by Maria Benardis | Oct 25, 2010 | Greekalicious
Whilst in Terra Madre I met a remarkable woman from India , Kudarti Mitra Pravasan Kendra. I attended the Indian regional meeting and she gave a presentation on the organisation she works with called SEWA. The organisation is a network that assists women to find...
by Maria Benardis | Oct 25, 2010 | Greekalicious
I was privileged to be invited to attend Terra Madre 2010 (www.terramadre.org) . The event was held October 21-25, 2010. More than 5,000 people attended from countries covering the world. The gathering brought together food communities, cooks, academics, youths,...
by Maria Benardis | Oct 15, 2010 | Greekalicious
“Food for Thought – it starts with the Ingredients, Honesty, Ethics and Global Respect.”Maria Benardis I recently wrote to Senator Nick Xenephon about the misleading and deceptive labeling that we have here in Australia. It becomes a serious health issue in some...
by Maria Benardis | Oct 12, 2010 | Greekalicious
In the Greek Orthodox faith we have a Saint called Saint Fanourios. There is a traditional cake/pie that is dedicated to him. This sweet cake is usually made once a year, on the eve of Saint Fanourios’ name day, every 27 August. It is brought to the church of Saint...
by Maria Benardis | Oct 12, 2010 | Greekalicious
I wanted to thank everyone who sent me emails and letters to share with me their hear felt gratitude for my book “My Greek Family Table”. I feel touched that I have inspired so many of you to follow your dream and to get back into the kitchen and cook. Taking the big...
