Born and raised in the Sydney suburb of Bondi Junction to Kytherian Greek immigrants, my memories of living at home were of both my parents working at Grace Brothers Bondi Junction, and my mother working second and third jobs to give her three children whatever they needed to succeed in life. Until we were old […]
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My Greek Odyssey is broadcast in various regions around the world, from Australia to Russia, online and in-flight! While we are unable to provide broadcast schedules for the different networks that have licensed the show, we can let you know who has it, so that you can keep an eye on your local TV guide […]
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Basically, these are wheat rusks that are made across Greece. In Kythera they use olive oil, giving a unique flavour. Featured in Series 5 Episode 11. Ingredients 1kg Hard flour (for bread and pies) 2 Sachets yeast 2 Teaspoon sugar 2 Teaspoon salt 400ml Water 200ml Olive oil Method Mix all the ingredients and knead […]
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Any eggplant lovers out there? Melitzanosalata is a classic Greek appetizer made with roasted, smoky eggplants. It is served aside pita bread, toasted bread, or as part of an array of meze. We’ve all seen it on the restaurant menus, now it’s time to make it! As seen in Series 5 Episode 8. Ingredients 5 Large […]
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This is a signature dessert for Greeks and it is so easy and quick to make, with simple ingredients that everyone has at home. It’s light and full of flavor. Try it and you’ll love it! Featured in Series 5 Episode 13. Ingredients 1 Litre water 1 Litre milk 150-200g Sugar (depending how sweet we […]
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One of the first things people mention when reflecting on their travels is the food they ate. If you visit a city or country and the cuisine is terrible it quite literally leaves a bad taste in your mouth and for many people it makes them question whether they would visit there again. When you […]
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This classic Greek sweet, made using oranges and filo pastry as major ingredients, is a favourite for not only me, but the crew of Mia Zoi as well. After we recently broadcast an episode that featured the making of Portokalopita we were inundated with request for the recipe. So here it is, straight from Captain Ioannis and […]
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