
As summer starts to creep into the Greek Islands, thoughts automatically turn the Barbecue. Kofta (or 'keftedes') are a traditional Greek dish which are served all year round - similar in taste to a spicy meatball or a homemade burger ... perfect over a charcoal grill!
A firm favourite with adults and children alike, tasty, filling and not expensive to make.



Greek Baklava is a very sweet and delicious dessert ... perfect with a strong coffee! There are many different recipes for Baklava throughout Greece and the Greek islands, this is our own version with honey and walnuts. The actual origins of Baklava are certai...




Drinking is a big social event on the Greek Islands especially when there is a national holiday or traditional celebration like a name day. Beer, local wine and spirits are the order of the day with ouzo and retsina being the favoured local tipples. However, w...
Santorini is the island that is most renowned for its fine wine and wine production here dates back to the Bronze Age. The soil here created by many disastrous volcanic explosions is very calcareous and covered with layer upon layer of volcanic ash as well as ...
It is widely told that the Greek god of wine , Dionysus travelled far and wide throughout the Greek territory teaching the people how to tend the many vines that he planted on his travels. In Kefalonia, it is said that the first ever vine was planted by the is...












