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A look back at Greek Easter: dark chocolate & almond tsoureki
Greek Easter and regular Easter fell on the same date this year and I felt just a little bit spoilt to have both Mr K's family and my parents, gathered together at one table for Easter Sunday lunch. We...
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Greek pumpkin and feta pie I kolokythopita
The Autumn colours in Launceston, Tasmania are simply spectacular. Last weekend, Mr K and I spent two days, one day in the glorious vineyards of the Tamar Valley - soaking in the beautiful, warm...
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In my kitchen June - Easy Greek recipes for the slow cooker
Winter has arrived here in Sydney and it is that time for Celia from Fig Jam and Lime Cordial's"In My Kitchen" feature, where bloggers from around the world share their latest kitchen discoveries....
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A taste of Florence, old and new
Rediscovering Florence after a few years between visits was a pleasure full of surprises. If you are a regular reader of Mulberry and Pomegranate, it would come as no surprise to you that I revelled in...
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In my kitchen July: skordalia σκορδαλιά and stifado στιφάδο
It only seems like it was a few weeks ago that I was indulging the first harvest olive oil of Greece (known as Αγουρέλαιο or Agoureleo) and Italy (known as olio nuovo) (you can read more about that...
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Kalitsounia (καλιτσούνια)
My love affair with Kalitsounia started when Mr K and I visited Crete a few years ago. Kalitsounia (καλιτσούνια) are small pies, either filled with sheep cheese and drizzled with honey for a sweet...
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Prasorizo πρασόρυζο
There is nothing nicer than the smell of leeks, slowly cooking in olive oil. My mother in law has a little Greek book that lists all of the health benefits of various fruits and vegetables. Along...
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Paximathakia (παξιμαδάκια)
These beautiful, cinamon and clove spiced cookies are the Greek version of biscotti. Where the Irish drink tea to sooth the soul, paximathia and a small cup of strong, sweet Greek coffee have the same...
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Athens Central Market & a vegetarian feast
Very, very new season garlic appeared at the market today. I was thrilled to see the garlic and the promise of spring it brings. The season of artichokes, broad beans, sweet baby peas and juicy...
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Lahanodolmades (λαχανοντολμάδες)
In Greece, it is said that the best cabbage is found after the first frost. My lovely mother in law was right on cue, making this classic Greek winter favourite, lahanodolmades (λαχανοντολμάδες) as...
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Nana's passionfruit sponge cake
It was Monseiur Zen's birthday this week. The tradition in our family has always been that you can request your favourite cake on your birthday. When I was little, I always asked for the 'Gingerbread...
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Anna's Garlic Spaghetti (σκόρδομακαρόνια)
Garlic spaghetti, called skordomakaronia, is a dish I always associate with Greek summer holidays. Last year, after a gruelling 36 hour journey Mr K arrived at his mother's home island of Zakynthos,...
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Greek Lentil Soup, Fakes Soupa (φακές σούπα)
This soup is another dish, common to all Greek homes. Growing up, this soup was on the table almost every week in Mr K's house, especially during Lent. When I first heard it pronounced "fah-KESS" I...
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Trahanasoupa (σούπα τραχανά)
From one traditional Greek soup, to another! I do seem to be on a little bit of a soup theme this week. Perhaps it was the rainy weather that finally arrived, after such a long, dry, blue-sky winter....
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Whitebait, marida (μαρίδα)
The best way to eat whitebait is by the seaside on a Greek island. In Greek, whitebait are called marida (μαρίδα). They are enjoyed after being dredged in flour and then fried in hot oil until just...
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In my kitchen August
In my kitchen this month is a lovely aqua picnic basket, filled with delicious treats sourced from around my local area. Although it is still winter, constant clear blue skies combined with a big warm...
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Hortopita (χορτόπιτα)
I have a confession to make. I've become addicted horta. As you may know, horta is a generic term for a variety of wild greens which grow in Greece and are used in mainly hot and cold salads....
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Union Square Greenmarket & Dill pickle, caper salad from Syros
The Union Square Greenmarket, is one of NYC's best food markets, open on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 8am until 6pm. We visited on a Friday and it was quite simply a visual feast. Madame...
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Chickpea Stew - Revithada (Ρεβυθάδα)
A little earlier this year, I posted a recipe for my mother in law's delicious Chickpea Soup, called Revithosoupa. After visiting my in laws this weekend, I suggested to Ma that I was keen to make...
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Chicken Youvarlakia with Avgolemono (κοτοπουλο γιουβαρλακια με αυγολεμονο)
There has been an outbreak of man flu in our house. The only way to contain the outbreak and bring a little warm cheer to the house (especially with the heavy relentless rain in Sydney this weekend)...
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