You know that feeling when you smell something that transports you back to your childhood, Mandarins take us straight back to our Yiayia and Papou’s house they had the prettiest mandarin tree ( as you can imagine a big Greek backyard) and everyday after school we would run to pick as many as we could. We would sit on the grass under the clothesline and eat our mandarins whilst Yiayia would be inside cooking our favourite spaghetti bolognese, Papou painting portraits in his studio.
Seasonal eating is about learning to use more local foods in season, having fun in the kitchen and getting creative. This recipe is simple and full of flavour.
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Strolling the Streets of Athens in 35 degree heat, we stumbled across the Fresh food Markets located just a 10 minute walk from the city centre. It was foodie heaven, old greek men yelling at us trying to sell their finest pieces of meat as well as “perving” whilst we walked by wearing red lipstick. 
The aromas from this cake take us back to mum’s kitchen on a Sunday morning. We were always celebrating someones birthday or christening, so this was one of mum’s favourite cakes to bake for the occasion. This cake is moist, sweet and has a good amount of spice! Enjoy with a cup of Chai latte.
