Medea by Rosie Hewlett is a powerful retelling of the myth surrounding the most formidable and feared witch in Ancient Greece. Medea possesses a mystical and powerful gift that has, since childhood, separated her from her sister, alienated her from her mother, caused torment by her brother and exploitation by her tyrant father. The gift is that of witchcraft! But when the … [Read more...] about Medea by Rosie Hewlett – Book Review
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Greek-style walnut biscuits (Melomakarona) Recipe
These are perfect to bake for your Easter celebrations or over the holidays. Greek-style walnut biscuits (Melomakarona) Recipe Preparation Time: 40 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesMakes: 46 biscuits Ingredients For the Syrup: For the Biscuits: For the garnish: Method Start by making the syrup first as it needs to cool completely. … [Read more...] about Greek-style walnut biscuits (Melomakarona) Recipe
Traditional Greek Easter Bread (Tsoureki) Recipe
This is perfect to bake for your Easter celebrations or over the holidays. Traditional Greek Easter Bread (Tsoureki) Recipe Preparation Time: 1 ¾ hrsCook Time: 40 minutesServes: makes 1 x large loaf Ingredients Method Tip: to make the chocolate flavoured dough, use a chocolate spread (eg: 150g Nutella) in place of dark chocolate and oil if desired. … [Read more...] about Traditional Greek Easter Bread (Tsoureki) Recipe
Greek Kolokithokeftedes (Zucchini Fritters) and Skordalia Recipe
Here's a recipe for Kolokithokeftedes - a delicous zucchini, mint and feta fritters with a light, potato garlic skordalia created by Nostimo Chef in Residence and Michelin-star trained chef, Alex Xinis. Kolokithokeftedes - Zucchini Fritters Recipes Ingredients 200 grams grated zucchini (roughly one)1 tsp salt50 grams crumbled feta½ bunch spring onion finely sliced1 … [Read more...] about Greek Kolokithokeftedes (Zucchini Fritters) and Skordalia Recipe
Nostimos Restaurant: South Brisbane
Nostimos Restaurant have released a new menu created by Alex Xinis, Head Chef in Residence. Some of the new dishes include: Feta Bouyiourdi, spicy baked feta, peppers, onion, tomatoArni, half or whole shoulder lambHtapodi, ocotopus cooked in wineXifias, grilled swordfish, ladolemonoTraditional Spanakopita – baked fresh by our very own Greek Yiayia’s with greens, cheese, … [Read more...] about Nostimos Restaurant: South Brisbane