THIS STORY IS ONE ABOUT FOOD
It all began when our founder (Dean) was on holidays, visiting the island of Kefalonia to spend time with family. During the annual local feasts and celebrations of the patron saint of the island, Saint Gerasimos, he discovered the delights of the islands incredible food, in particular, its traditional sweet balls of goodness (aka Loukoumades).
Following his return home and inspired to share something this delicious with his hometown of Melbourne, Dean spent hours creating late into the night, to deliver sweet lovers his one-of-a kind donuts.
And it’s all thanks to St.Gerry.
THE STORY OF ST.GERRY
Saint Gerasimos is the patron saint of the island of Kefalonia in Greece. He was ordained as a monk and traveled around through to Jerusalem, Crete and finally arrived in Kefalonia. It was here where he established a monastery, which cared for the poor and became a center for charity.
Saint Gerasimos, also known as St.Gerry is believed by natives of Kefalonia to protect them and to also heal them of illness. Many natives of the island name their children after Saint Gerasimos as a tribute to the saint who protects them.
Our tribute to him is to honor his memory using his name so it’s never forgotten and by creating delicious dessert treats which will undoubtedly heal you of your hunger.
