Category Archives: Freelance Writer

Celebrating Easter the Orthodox Way

The meaningful celebration of an Orthodox Easter

From time to time I am approached and invited to be a guest contributor to Vanilla Magazine in Melbourne. It’s an opportunity I thoroughly enjoy as I get to share with readers my experiences on various topics, be it my beautiful home city of Adelaide, the tradition of the dowry, or the celebration of an Orthodox Easter.

You can find my article on celebrating Easter the Orthodox way in the Autumn issue of Vanilla Magazine, on pages 12 and 13.

Vanilla Magazine do a wonderful job of showcasing some amazing talent, sharing interviews with people who ‘are doing if for themselves’, and opening up a world of inspiration and dedication. I think you’ll love this magazine as much as I do!

You can find all that you need to know about how to celebrate Easter the Orthodox Way in my book Greek Life, available from my stockists here in Australia, as an eBook from the links on my website, or as a soft cover at Amazon.

GL xx

Almond Milk deliciousness

Almond Milk Deliciousness

I’ve been busy in the kitchen and decided to make almond milk. Some time ago, my friend AJ had explained to me just how simple it was.

Creative in the kitchen, homemade Almond Milk

Almond Milk Deliciiousness

It was on my list of things to try out and so on Sunday afternoon whilst waiting for my daughter to fly back from Europe, I did just that.

The result was a delicate and delicious homemade almond milk that tasted like it had come from heaven.

It’s lovely unsweetened (suits my taste buds), but of course if you like a little sweetness, then add as much sugar as you like. Pure vanilla essence, or a dash of ground cinnamon can be added too, making it just that little more exotic!

Here is the recipe:

In a glass bowl add 1/2 cup almonds (skins on), 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 cup of boiling water.

Leave for 10 minutes to soften.

Remove skins from almonds, place in a sieve and rinse thoroughly.

Place the blanched almonds in a blender with 2 cups of fresh cold water, and blend until the almonds have been ground up.

Drain the mixture through a sieve that has been lined with muslin.

The result is silky almond milk that is perfectly divine.

I placed the ground almond pieces from the cloth into a bowl, added 1/4 cup soaked raisins, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Mix through gently and serve as a side sprinkling of deliciousness with the almond milk.

The Beautiful City of Adelaide

Guest Contributor for Vanilla Magazine

Adelaide - A vibrant cultural city with an amazing lifestlye! By Eugenia Pantahos

My Adelaide by Eugenia Pantahos

The Winter 2016 edition of Vanilla Magazine is out now, and I’ve had the pleasure of being a guest contributor by writing an article about my home city of Adelaide.

You’ll find my personal favorite places to visit together with valuable ‘inside information’ on making the most of your visit to our beautiful city.

Be inspired by the classic architecture, tempt your taste buds at some of the best eateries, whet your palate with sumptuous wines, immerse yourself in the amazing events and festivals, and soak up the wonderful Mediterranean climate that Adelaide is so well know for. Take a dip at our amazing beaches, soak up the sun, meander your way through the city or over the rolling vineyards. You’ll feel refreshed, renewed, and revitalised. Read the full article from pages 100-103 by opening the link below.

I do hope that you enjoy what I’ve put together!

Article by Eugenia Pantahos – Vanilla Magazine Issue 19