Celebrating Mothers Day in Greece
The tradition of celebrating mothers’ day, mothers, and motherhood can be traced back to the Ancient Greeks and Romans. They would hold events in honour of the mother goddesses Cybele and Rhea. So if you are putting together a Mother’s Day surprise for mom or your wife or for them both, definitely go for a […]
A Glass of Greek Red Wine a Day…
Kalimera as we would say in Greek, or better, Kali Kiriaki, which means Happy Sunday. Sunday is a day celebrated by all Greeks in and beyond the borders of the country. Whether it is an early walk to the beach, a visit to your local church, or perhaps a meeting with friends at a local […]
Fasolada – Greek White Bean Soup Recipe
What’s more homely and comforting than a good old healthy bowl of soup. But not just any soup! Greek bean soup is also known as fasolada is a healthy, simple, and extremely tasty meal that will keep you warmed up on a cold winter’s day. This Greek national dish has nourished generations and we have […]
Trachanas: Greek Comfort Food
Found in every home – Trachanas is a traditional Greek dish that will definitely warm you up this winter. This delicious, heartwarming soup is one of the oldest foods in the Eastern Mediterranean. What is Trahanas Trahanas is a tiny, pebble-shaped product that varies greatly all over Greece. It is a type of pasta that […]
Greek Xmas with Melomakarona!
If you have not tried Melomakarona yet, now is most definitely the time! Not only because it is Xmas, the best period for them but also because we are now also able to offer them directly from our E-Shop! Along with the kourabies it is a traditional dessert prepared primarily during the Christmas holiday season. […]
How to make Dolmadakia
Dolmades are a little bite of heaven, traditionally made throughout the Mediterranean and a staple on Greek tables when it comes to meze, throughout the year. They make a great vegetarian appetizer as they are made from tender vine leaves wrapped into little rolls and stuffed with rice and fresh herbs. The Greek dolmades are […]
Terkenlis now available!
It is with great honour that we are able to announce our partnership with Terkenlis and the subsequent addition of their delicious products to our online shop at www.thegreekdeli.com! The Greek Deli has achieved an official partnership with Terkenlis, to import and distribute fresh seasonal produce throughout the year. Terkenlis was established and is still […]
Honey, the secret of Greek Gods (Part 2)
(continued)… Our Greek Honey sourced by the Εργαστηρι Μελιου! ERGASTIRI MELIOU, AFOI D. & L. KEKKOU & SIA O.E. was founded in 2003 by the Kekkos family with the purpose of bringing attention to the unique characteristics of greek honey and promoting its use as part of a daily well-balanced diet. Working hard and methodically […]
Honey, the secret of Greek Gods (Part 1)
Greek Honey is second to none. It has a distinctive, sensational aroma, a rich taste, and a long stay after taste highly rated by experts and honey connoisseurs worldwide. Honey has many nicknames and arguable so. “Gods’ Breakfast”, “Liquid Gold” and “Nature’s Pharmacy” are just some of those as … honey has been and is, […]
3 Beaches in Greece, you must visit!
It has been a somewhat, unprecedented spring and summer so far for all of us, in the UK and worldwide. Nonetheless, as traveling restrictions are slowly easing globally (with the necessary precautions in place), plenty of you will be planning a quick holiday to your beloved Greece. As such, we thought we’d compile a small […]
Mythos Beer, a “Legend” of its own!
As summer is finally here, especially in Greece, we are certain you will have all given Mythos beer a try, on one of your trips to Greece. If not, you are definitely missing out. Mythos beer is an exceptional Greek beer with an authentic, impressive, and unique taste and personality. Encompassing a lot of the […]
Pastichio, from the Greek Deli!
You might think this is not the meal to be having, on a hot, sunny day in Greece. Well, you guessed wrong! Greeks, love Pastitsio all year round and it is a common dish, made for guests, family, or when expecting friends around. Pastitsio is a cheesy and creamy, pasta bake dish originally Italian and […]