About Alice
The face behind Olive & Wine
Alice, known in Greek as Aliki, was born in Australia, to Greek immigrants who arrived in Darwin in 1956.
She has 3 children and is married to her loving husband of 40 years. Family gatherings and Food were always a focal point in this Big Greek Family. She quickly discovered cooking delicious Greek Food, kept her children and their friends at home. Over the years she owned her own healthy food café, cooking everything, and avoiding processed foods. She then moved on to the Greek Nursing Home in Brisbane, as the Food Supervisor. Here she found much joy cooking for them, and hearing their stories of growing up in their own villages in Greece.
Alice hung up her apron, pots and pans, for a career in Real Estate.
During this time, Inspired by her Greek-Egyptian born grandmother, mother, her children, and her many travels to the Greek Islands.
The idea of the Breaking Bread cookbook came to life. She now had something precious to hand down to them.
She has sold a couple of thousand copies, mostly word of mouth and raving reviews from family and friends. Her most rewarding compliments have been from young couples, who after leaving home, could follow her book, and cook just like the pictures show. Nailing it from their first attempt.
Breaking Bread is a personal journey with food and my greek heritage.
The Greek Experience
My intention is to inspire you to create simple, nourishing Medditeranean meals in your home, to offer online cooking classes, and truly inspiring Greek 2-3 day cooking retreats in amazing locations. The retreat is a fusion of my passions, Incorporating cooking, eating, a canoe ride, beach walk or mountain walk, a wine tour, depending on the location, and to finish off always with greek dancing.
If this sounds like your type of weekend, then I’d love to hear from you.
Come join us for an unforgettable Ultimate Greek Experience.