonderful time in the home of this Turkish woman called Nuray who showed me how she makes Turkish tea, fed us a delicious and humble potato and tomato soup, the most sublime stuffed eggplants, followed by a yummy milk pudding. I'm also sharing some bakery windows so you can see the cakes!!!!

17/05/2026

It seems that every country's McDonalds, has something related to that country on the menu. Here is a pic of a Pistachio McFlurry and an egg and bacon McMuffin made using a round Simit bread which are for sale everywhere on the streets