On this episode of "The Sweet Life," we served pistachios from Aegina, crispy chickpea fritters with almond and garlic from Nisyros, slow-cooked chicken from Ithaca, pretzels, and a fine selection of German and Greek beers.In the studio, we welcomed Karolina Doriti, who has been cooking professionally...
In the first part of the program, we travel to enchanting Cairo and meet chef Dimitris Koutsonikolas, known in the land of the Nile as the “ambassador of Greek cuisine.” He introduces us to Egyptian gastronomy, guides us through the streets of Cairo, and takes us into the kitchen of the Egyptian Gre...
We sample skaltsotseta, sartsa, meatballs, and lamb fricassée with boiled wild greens, along with shrimp giouvetsi. The first three dishes take us to the “Flower of the Levant” — Zakynthos — while the last two lead us all the way to… Helsinki. All this in the show's final episode for August.
Guest in the stu...
Kostas Spiliadis, one of the most emblematic ambassadors of Greek gastronomy and culture worldwide, was the first guest on the program "The Sweet Life" on Friday, 8 August. He spoke about his acquaintance with Mikis Theodorakis, his initiative to include Theodorakis’ symphonic works in two landmark c...
Kostas Spiliadis, one of the most emblematic ambassadors of Greek gastronomy and culture worldwide, was the first guest on “The Sweet Life” on Friday, 8 August. He spoke about his acquaintance with Mikis Theodorakis, his initiative to include Theodorakis’ symphonic works in two landmark concerts in Mo...
On Friday, 8 August at 17:00 (Athens time), the radio show "The Sweet Life" on Voice of Greece – ERT hosts one of the most iconic ambassadors of Greek gastronomy and culture worldwide.
Costas Spiliadis is contributing this year to the Montreal Symphony Orchestra’s tribute to Mikis Theodorakis, com...
On Friday, 1 August, "The Sweet Life" flowed in a distinctly wine-driven rhythm. The spotlight was on Greek wine in all its dimensions, with special guest Yiannis Karakasis, Master of Wine—one of the foremost experts in the field. The conversation delved into the growing global presence of Greek vineyards, t...
On this episode of "The Sweet Life" we dedicated the show to an island deeply affected by wildfires: Cyprus.We spoke with winemakers from fire-stricken areas, including Markos Zambartas of Zambartas Winery in Agios Amvrosios—a village hit hard by the flames—and Minas Mina from Kyperounda Winery. The...
In the studio, chef Giorgos Antonellos took us on a flavorful journey to Kefalonia through recipes, traditions, and local stories. From lagoto to the secrets behind the village-style meat pie, he explored how a modern approach to gastronomy can act as a cultural vehicle and open new paths toward the...
In the studio, agronomist Chrysoula Christia — member of the organizing committee of the “Oinoxeneia of Aigialeia” Festival — joins us to talk about this unique event and the remarkable destination that is Aigialeia.
Yiannis Karvelas, agri-food business consultant, introduces us to the past and fut...
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...
This episode of “The Sweet Life” welcomes to the studio chef and author Michalis Damianos. Together, we leaf through his books “The History of Culinary Art,” “I Want to Be a Chef,” and his latest, “Cooking at Sea.” He shares stories from kitchens across Greece, abroad, and on board ships.
Also joining us is S...
Summer festivals that connect history and gastronomy with the unique character of a place give us the perfect reason to travel through The Sweet Life.
The 4th Wine Festival of Thebes is taking place at the city’s Archaeological Museum, and Vasianna Papadopoulou shares details about the events o...
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
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