Before I walk you through today’s delicious porcini, eddoe & chive frittata, let me first provide some context: one of my favourite culinary discoveries is the versatility of eggs. Yup, plain ol’ eggs. I know, I know, big whoop for many of you already familiar with this magical wonderland. But for someone who’s grown up […]
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Mixed berry, coconut & pistachio cottage cheese cake
in Desserts, Taste -Beware, people, V-Day is upon us, with all its red and pink over the top cheesiness and ridiculousness. And honestly, I couldn’t be happier. Because for me, first and foremost, Valentine’s day is the perfect day for a crazy delicious dessert. Like this cheesecake. But let me explain.
Leek, cherry & goat cheese tart
in Savoury, Taste -Tarts are one of my favourite things to eat, throughout the year and at all times of the day. To begin with, I love the different textures: the crumbly, at times crunchy exterior, usually bursting with buttery deliciousness and the usually soft, even juicy filling. And then there’s the endless variety of that soft juicy filling: sweet […]
Vegan nut, cocoa & olive oil spread
in Breakfast, Taste -Every time I’m reunited with my sister, there are certain things that always take place (almost in this specific order): we hug and kiss (dramatically, on my part- Alkyoni is way cooler than me to gasp and whisper sweet nothings to my ear); we exchange gifts, have our first coffee and gossip enthusiastically. And then, […]
Orange & tangerine Greek semolina cake with pistachios & honey
in Desserts, Taste -One of the greatest pleasures I had over the past holidays was spending time with my Zoe. Zoe is one of my closest friends; she is a force of nature, a gorgeous teeny tiny ball of energy, charming and sweet, ballsy and witty. She studied History, she works at LSE and her cooking game is seriously […]
Parmesan, za’atar & sesame straws
in Small bites, Taste -Throughout the holidays, one of the things I enjoyed the most about the various dinner we attended or hosted at home was the starters. Not the meat, which was in overwhelming abundance, not the wine, which was flowing non stop, but the little bits and pieces available before the actual meal: different kinds of cheese paired […]
Giving Thanks
in Inspiration -Growing up in Greece we did not celebrate Thanksgiving. But since I was going to an American school, every year we’d get to see an unoriginal and dull Thanksgiving play and eat a bland and unappetising Thanksgiving meal. Once in London and after I met beautiful Adrienne, I was lucky enough to spend Thanksgiving with […]
Favourite spices
in Inspiration, Small bites, Taste -I often think that cooking is like putting together an outfit. Your basic ingredients are the garments and spices are all the little things that make an outfit special, like a great hat, a colorful scarf, a beautiful simple belt, a distinct piece of jewelry, a nice deep red lipstick or a killer pair of pumps. […]
40ft Brewery
in The Others -First I met the Irish, Steve (founder of Root & Bone), then one of the Swedes, Andreas. They’re both photographers, working at the large Dalston studio where Mike often spends the better part of his day (and night). Both are funny, sweet and polite and, as I find out soon after, they’re also making their […]
Parmesan, nigella & mustard seed biscuits
in Small bites, Taste -Soon after I moved to London, I discovered scones. Once I did, I celebrated this discovery by religiously consuming a scone once a week, every Saturday morning right before work. I was hooked: rich, not too sweet, crumbly and buttery, scones were pretty much the sole reason I was only moderately miserable having to wake […]