by Maria Benardis | Aug 14, 2017 | Upcoming Events
HPW is hosting an event with Aussie award-winning chef and author, Maria Benardis of Greekalicious. Maria places an emphasis on food as medicine and will outline the ancient Greek framework to health, harmony and happiness. All those registered will also receive a...
by Maria Benardis | Mar 26, 2017 | Greekalicious
The mastic tree or masticha (“Mastiha”) in Greek, produces a creamy white resin, which is edible. It is a type of gum that grows in one place in the world — the island of Chios in Greece. Masticha has been harvested for at least 2,500 years since Greek Antiquity. My...
by Maria Benardis | Jan 31, 2015 | Greekalicious
©2015 Maria Benardis. All Rights Reserved By Maria Benardis I often get asked what essential ingredients I always have on hand to make Greek dishes that give the most delicious results. It’s pretty much a given that using Greek products will help you achieve the best...
by Maria Benardis | Apr 1, 2014 | Greekalicious
(An extract from the new book by Maria Benardis “Cooking & Eating Wisdom for Better Health – How the wisdom of ancient Greece can lead to longevity”. (Balboa press)) © 2013 Maria Benardis. All Rights Reserved. In Greek cookery onions and garlic form...
by Maria Benardis | Feb 26, 2014 | Greekalicious
(An extract from the new book “Cooking & Eating Wisdom for Better Health (Balboa press)) © 2013 Maria Benardis. All Rights Reserved. In ancient Greece lemons were used for culinary and non-culinary purposes. According to Greek mythology oranges and lemons were a...