This past weekend I visited one of my best friends at her country cottage; a cozy and inviting home at Skógar, in southern Iceland, with...

Simple and quick to make, frozen Skyr/yogurt bars are the perfect treat, especially in summer, when in some countries like Greece, where...

Often considered the most- tender cut of the lamb the saddle (also known as the double loin or double rack of lamb) is always best when...

When you fancy a truly no-fuss meal consider quick-cooking mussels. They are easy to cook and lots of fun to eat. I love them simply...

Adding wasabi infused oil to mashed potatoes will give you a gently spicy, Japanese-inspired twist to the classic potato dish. It’s a...

Ingredients 1 large seedless cucumber 1 tblsp salt 2 full cups full fat strained Greek Yoghurt (Stragisto) or 2 cups 0% Fat Greek...

I love easy to make desserts like this creamy and rich vanilla custard that is pretty much the same as my easy to make creme caramel...

Tirokafteri – Spicy Feta Cheese Dip Tirokafteri, a very popular mezé, is a spicy cheese spread/dip with a kick. Basically, its mashed...

I love mixed seasonal salads with fruit, nuts and Feta, goat or other fresh cheeses that give way to an abundance of combinations and...

This week in Reykjavik, Iceland I was really lucky to be invited to a fun and relaxing Girls Night In evening hosted by my friend and...

In spring around the Greek National Day (25 March) when many locals enjoy the traditional dish of Bakalario Skordalia, (fried salted cod...

Steamed or boiled broccoli is cleansing, healthful, high in vitamin C, as well as protein (45% of the calories in broccoli are from...

This year in Iceland, I’m adding a touch of Greece to my festive baking for Christmas with yummy Kourabiedes and a gorgeous tasting sweet...

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. ...

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...