Icelanders and Greeks love their lamb and eat it frequently throughout the year. The traditional high season for lamb in Greece is...

It doesn't get better than fall apart tender lamb shanks, braised with healthy veggies and lentils in a tomato broth sauce with herbs. ...

On our fourth day in the Westfjörds, Haldóra and I left Isafjördur on a rather gloomy and cloudy day with a mystical atmosphere. Our...

After a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast Haldόra and I started the third day of our Westfjörds Adventure by driving to the...

On the second day of our Westfjörds Adventure . . . following an early morning walk and an energizing breakfast in Heydalur . . . Haldόra...

When I sit down to write this I am back in Iceland, the country of fire and ice with its unique landscape, hidden gems and endless...

With the easing of the Covid-19 restrictions and being double vaccinated it was time to pack my suitcase and think about travelling...

A well prepared risotto is one of the tastiest and most satisfying dishes to cook and can be enjoyed any time of the year with various...

This year I have really become hooked on to edible mushrooms; particularly the Portobello and extra-large Champignons or “white button”...

With the Greek Orthodox Easter being celebrated this upcoming Sunday (May 2, 2021) many of us here in Greece are thinking about the many...

It’s nearly time for Easter and I'm getting ready to make and celebrate with both savory and sweet treats . . . and I sure hope you are...

Spetsofai, a Greek sausage and pepper stew, can be found in many variations. In Pelion, a mountain area in the southeastern part of...

Cooking for one can be a bit overwhelming for some, especially after a busy day at work but for somebody like be, who has been cooking...

This week I’ve really had a great time getting into the seasonal spirit with the family and the kids joining me with the festive cookie...

I always make this cake during the pre-Christmas season and serve it with the traditional Nordic Glögg (mulled red wine) together with my...

In our family, these cookies were always made for Christmas but I like them so much that I make them all year round! They are delicious...

These cookies are easy to make and I often do them together with young children. Actually this week, week I included them in our...

It’s often said here in Greece that during some of the country’s historically tough times, pies have helped sustain its population...

On this year’s northern Iceland road trip I felt truly lucky to be travelling with my brother Rafn and sister-in-law, Anna Juliana. It...

After my arrival in Iceland and following two negative Covid19 tests + quarantine, it was time for an emotional get-together with family a