All the stories
Beauty, style, food, culture and everything in between, for the modern Greek girl.
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The summer skin rules our yiayias knew before SPF had a marketing budget
Olive oil, yogurt, chamomile and shade by two o’clock. The old habits that still earn a place in your routine, and the one thing…
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What Greek Mothers & Yiayias Tell You to Do When You’re on Your Period
From socks and χαμομήλι to the sacred θερμοφόρα, these are the funny, comforting and occasionally questionable period remedies Greek mothers and yiayias pass down.
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Koumbara energy: how to survive being the best friend at a Greek wedding
You said yes. Now you’re in charge of the stefana, the bride’s nerves and at least one aunt. A survival guide.
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Laval, Astoria, Melbourne: what “going home” means to diaspora girls
Too Greek for school, too Canadian for the village. On belonging to two places at once.
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Your frappé order, decoded: what “glykó me gála” says about you
Skétos, métrios or glykós, with or without milk. Your frappé order is a personality test.
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Spanakopita, with actual measurements
Yiayia said “enough spinach.” We measured it. A classic spinach and feta pie, written down at last.
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Why every Greek girl owns a mati bracelet she didn’t buy
The evil eye is the most gifted accessory in Greek culture. On charms, gold and the jewellery that carries a story.
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Name day > birthday: a beginner’s guide to the giortí
Why your whole family calls on the day of your saint, and the dates every Greek girl should know.
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The group chat, translated: 12 Greek words that say everything
Έλα, άντε, σιγά. The tiny Greek words that do all the emotional heavy lifting.