Helen's Blog

Is Connection the Secret Ingredient to a Healthy & Happy Festive Season and New Year?
14 November 2022
Warm hugs, merry feasts and time with love ones – the secret ingredients to making the festive season (and the rest of the year) bright.As a dietitian, my goal is to help people eat better. This ...
Selecting Products That Support Your Service
8 November 2022
Helen’s supporting your team
The secret behind consistent and high quality hospitality service is an efficient kitchen. Helen’s products support you in achieving this! Let our products join yo...
Helen’s Katifi Me Krema
12 October 2022
Katifi Me Krema (or ‘Katifi with Custard’) is a traditional Greek delight, and with the excitement of the upcoming Paniyiri our very own Helen would like to share with you an old family recipe....
Hearty Food Starts with Quality Produce
18 August 2022
Food made with love starts with high quality, locally sourced produce… and plenty of it.A diet rich in fruits and vegetables supports a healthy gut microbiome, can prevent the onset of chronic di...
5 Easy Tips for Enticing Food Imagery
2 August 2022
How food looks is just as important as the taste – beautiful images of signature dishes appeal to our senses and have a powerful impact on our emotions.Professionally styled culinary photography ...
Fostering Care, Connection and Kindness in Dining Rooms For Residents in Aged Care Facilities
2 August 2022
One of the first questions visitors will typically ask their loved ones at aged care facilities is how is the food?We all know that food quality is a key determinant in a resident’s perception of...
Meet our CEO, Jimmy Zeniou
29 July 2022
For nearly 30 years, Helen’s European Cuisine has brought people together to experience the connection between community and food, through their expansive range of homestyle Mediterranean-inspire...
Everyone's got an eye on the Mediterranean Diet
20 May 2022
Did you know, the traditional Mediterranean diet is now the most researched dietary pattern in the world? With COVID cases rising, consumers are looking towards the strong anti-inflammatory powers ...
Helen’s Hints: Take a Bite Out of the Market With These Brunch Hacks
29 April 2022
Beans on toast? Boring.Eggs over-easy? Overdone.Cereal? Sad.Brunch is BIG in Australia and it’s only getting bigger.Cafes, restaurants, clubs and venues are embracing this growing trend with inno...
Understanding Your Clients Protein Requirements
29 May 2023
What does an 18-year-old boy and his 70 year old grandfather have in common?They both need the same quantity of protein each day. The difference is, as we age our appetite levels and ability to tas...
Healthy Tomato Relish Recipe
17 April 2023
This Healthy Tomato Relish recipe is perfect for adding a sweet salty tang to your favourite dishes. Your average Tomato Relish typically features plenty of sugar, however, this one uses a natural ...
How A Room Service Model Can Help Nourish Your Clients
27 February 2023
Increasing client satisfaction, reducing plate wastage, lowering labour costs and improving nutrition outcomes – we’re talking about room service!A room service model is a client-centred food s...
Adding Balance to Your Menu: Something for Everyone
23 January 2023
A balanced menu is one in which flavours, textures and aromas are all working in harmony to create a positively memorable dining experience for your guests. It caters to dietary requirements, ensur...
Is Connection the Secret Ingredient to a Healthy & Happy Festive Season and New Year?
14 November 2022
Warm hugs, merry feasts and time with love ones – the secret ingredients to making the festive season (and the rest of the year) bright.As a dietitian, my goal is to help people eat better. This ...
Hearty Food Starts with Quality Produce
18 August 2022
Food made with love starts with high quality, locally sourced produce… and plenty of it.A diet rich in fruits and vegetables supports a healthy gut microbiome, can prevent the onset of chronic di...
Fostering Care, Connection and Kindness in Dining Rooms For Residents in Aged Care Facilities
2 August 2022
One of the first questions visitors will typically ask their loved ones at aged care facilities is how is the food?We all know that food quality is a key determinant in a resident’s perception of...
Everyone's got an eye on the Mediterranean Diet
20 May 2022
Did you know, the traditional Mediterranean diet is now the most researched dietary pattern in the world? With COVID cases rising, consumers are looking towards the strong anti-inflammatory powers ...