Not a pancake in sight: flip the script on Lent

New Year’s Resolutions slipped by the wayside?  That’s OK, happens to the best of us, let’s embrace Lent and spring and kick start cutting those heavy or sweet foods out of your everyday diet. It’s crazy, I can’t believe we see Easter eggs in the shops just as Christmas passes by. Maybe we can use the…

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Melitzanosalata – Greek Aubergine Dip

In the lead up to Greek Lent – which I shall talk about this week, I thought I’d share a traditional recipe frequently created for family gatherings. Ingredients 2 large Aubergines 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon…

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Bon Appetit baby!

What an incredible thing to have but can also be too much, but we should savour the natural enjoyment and desire of savouring every moment or mouthful. kalí órexi καλή όρεξη bon appétit Buen provecho Buon appetito It is not just said to be fashionable or european as we often think in the UK. Our…

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