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My interview with the amazing Peter Goers

Learn the story behind Greek Life

Today on my blog I’m sharing my interview with the amazing Peter Goers from Radio ABC891 Adelaide. Learn more about my book Greek Life, why I wrote it, and what sets it apart from every other Greek cookbook.

You see its more than a cook book, it’s an anthology of Greek customs and traditions, including those around cultural events like New Years, Easter and Christmas, and weddings, baptisms and honouring our loved ones. You’ll learn the reason why Greeks celebrate life the way the do!

Greek Life is presented beautifully with amazing photography, family recipes including vegan and vegetarian (perfect for times of Lent), thought provoking philosophy and the story of family, and is available as an eBook for those who love to take their reading and recipes with them!

Join in the celebration that is Greek Life…Opa!

Enjoy!

GL xox

Be in the know about Greek Wedding Traditions

BE IN THE KNOW ABOUT GREEK WEDDING TRADITIONS

Are you planning your Greek wedding, or perhaps you have been given the honour of becoming a Best Man or Matron of Honour.

Then look no further than my book Greek Life that will give you all the information you need!

What you need to know NOW about Greek Weddings

Greek Life – the perfect book to learn about Greek Weddings

Inside you will find the tradition of the Bridal Bread, dressing the Bridal Bed (yes that’s right, rose petals, rice, sugared almonds, gold and silver coins, and few notes too) the responsibility of becoming a koumbaro / koumbara (best man / matron of honour), and why a Greek wedding is steeped in so much symbolism. Your special day will mean so much more when you have the answers to the questions of: What does the Common Cup really mean? What is the meaning behind the crowns?

Greek Life is the perfect book to learn about Greek Weddings and Traditions, and so much more including how to celebrate New Year’s, Easter, Christmas, weddings, births, baptism and farwelling our loved ones.

Greek Life comes complete with beautiful full colour photos (just to add some inspiration), amazing family recipes (yep, they are authentic), and a little philosophy (that’s right…some mind food). Greek Life is the book to have for life!

Visit my website to see the full list of stockists. It’s selling quickly, so best to call and get the bookshop to reserve your copy behind the counter.

If you can’t get your hands on Greek Life in store, then not to worry. Just head to my website where you will find links to purchase the eBook suitable for your electronic device. That means you’ll have Greek Life wherever you are.

You’ll love it, and you too will be ‘in the know’ and learn how to have your own dream Greek Wedding!

GL x

International Women’s Day Speech

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY SPEECH BY EUGENIA PANTAHOS

As you know by know I was thrilled and honoured to have been invited to be one of 3 speakers discussing the important issue at the International Women’s Day Women’s Day event organised last Tuesday evening by the Greek Orthodox Community of SA.

Eugenia Pantahos - International Women's Day 2016

Eugenia Pantahos speaking for International Women’s Day 2016

If you would like to hear an excerpt from my speech then copy the link below into your favourite browser, fast forward to 10.00 minutes. The interview finishes at 14.46 minutes.

I was happy to share my views and to help the work towards elevating women in society as a whole.

youtube.com/watch?v=AVdTsM39rUs

The full speech can be viewed here 8 March 2016 International Women’s Day Speech

GL x

Interview with Ali Clarke on ABC891

INTERVIEW WITH ALI CLARKE ON ABC 891 ADELAIDE

I had the absolute pleasure of being interviewed live in the studio on ABC 891 Adelaide Radio with the lovely Ali Clarke on the morning program explaining the traditions around Greek Easter, the story of how I came about to write Greek Life and more.

For those who are interested here’s the interview…..:)

GL x

VANILLA CAKE VEGAN

You’ll love this easy to make Lenten / Vegan Vanilla Cake that’s a special treat for fasting, just takes a few minutes to mix up and around half an hour to bake in the oven. The result is a fluffy and aromatic cake….and you wouldn’t know that it’s Vegan!

Step 1: Preheat oven to 180 degrees.

Step 2: Mix the dry ingredients into a bowl.

1 3/4 cups Self Raising Flour, sifted

1/2 tsp Salt

3/4 cup Caster Sugar

Step 3: Mix the wet ingredients into separate small bowl.

