by Maria Benardis | Aug 30, 2012 | Greekalicious
Did you know that the oldest Olive Tree is in Greece? It is in Ano Vouves, Chania, Crete. Olives and olive oil are extremely important in Greek culture and cuisine. To the Greeks, the olive tree is a symbol of knowledge, wisdom, abundance, peace, strength, beauty and...
by Maria Benardis | Jul 23, 2012 | Greekalicious
“I was given a choice: to remain in the Light and not return into the body – or to come back; to come back and become a Guide, to restore for people the knowledge which I perceived in the Purity of the Great Origin of Everything. I chose the second, because this...
by Maria Benardis | Jun 26, 2012 | Greekalicious
Giasas. Today I am sharing Mrs. Michaelides recipe of “endratha” and her personal story from my book “My #Greek Family Table”. She recently passed away. This dish is also called Fricasse”(Braised lamb with a delicious egg lemon sauce). She provided me and my family...
by Maria Benardis | Jun 6, 2012 | Greekalicious
Did you know that the word diet derives from the Greek “diaita”? Meaning way of life. Dietetics has existed since the days of Hippocrates. It was a form of preventative method which helped the ill obtain good health in life. In Ancient Greece a diet was about good...
by Maria Benardis | Feb 24, 2012 | Greekalicious
“Only food cooked with good energy and love can truly nourish and heal our bodies and souls.” – Maria Benardis “If you put love in your cooking you will give love to yourselves and others”- Maria Benardis When cooking it is important to be mindful and consciously...