Morocco Retreats

Morocco Retreats

I wonder why it took me years to remember how much I loved Morocco when I first visited in 1981 with my husband and mum.   I guess,  needing and wanting…
Saga Holidays – Crete Retreat

Saga Holidays – Crete Retreat

Another very successful retreat led for Saga Holidays came to an end in October.  Guests were based in a hotel by the sea at the Hersonissos resort and we used…
Great British Food Awards gold for Yiayia Gin

Great British Food Awards gold for Yiayia Gin

Shed One Gin and I were thrilled to receive news that Yiayia Gin received gold in these prestigious national awards. Head judge,  Michelin-starred and Great British Menu Champion of Champions,…
Great Taste Star for Irini’s Greek Spice Paste

Great Taste Star for Irini’s Greek Spice Paste

Being a judge of these prestigious awards made my winning a star even more special!  I designed a spice paste to be used in two of my menus with recipe…
Collaboration with Iberostar Hotels

Collaboration with Iberostar Hotels

I was approached by this family owned hotel chain who manage two hotels in Crete to collaborate in celebration of the relaunch of Iberostar Selection Creta Marine after its refurbishment…
Velani Hotel Retreat

Velani Hotel Retreat

A great group of guests and I enjoyed spending time in this country hotel on the foothills of the Lassithi mountains enjoying a range of activities including cooking, wine tasting,…
Hare & Hounds Olive Oil Event

Hare & Hounds Olive Oil Event

I was thrilled to be invited to one of my favourite local pubs to hold an evening of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and that the event was sold out.  A…
20 Years of MasterChef

20 Years of MasterChef

A wonderful event marking 20 years of the current format of MasterChefUK was held in the stunning space of Fishmongers Hall.  Most of the winners, finalists, critics and visiting chefs…
MasterChef World Collaboration

MasterChef World Collaboration

I felt really honoured to be the first European chef to be approached by MasterChef.com to record a number of recipes and I was happy to do that in Brussels. …
Mediterranean Aperitivo

Mediterranean Aperitivo

This was the second time that I was invited to help organise an event featuring Vermouth Di Torino, Pecorino Cheese, Amalfi Lemons and Kalamata Olives.   The event took place at…
Good Housekeeping Magazine Christmas Fair

Good Housekeeping Magazine Christmas Fair

This was not the first time that I collaborated with Greek importer Odysea.  But it was a lovely occasion and my demo of a number of canapes for the festive…
Greek National Tourism Awards Evening

Greek National Tourism Awards Evening

I was honoured to be invited to cook for this prestigious event at Six Park Place. The UK public were invited to vote for their favourite Greek destinations and I…