YIAYIA'S BAKLAVA ROOM SPRAY
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[The room spray with a cult following]
The prequel to and partner in crime of PAPPOU'S GARDEN.
A syrup-soaked concoction of honey, spices, nuts and of course, crisp filo pastry - almost as warm as a hug from Yiayia herself.
The deep [both figuratively and literally] accord is a dedication to Grandmother's alike and a warm nod to generational philoxenia.
Equal parts sweet and spicy which of course, sits in stark contrast to her green and earthy spouse [and room spray counterpart].
Top // Caramelised sugar, cinnamon dust
Mid // Nutmeg, clove
Base // Vanilla, honey
500ml of fragrant room spray. Just squeeze the trigger.
INSPIRATION
I had been to Greece before [you know, the trip everybody does in their early 20s- island hopping and drinking to the point of dreading the next day's ferry] but I never fully experienced Greece for what it was until 2018.
A mechanical fault meant my ferry made an unexpected stop on the island of Tinos for a night - a quaint Cycladic Island known for its churches.
I sat at this small Kafenio [café] near the port to Facetime back home and complain about my unexpected [and unwanted] lay over. As I finished complaining, I looked up to see the Kafenio's Yiayia walk straight towards me. She looked me dead in the eyes and said - "I should be offended that you sit our family's shop and complain but instead, I will change your mind about our island".
Yiayia [who insisted I call her that by the way - Yiayia], brought plates and plates of food and we shared stories. The best dish was the one at the end - her Baklava. Equal parts spicy and sweet - a bit like her really.
Tinos and Yiayia taught me 'Philoxenia' - a sort of sacred bond between a host and guest. Something there is no direct English translation for that would serve as a fair equivalent.
I now try to be a little more like Yiayia.
REFILL?
Empty? CONTACT US to arrange a reload.
- Turn the gun's nozzle from the 'off' position to the 'spray' position;
ROOM SPRAY CARE
Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire, hazard or injury.
- Do not spray close to flames;
- Keep of reach of children and animals;
- Do not spray close to things that can catch fire;
- Do not spray near on or near varnished surfaces;
- Large spills should be cleaned up immediately to avoid staining or stripping of finishes;
- Avoid contact with eyes and skin;
- Do not ingest fragrance;
- In case of accidental consumption, please contact Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26.