MY story
Niko found himself in the curious chaos of early 2020 right at the dawn of the pandemic, when the world as we know it paused, and life turned into a strange blend of banana bread and digital video calls. With isolation came unemployment, and with unemployment came... well, a lot of time to think. Naturally, Niko turned his gaze toward creativity as a lifeline, a way to communicate, express, and maybe avoid talking to his houseplants too much.
Being stuck indoors during a global pandemic isn't ideal, but Niko saw an opportunity. Why not brush up on his cooking skills and finally tackle some of those home-based photo projects that had been sitting in the dusty corners of his to-do list? See, Niko had always wanted to start a food blog; not just as a way to tidy up the digital jungle of his photo and recipe files, but also to share the dishes he loves to make for family, friends, and anyone who shares his appetite for good food. Growing up with Greek roots, food was never just sustenance; it was culture, connection, and a great excuse to use olive oil liberally!
Now, many claim starting a blog these days is easy: just a few clicks to an AI agent to bear the heavy lifting and voilà! But for Niko, it felt like trying to summit Everest in flip-flops. Time and space were always in short supply. Living in a bustling megacity, working full-time, and raising a small child tends to rearrange one's priorities. Usually by shoving them under a pile of laundry.
But then came a divine intervention: the pandemic. Suddenly, there was time. Lots of it. And Niko, newly unemployed, found himself with a toddler at home. Full-time.
Even as a full-time dad, Niko believes there’s always a way to carve out a moment for culinary experimentation, to rework old recipes, explore new ones, snap some tasty photos, or even do some light therapeutic plant whispering. In his way, he was searching for that sweet spot the Japanese call 'Ikigai' - a reason for being.
This blog is his little online haven for sharing good food, swapping ideas, and connecting with the like-minded who know there’s no such thing as too much olive oil!
The Blog
I’m a Greek expat living in London, and I take food very seriously. Especially Mediterranean. Whether a humble street food sizzling on a cart or a posh plate of high-concept fine dining, I’m equally fascinated (and often equally hungry). Over the years, I’ve developed what I like to call “food anxiety,” which includes symptoms like getting hungry just watching someone chop onions, caught in a nostalgic food spiral by the smell of a childhood memory, getting twitchy if I don’t photograph a beautiful dish, or completely zoning out while reading a cookbook or restaurant review.
This blog is my space to channel all that food-fuelled energy. Here, you’ll find recipes inspired by my Greek heritage. It is scientifically proven that the Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest in the world, and some of the most flavoursome dishes you know come from this region. Think about extra virgin olive oil, sun-kissed medicinal herbs, delicious seafood and the use of some earthy, mild spices; this is the essence of Mediterranean cuisine, from East Mediterranean to Middle East, to Maghreb and Iberia. My recipes come mixed with flavours from my travels and the ever-growing pile of cookbooks I frantically collect. Sometimes I wander off the path of healthy eating avocado and quinoa, searching for flaky pastry or golden fried goodness. Well, it happens.
I love creating and adapting recipes using seasonal ingredients and unexpected finds from local markets or faraway places. Every post is crafted with care: working on techniques, capturing flavour, and telling the story behind the dish. And yes, I take the photos myself, usually after moving the same fork six times and waiting for the perfect natural light.
From time to time, I also share travel stories, especially those involving our little kiddo. There’s a special kind of joy (and chaos) in discovering food and fun as a family, and I like to share tips on how we keep everyone well-fed and entertained wherever we go.
All the photography and setups are homemade, just like the food. Every dish has a story, and every photo is a moment I wanted to remember (and hopefully one you’ll enjoy too). If you like what you see and fancy a collaboration, just hit the button below. Or just subscribe to my newsletter to get tasty updates, fresh recipes, and the occasional travel adventure, straight from my kitchen to your inbox.