Kiki R-s4 days ago3 min3 easy Greek words to learn before your next holiday (or meal at Caffi Kiki!) Philoxenia is a sacred part of Greek culture and having a few Greek words under your belt makes that welcome even warmer.
Kiki R-sApr 13 minMini Egg Baklava Greek Easter isn't for another month, so we're going British fusion for this week's recipe!
Kiki R-sMar 255 minThe Greek War of Independence in 5 minutes (and my Skordalia recipe)Today marks 200 years since the start of the Greek war of Independence so for this week's blog post I'll be sharing a little history lesson!
Kiki R-sMar 173 minGreek Lent and Lentil soup If you've read my last couple of blog posts you'll know that this week marks the start of Sarakosti or Lent in Greece. Fasting Greeks cut...
Kiki R-sMar 103 minTyrini: One of the cheesiest Greek traditions! (Baked and Fried Feta recipes) This week Greeks around the world will be eating even more feta than usual! Why not try baking or frying some at home?
Kiki R-sMar 43 minTsiknopempti: One of the tastiest Greek traditions (plus a special offer and a recipe!)I'm a bit late with the blog post this week. I was going to try and find something out about St.Davids day in Greece but it turns out...
Kiki R-sFeb 228 minMy Midweek Menu on BBC Radio Wales: Bekre Meze and Apple Baklava (with a side of impostor syndrome)As some of you may know, last week I was on Behnaz Akhgar's Midweek Menu segment, where I shared two of my favourite recipes live on the BBC
Kiki R-sFeb 153 min5 things you didn't know about Greek coffee cultureA slightly different post this week! This photo popped up on my phone 'memories' this weekend and had me yearning to be sitting in one of...
Kiki R-sFeb 82 min5 Easy Steps to Make the Perfect Tzatziki at HomeI don’t think I’ve ever been to a Greek restaurant without ordering a portion of tzatziki. As a starter with some meatballs or dolmades,...
Kiki R-sJan 313 min5 Tips For Making The BEST Greek Food at HomeNot another blog post scrambling to find the silver lining of yet another lockdown! I know. But food is one of the only escapes we have...
Kiki R-sJan 272 min5 Tips For An Authentic Greek SaladIf I could only eat one thing for the rest of my life, it would be a Greek salad. I mean a proper Greek salad. The kind you probably...
Kiki R-sDec 17, 20203 minHow do Greeks celebrate the festive season? This year might be the perfect time to try celebrating New Year like a Greek...
Kiki R-sDec 17, 20203 minChristmas updateWhat's on at Caffi Kiki this festive season? Well it's obviously not going to be the Christmas any of us hoped for, but I hope you'll join
Kiki R-sAug 7, 20202 minAugust UpdateJust a quick one to clear things up as there have been a few changes recently!
Kiki R-sJul 18, 20201 minWhy do drinkers love Bekre Meze?Bekre Meze is by far the most popular thing on my menu. While it’s not a particularly famous dish in Greece (I can’t ever remember seeing...
Kiki R-sJul 2, 20202 minWhat has Kleftiko got to do with Guerrilla warfare?With Kleftiko making an appearance on this week’s menu by popular demand, I thought it would be a good chance to explain a bit about the...
Kiki R-sJun 29, 20201 minJuly Takeaway from LakesideAnother month gone! While normality still seems like a long way away, I’m starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. And it...
Kiki R-sJun 17, 20201 minSouvlaki takeaway from lakesideIs there a better holiday memory than biting into a warm pita with the hot sun on your back? Strips of marinated meat that are both juicy...
Kiki R-sJun 2, 20201 minGreek takeaway from lakeside cafeFor logistical reasons I’ve decided to offer a takeaway service from Lakeside cafe for the time being. This is the menu for Friday 12th...
Kiki R-sMay 21, 20202 min5 top tips with ouzoI’m sure I’m not the only one with a dusty bottle of ouzo at the back of the drinks cabinet, and this far into lockdown things are...
