About me
I was born in Limassol, Cyprus but now I am living in Athens. I am married and have three children, two sons and a daughter.
Cooking is my best hobby. When I’m in the kitchen it is very relaxing and very rewarding especially when I create new things and see my family and friends pleased with what I have created.
When I started blogging, one year ago my primary goal was to record all my Cypriot and Greek recipes but that does not mean that we eat only Cypriot and Greek food, so you will be seeing other recipes as well.
I always loved to cook, even when I was still at school. However, during this past year, I have learned so much that I feel as if I have graduated the best cooking school.
I wish to thank my husband and my children for all their support and encouragement to create this site and make one of my dreams come true. I still have a few to accomplish (lol).
My other hobbies are painting, reading and photography. I have been taking painting lessons for the past two years in Byzantine iconography and acquarella painting but I still have a long way to go regarding my photography skills.
About Kopiaste
I have named the site after my first blog “Kopiaste… to Greek Hospitality”.
For those who do not know Greek “kopiaste” is the word we use to invite people we want to share our
food with or when we open our house to friends and invite them to come and make themselves at home. So in my way I am inviting you into my kitchen to share with you all my recipes and all my “little” secrets.
Kopiaste… is your source for healthy and Authentic Greek & Cypriot Food and Cuisine. Enjoy some of the best traditional Greek food recipes from the beautiful Mediterranean.
I am warning you …
If you are looking for recipes to cook in the microwave, this site is not for you.
If you are looking for recipes with ready made ingredients, this site is not for you.
If you are looking for food made from scratch, with fresh ingredients, dig into this site and surely you will find what you are looking for. 
Kopiaste,
Ivy
August 18th, 2008 at 4:51 am
Congratulations on your new site, Ivy. What a clean, elegant and professional design! I am looking forward to many more of your great recipes and tips here. Με γειά σου!
August 18th, 2008 at 8:24 am
Thank you Lulu. I am very happy with the result although there is still place for improvement.
August 22nd, 2008 at 1:34 am
Hi Ivy,
Love your new site.
You have a wonderful kitchen - you would probably be shocked by how small and cramped mine is LOL.
All the best
Cake
August 22nd, 2008 at 7:56 am
Cake, you can’t imagine how cramped mine is as well having to feed five every day
September 5th, 2008 at 11:44 pm
Hi Ivy, thanks for referring to the ‘fruit a month’ food event. And nice to know your very nice Greek food blog. I have never been to Greece, hope I can visit one day. I recently went across to the Swiss border to Lorrach, Germany for some Greek food. I must try to make some at home with your recipes : ) not only just Greek salad.
September 5th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
Hi Janet, nice to see you here as well. Thanks for visiting back and hope to see you again.