21, living and working in Isithebe, mom met a charming Greek man. Soon after they were married, she was whisked off from her family in KwaZulu-Natal to start life abroad in Athens. When arriving in Greece, she could barely cook let alone speak Greek! This posed a big problem as she was required to feed an indulged Greek husband as well as entertain regular large groups of visitors and friends - as Greeks are known for eating socially and in abundance. My mother quickly began searching for dummy-proof Greek recipes to fulfill her marital duties... 

Fortunately she met and befriended a local Greek lady who shared much of her knowledge and understanding of traditional Greek meals with her. She also shared some quick and easy recipes that are simple yet delicious and make use of typical Greek products such as strained yoghurt and soft feta.

As a result of my mother’s new discovery and love for Greek food, my three siblings and I grew up in a home appreciating the true and authentic flavours of Greece.

In 1995, my parents moved back to South Africa and began farming sugar cane and free-range eggs. After successfully running the farm and educating four children, they sold with the aim of retirement.

Unable to handle the pace of retired life, my father chose to move up to the Midlands and buy a small-holding and start a new adventure. My parents decided to follow their passion for the genuine Greek taste and built a cheesery which opened its doors in 2012