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Aug 10, 20232 min read

Hungarian Shortbread

Whilst it only has a few ingredients Hungarian Shortbread bursts with a multitude of textures. Essentially two layers of pastry with a...

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Aug 10, 20232 min read

Gluten Free Hummingbird Loaf Cake

I’ve made many versions of this but only recently discovered its origins. It was created in Jamaica in the 1960s and originally called...

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Jul 21, 20231 min read

Cherry Clafoutis

Cherries are in peak season now. Huge shiny ripe ones at our local farmers market sell out in the first hours. This simple classic French...

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Jul 21, 20232 min read

Poteca Cake

The recipe for this 16th century Slavic dish features in the earliest book printed in Slovenian language. All important holidays were...

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Jun 10, 20232 min read

Miniature Plain & Raisin Scones

The cause of endless arguments over hundreds of years. Cream or jam first? In Cornwall the jam goes on first. Apparently this is how the...

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Jun 6, 20232 min read

Caribbean Spiced Rum Cake

This week we stopped off in the Caribbean for a decadent recipe generously laden with spiced rum. This indulgent bundt cake is one of...

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May 28, 20233 min read

BEEF STIFADO RECIPE (GREEK BEEF STEW)

The perfect Greek beef stifado (Greek beef stew)!! Juicy and tender, melt-in-the-mouth beef stifado with a delicious, slightly sweet,...

GREEK OCTOPUS AND ONION STEW RECIPE (OCTOPUS STIFADO)

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May 28, 20232 min read

GREEK OCTOPUS AND ONION STEW RECIPE (OCTOPUS STIFADO)

The traditional Greek octopus stifado recipe! We all know and love the classic Greek rabbit or beef stifado, but this very easy and...

MARINATED GREEK LAMB SOUVLAKI RECIPE (SKEWERS) WITH PITA AND TZATZIKI

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May 27, 20234 min read

MARINATED GREEK LAMB SOUVLAKI RECIPE (SKEWERS) WITH PITA AND TZATZIKI

Perfectly moist and crispy succulent Greek lamb souvlaki skewers (Lamb kebab)! Get the fire started.. It’s barbecue time this weekend...

MARINATED GREEK BEEF SOUVLAKI SKEWERS (BEEF KABOBS) RECIPE

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May 27, 20235 min read

MARINATED GREEK BEEF SOUVLAKI SKEWERS (BEEF KABOBS) RECIPE

Juicy on the inside and perfectly caramelised and smoky on the outside Greek beef souvlaki skewers! All you need to take your Beef kabobs...

Hair Growth & Styling Tips for Short Hair After Chemo

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May 21, 20235 min read

Hair Growth & Styling Tips for Short Hair After Chemo

Post-Chemo hair growth and styling can be a nightmare to navigate. The number one thought on most women’s minds during and after chemo is...

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May 21, 20233 min read

Hair Regrowth After Chemotherapy

People undergoing chemotherapy will notice different levels of hair regrowth. The speed of regrowth and thickness of your new hair will...

New Hair, New Look After ChemoCaring for virgin hair and the changes and emotions you might expect

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May 21, 20235 min read

New Hair, New Look After ChemoCaring for virgin hair and the changes and emotions you might expect

Virgin hair is a term sometimes applied to hair that grows in after chemotherapy. Many women are surprised to find that the color of...

GREEK STYLE BEEF STEW IN A TOMATO SAUCE (MOSHARI KOKKINISTO)

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May 20, 20235 min read

GREEK STYLE BEEF STEW IN A TOMATO SAUCE (MOSHARI KOKKINISTO)

Tender and juicy with the aromas and blends of cinnamon, clove and fresh tomatoes! A delicious and relatively easy recipe, perfect for a...

HOMEMADE GREEK PORK GYROS SOUVLAKI RECIPE

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May 19, 20234 min read

HOMEMADE GREEK PORK GYROS SOUVLAKI RECIPE

Make your own homemade, traditional Greek pork gyros (yiros) wrapped in a pita bread – souvlaki ( skewers / suvlaki / suflaki ) style...

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May 19, 20233 min read

REFRESHING WATERMELON FETA SALAD RECIPE

My very best watermelon feta salad recipe – an extraordinary combination of both savoury and refreshing at the same time that will...

GREEK SPINACH AND RICE RECIPE (SPANAKORIZO)

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May 19, 20232 min read

GREEK SPINACH AND RICE RECIPE (SPANAKORIZO)

A super healthy and delicious traditional Greek spinach and rice recipe! Spanakorizo (which is translated as spinach and rice) is a...

GREEK DOLMADES RECIPE (STUFFED VINE/ GRAPE LEAVES DOLMATHES)

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May 19, 20236 min read

GREEK DOLMADES RECIPE (STUFFED VINE/ GRAPE LEAVES DOLMATHES)

Little bites of heaven! A great vegetarian appetizer made from tender vine leaves wrapped into little rolls and stuffed with rice and...

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May 19, 20234 min read

HOMEMADE KATAIFI RECIPE!

Golden, crispy and amazingly moist! Kataifi is a delicious dessert which like baklava is very popular among Greek, Turkish and Middle...

TARAMASALATA RECIPE (GREEK FISH ROE DIP OR TARAMOSALATA)

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May 19, 20234 min read

TARAMASALATA RECIPE (GREEK FISH ROE DIP OR TARAMOSALATA)

Creamy, smooth and absolutely delicious! A traditional Taramasalata recipe (or Taramosalata) made from fish roe, olive oil, lemon juice,...