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OUR COOKING

... is a journey around Mediterranean memories and tastes.

Every morning at breakfast we surprise you with dishes coming from the past: lovingly selected and prepared products are offered in ways suitable to mansions in Alexandria, Corfu or Istanbul.

After coming back from your day-time outings and being cooled off by a fresh, mint-flavoured lemonade, you are introduced to the art of lazily savouring a Greek coffee.

Evenings call for glasses of our favourite wines, or ouzo and raki, brought with a bite or two of small pre-dinner offerings, known as "mezé" (a word borrowed from Persia).

Just a few olives, some cheese and rusks were presented by houseladies to be slowly enjoyed with strong alcoholic drinks and long conversations, before families had their dinner.

Memories were retrieved, friendships strengthened, jokes told and marriages arranged over a glass of ouzo or wine.

Ask Angela about ingredients and recipes of what would be served for dinner in a Greek home. 

She will happily give you tips passed down to her by her father and grandfather.

Master confectioners from Asia Minor, expatriated by History's quirks more than once, they exchanged trade sectrets with people in three continents.

When back home, try some of the ideas and recipes found below and enjoy as much as we do.

For your days with us, let us know your food preferences and diet requirements. 

We will be happy to prepare your breakfasts accordingly and do our best to take care of you in a healthy and tasty way.

 
 
 
Kókkini Porta Rossa & Food

HIBISCUS TEA

   Ingredients

  1.   1,5 lt boiling water
  2.   1 cup hibiscus tea
  3.   7 tablespoons of sugar...
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LEMON CORDIAL

Ingredients

  1.  2 cups sugar
  2.  1½ cups water
  3.  2 cups fresh lemon juice, strained...
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ANGELA'S STRAWBERRY JAM

Ingredients

  1. 1kg fresh, unbruised strawberries
  2. 800gr castor* sugar
  3. ¼ cup freshly squeezed, strained lemon juice  ...
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APRICOT JAM

Ingredients

  1.  1 kg ripe apricots
  2.  800gr castor sugar
  3.  ¼ cup lemon juice...
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