I meet amazing people on this island but the lady i@met at the coffee shop this morning is an original. With little outside contact she s led a life wildly different from ours
@goodlifegreece I bake “Food Cakes” using only 1 spoon of melted honey and a splash of vanilla as sweetener. This cake has apple, chopped dates and walnuts for flavour. As much as you want. Or as little. Beat about 150 gms butter then beat in yolks of 4 eggs. Separately whisk the 4 whites stiff. Add 1 cup@of oat flour and another cup of different flours. I used half almond and half bamboo flour. Add a teaspoon and a half baking powder. Mix and pour in melted honey. If you are sugar addicted add more than one spoon. Add vanilla keep gently turning then fold in the beaten egg white gently then into a normal heated oven ( 180) it ll be ready 30 to 35 mins. Firm in the middle.
It sounds boring, but you can really make delicious cakes using mashed bananas, vanilla essence, chopped soft fruit and lemon rind and have enough sweetness.
Ghida is one of a kind. She came from Lebanon via Dubai. She couldn’t afford a house when she visited Syros. But after getting a job in Dubai she came back and bought her lovely little home in Finikas. She is still painting her alter ego images of @my.fat.lady
@goodlifegreece the weather has shifted. The heat has gone out of the day. The water is still warm for swimming. And energy is back?
Happy for the rain after months of sun. And a chance to meet friends at Calmo Mare in Finikas and eat chicken and greens for lunch
@goodlifegreece we re still hands on. We came here as immigrants and built various businesses in Athens mostly. And Syros. And we came without capital. Slow growth through hard work and bank borrowing It’s possible
A normal day on our Greek island, alive with meeting and greeting, everyone has time to stop and talk. I start at Spiro s cafe and end up at Petrinos for lunch. Spot the only person using a phone user @untilsundayagency @chiara-aliotta-designer and @spiros_baras
Check out what The Guardian (2018) and The Guardian (2019) and The Telegraph have to say about The Good Life
ECO LIVING
Farm / Eco-Holidays in Greece
The sheltered bay of Poseidonia is perfect for growing olives, figs, grapes, oranges and vegetables. The Good Life offers you:
- Organic produce – Help yourself to the fruits, vegetables and fresh eggs from our sustainable garden
- Olive picking holidays – In late October, early November, join in our olive harvest and learn how to preserve and cook with olives
- Grape picking holidays – In early October we cut grapes and celebrate wine making. Book early.
The Good life is designed for;
- Families – young and old
- Groups – reunions, yoga, art, music
- Winter Escapes – the only greek Cycladic island open all year for eco holidays
- Water Sports – sailing, windsurfing and swimming
- Foodies & Wine Lovers – The Good Life will introduce you to new Greek wines and famous Syros restaurants
- Couples – wanting romantic greek island getaway
