Spice Month

National Hellenic Museum presents Spice Month with Diane Kochilas

The National Hellenic Museum is thrilled to announce a special ongoing collaboration with celebrity chef, author, and TV host Diane Kochilas, kicking off with the museum’s Spice Month this December. This exciting series features virtual conversations and informative social media posts and emails on the uses and origins of traditional Greek spices, launching just in time for the holiday season–a season of festive cooking and gatherings with family and friends.

Spice Month Events

As part of Spice Month, Diane Kochilas will present a virtual talk on mastic, an important spice native to the Greek island of Chios. Joining her will be NHM’s Director of Research and Content, Katherine Kelaidis. The talk will be available for on-demand viewing on the our website and YouTube channel, starting Monday, December 4. Additionally, a second Spice Month conversation on spice routes in the Byzantine Empire will be presented live by Kelaidis as part of the ongoing public NHM Discussions series. This event will be streamed online on Tuesday, December 12 at 7 p.m. CST. Free registration is required at NHM’s Eventbrite.

Spice Month Cookbook Giveaway

Throughout the month of December, NHM will also give away copies of Kochilas’s popular cookbook My Greek Table: Authentic Flavors and Modern Home Cooking from My Kitchen to Yours. Guests can enter to win a copy by signing up for NHM emails and/or following the museum’s social media accounts on Facebook (@NationalHellenicMuseum), Twitter/X (@HellenicMuseum), and Instagram (@HellenicMuseum).

About Diane Kochilas

Diane Kochilas, an award-winning author with over 18 cookbooks on Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, is a leading expert in the field. Originating from the Blue Zone Greek island of Ikaria and New York City, she seamlessly combines innate Blue-Zone wellness with a result-oriented NYC spirit.

As the host, creator, and co-producer of the award-winning cooking-travel show “My Greek Table,” currently in its fourth season on Public Television, Diane brings her culinary expertise to a national audience. With a career spanning over 25 years, she has not only authored numerous cookbooks but also conducted culinary tours, consistently promoting healthy Greek and Mediterranean cuisine in the United States.

For more information about Diane Kochilas, visit dianekochilas.com.

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