The Sweet Life

Haris Charalambidis from Gastronomy Essentials introduces us to “Le Grand Livre de la Mer”, the iconic French culinary edition by Alain Ducasse Editions — now available in Greek and distributed in Greece and Cyprus. This monumental work, known as the “Bible of Seafood,” is a cornerstone of French ga...

Guests of the day: – The “sushi chef”, Eirini Kalountzoglou, joins us in the studio to share the secrets of sushi and introduce us to the art of Japanese cuisine. – Diamantis Pierrakos, speaking from Virginia, USA, explains how an olive oil from Laconia rose to global fame, winning 622 quality...

Joining us is Stelios Boutaris, who is taking the helm of the Greek Wine Federation. He shares with us the challenges, goals, and future prospects of the Greek wine sector. Also in the studio is nutritionist Evangelos Zoumpaneas, with his newly released book “Nutrition for Young Champions”, offering ins...

Guests on the show include: – Konstantinos Leontarakis, President of the Federation of Beekeeping Associations of Greece, who will join us on the occasion of World Bee Day (May 20) to share insights about these incredible creatures—the bees—that are essential to our survival, as well as the healt...

In the studio with us: nutritionist Vasilis Katsilas, presenting his new book that urges us to stop dieting, and Anthea Kotsi, who will talk about the 7th Lemnos Philema Festival of Gastronomy & Wine, this year focusing on sustainable tourism and its connection to gastronomy, as well as the 4th...

An episode filled with flavors from Tinos, Naxos and Palestine. Joining us in the studio, chef Antonis Psaltis guides us through the rich and authentic culinary traditions of Tinos. We also welcome Dimitris Kapounis, president of the Union of Agricultural Cooperatives of Naxos, to discuss the recent journey of Naxos graviera cheese to Italy.From Palestine, Marei El Sayet introduces us to the flavors of her homeland, inspired by the “Buffet of Love” event organized in Athens by the Palestinian Community in Greece to celebrate Mother’s Day.And finally, Stavros Papadopoulos, Development Senior Manager at New Agriculture, New Generation, shares insights ... Read more

On the show, we welcomed Sotiris Bollis, who introduced us to a fresh experience of Greek gastronomy and culture through Plato’s Plate. Maria Chamilaki shared insights from a recent study by the Hellas Veg Association of Greek Vegetarians, exploring Greek attitudes toward plant-based diets. Also j...

Artichokes, pickles, kimchi, and flavors from Thasos complete the menu!Our guests: - Award-winning chef Yiannis Marinopoulos sets the table for listeners with traditional tastes from Thasos, elevated through modern culinary techniques. - Michalis Xanthakis from Tinos introduces us to the queen...

In this pre-Holy Week episode of “The Sweet Life”, we explore the tradition of fasting and highlight Lenten dishes from various regions of Greece. With us: – Nutritionist and dietitian Panagiota Karakasidou explains the health benefits of fasting and offers advice for safely transitioning back to me...

Joining us is Giorgos Evgeniadis with his book “Simple and Different – Recipes Without Animal Products in a Different Light”, created in a way that reflects the thinking of his students—young people with disabilities and special educational needs. Giannis Vogiatzis, president of the Greek Wine Fe...

Σήμερα καλεσμένοι : -Ο Γιώργος Δάρλας, για τις νέες ρετσίνες -Ο Γρηγόρης Μιχαήλος, Wine expert -Ο Μιχάλης Κοσμίδης, Χαλβαδοποιός -Ο Μιχάλης Δούκας, για το αρχαιοελληνικό οξύμελι Στα μικρόφωνα ο Νίκος Ιωαννίδης και η Νατάσα Βησσαρίωνος. Κάθε Παρασκευή, στις 5 το απόγευμα, η εκπομπή «Γλυκιά...

Σήμερα στο στούντιο μαζί μας ο πιστοποιημένος Εκπαιδευτής Barista και Συγγραφέας Παναγιώτης Νίκας, λίγο πριν την παρουσίαση του τελευταίου βιβλίου του για το αγαπημένο ρόφημα παγκόσμια, με τίτλο "Καφές, όπως τον θες". Στο στούντιο και ο Παναγιώτης Σωτηρίου από το Μεσολόγγι για μια ενδιαφέρουσα κουβέ...

Ελαιόλαδο και κρασί πρωταγωνιστούν σήμερα στη "γλυκιά ζωή". Κοντά μας στο στούντιο είναι ο Senior Lecturer in Wines & Marketing, Γιάννης Κουλελής που από το 1988 έως και σήμερα, δραστηριοποιείται στον Ελληνικό αμπελοοινικό τομέα, ο Αντώνης Τιρπιντήρης, από ένα βιότοπο με χιλιάδες ελιές στο Σίγρι της Λέσβου και ο Αλέξανδ...

Tonight, it’s all about honey and bees — their remarkable benefits, the challenges faced by beekeepers, and a flavorful journey to Evros, through its rich culinary traditions and exceptional local products. – In the studio: beekeeper Nikos Bartzis, board member of the Attica Beekeepers Association, talks...

Even if half the show’s team doesn’t quite believe in the celebration… this episode of “The Sweet Life” leans into the flavors of love with playful charm and plenty of chocolate. – Zoi Papafotiou, food journalist, gives us a tour through Valentine’s-inspired dining in Greece.– Panagiotis Fentouris, a th...

On this episode: Winemaker and oenologist Marialena Tsimpidi takes us on a journey to Monemvasia and introduces us to the unique Kydonitsa grape variety. Professor, Chemist, Winemaker, and Distiller Thanos Karathanos joins us in the studio to unveil the secrets of Thessalian spirits. Haris...

Flavors, sounds, and stories from Florina and Amyntaio, along with the first craft beer made by women in Greece, complete the gastronomic two-hour segment of "The Sweet Life" on Friday, January 10th. Chef Iliana Kontosorou narrates the gastronomic tradition of Amyntaio in Florina. Wine expert...

On this episode of "The Sweet Life", four individuals who followed the "Overeaters Anonymous Greece" program share their experiences and how they managed to stop compulsive eating. Additionally, we welcome award-winning sommelier Aris Sklavenitis to the studio, while oenologist and journalist Maria...