The Christmas season in Greece is a time of high religious importance as well as a special time when family and friends reconnect and gather around the table to eat. Even though traditions from abroad have altered Greek customs to a certain degree in the past years . . . what people eat at Christmas still depends on family and local traditions! In my husband’s family, Christmas luncheon usually consisted of a light egg/lemon soup and rice stuffed boiled chicken. To be hones

On December 13th Swedes all over the world celebrate the 400-year old tradition of St. Lucia, the “queen of light”, with church concerts...

Hot drinking chocolate is very easy to make at home. The only thing you really need is premium quality dark chocolate – or if you prefer...

This is a recipe which I have been making since I was a kid. I have made it in every country where I’ve lived with great success . . . ...

A must for the Holiday Season and a lovely present that you can make ahead of time. Should you have any left overs, use it to make a...

In most Icelandic homes today people will be making and lighting their Advent Wreath and while doing so, enjoying their first sips of our wa

Last week I shared a photo of a pumpkin (see below) that I bought at my local farmer’s market on my personal Facebook page and mentioned...