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What if your getaway didn’t just help you unwind but inspired a lifestyle for longevity? At Nefeli Nine retreats, we integrate Blue Zone principles—natural movement, plant-based meals, mindfulness, and community—to offer more than a vacation: it’s a reset for body and mind. Inspired by Dan Buettner’s research on longevity, we guide you through experiences rooted in health and purpose. From yoga and siestas to shared meals and local wine, your week with us is a blueprint for l

If you’re looking for a heartwarming vegetarian dish with Mediterranean flavours, this Greek Bamies recipe is just the thing! Bamies...

Imagine a place where people routinely live well into their 90s and 100s, where age really is just a number, and where vitality and good...

Looking for a recipe that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also promotes a healthy lifestyle? Look no further than the Ikarian...

Ikaria, an island in Greece, is named after the mythological figure of Icarus, the impulsive young man who ignored his fathers’...

These mushrooms and lentil ‘falafels’ are easy to make and full of flavour! They also make great veggie burgers. These can be made ahead,...

As summer days grow increasingly warmer, (temperatures in Athens have been well into the high 30s of late!) you may find yourself...

This is a great salad: it’s bright, refreshing and has a delicious mix of flavours and textures. Juicy, tart grapefruit is balanced by...

This healthy, satisfying Mediterranean lentil salad recipe loaded with fresh herbs, fresh vegetables, and a zingy dressing. It is the...

One of my favourite, go-to recipes this chickpea stew is very easy to make, keeps well and can be adapted in a number of ways....

With the weather here about to drop by 20 degrees I felt it was time to start making soups again. This soup is super simple, sating, and...

One of my current favourite recipes, this soul-soothing bowl of delicious homemade vegetable soup is perfect for lunch paired with crusty...

A delicious and heart salad as we start moving into Autumn. This is a wonderful dish on it's own or is fantastic with some grilled...

A summer staple over here at Nefeli Nine. This chickpea salad can be adapted in a variety of ways and makes a great vegetarian main or a...

Hummus is a staple at Nefeli Nine, recently I have been playing around with different variations, and I wanted to share this white bean...

The perfect side dish for your barbecue, or a great light lunch. This cauliflower tabbouleh is one of our favourite salads and one that...

This delicious vegan take on pesto, uses broccoli, walnuts and a pinch of Greek inspiration! I joined in a virtual cooking class with...

A couple of my favourite go-to salads. These are fantastic on their own or as a side dish. I often make a big batch of quinoa and use it...

These protein packed falafel are a delicious (and super easy) alternative to shop bought veggie burgers/ falafel. They are made with...

Every winter I lament the disappearance of stone fruits but celebrate the reappearance of butternut squash. This pumpkin-esque vegetable...