1 cup Oat Milk (or other non-dairy)

2 tsp Pure Vanilla Essence

1/3 cup Light Tasting Olive Oil (or Sunflower Oil)

1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar

Step 4: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, and mix well.

Step 5: Grease a 10″ round cake tin and grease with olive oil spray or sunflower oil, and line with baking paper.

Step 6: Bake at 180 degrees (350 F) for approximately 30-40 minutes. Test with a skewer.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

Dust with sifted icing sugar before serving.

This cake keeps well, and is perfect for sharing with friends either over a glass of sparkling wine, or your favourite tea or coffee, a bowl of fresh berries, or perhaps a dollop of blackberry jam. I had some fun using freshly picked flowers from my garden to add a splash of colour!

Enjoy!

Eugenia x

An interview with SBS Sydney

INTERVIEW WITH SBS SYDNEY

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Stergos Kastelloriou on 18 February 2016 to discuss the story behind my book Greek Life. Here is a link to the interview….oh and by the way, it’s in Greek!

Thank you Stergos for this wonderful opportunity 🙂

Beginning with the story of family and migration, Eugenia Pantahos brings together meaningful Greek traditions and delicious, authentic family recipes that represent the food and lifestyle choice known as the Mediterranean diet.Stergos Kastelloriou reports.

By Stergos Kastelloriou

Published on18 February 2016

File size 2 MB

Duration 4 min 20 sec

Christmas with Culture

CHRISTMAS WITH CULTURE

I’m so proud to have 4 generations of my family and my book Greek Life (family, culture, food) featured in the iconic December/January holiday edition of SA Life Magazine. This gorgeous stylised photo was sent to me from The Stylist Loves. Isn’t it just amazing?

The pièce de résistance at our Christmas table is the Avgolemono Soup. Although we celebrate Christmas in Summer, our family traditions has always meant that we start our lunch with this thick and creamy egg and lemon soup prepared with a combination of chicken and turkey stock. Hosting Christmas is always a large event for our family as we share our Christmas table(s) with anywhere between 35 and 50+ people! A true ‘act of love’!

Be sure to get your copies of Greek Life as a gift for yourself and your loved ones. This unique and timeless cultural Greek cookbook is a true celebration of the Greek way of life, the Mediterranean Lifestyle, meaningfulness and connectedness, and supported by thought provoking philosophy and beautiful full colour photography.

See stockists at greeklifestyle.com.au If you don’t have stockist nearby then order at my online shop. For the month of December I’m surprising my online customers with a small gift from me!

GL xox

Homemade Myzithra Cheese

HOMEMADE MTZITHRA CHEESE

Those who know me well, also know that I love learning about food, and experimenting and expanding my knowledge about food and in particular the food of Greece. With this in mind, i tried my hand at making fresh Myzithra cheese. Sometime ago my friend AJ explained just how easy it was, and since then I’ve entertained the thought a number of times. Last week I attended a business dinner where 3 amazing cheesemakers shared their stories. You can imagine that this was the inspiration to put desire into action and give it a go. It’s so simple, and delicious, and as promised here is the recipe!

1 Litre of full cream milk, heat nearly to the boil in a stainless steel pot (essential) – Remove from element – Add 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice – Stir gently – Set aside for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, line a suitably sized sieve with muslin or cheesecloth and place over a deep pot or bowl – Gently pour the milk (which should begin to look curdled) into the sieve – Allow to drain for 1-2 hours – When cooled either place in the fridge to further ‘set’ the cheese or using a spatula put the Myzithra into a bowl and place in the fridge for future use.

I enjoyed mine two ways. Firstly, on grainy toast, topped with vine ripened tomatoes, sprinkled with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, and hand-rubbed rigani. Secondly, on grainy toast, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with ground cinnamon. A perfect way to start the day!

Enjoy!

GL x

Meet the Author – Eugenia Pantahos

MEET THE AUTHOR

Come along to the Hamra Library at the City of West Torrens to join me in conversation about my book Greek Life and to hear the story behind the story.