In my home juicy tomatoes are very much part of our diet all year round. Nowadays, there are lots of varieties available with exuberant...

This is a tasty, healthy and truly satisfying winter salad! It's quick and easy2make . . . and ideal as a main meal salad . . . for...

At the end of September, facing rain storms and cold buffeting winds, my brother Rafn and I set out from Reykjavik to attend an event...

Figs have been a stable of the Greek diet since antiquity. Dried figs are enjoyed throughout the year but fresh ones, like the ones I...

Ingredients 450g Santorini yellow lentil fava or small yellow split peas 5–6 cups water *1 full cup chopped onions 2 bay leaves –...

Photo by Norman Ojanen With Easter fast approaching, it´s time to start thinking about making yummy Easter specialties! A must in my...

Cinnamon rolls are one of my all-time favorite treats! Since I was a kid I’ve been addicted to these Nordic home-style cinnamon rolls...

Indulge your Valentine's sweet tooth with this truly rich, chocolaty chocolate mousse! I make this recipe for my chocoholic hubby who...

Ingredients 1 kg (2.2 lb) lamb on the bone, trimmed of any excess fat and cut into large chunks 2 – 3 tsp salt 2 bay leaves 8 cups water...

Nothing beats the winter blues like a hearty, warming bowl of homemade soup that nourishes, not only the soul but also our body! In my...

As I sit down to write this blog post, people around the world are already kicking off their New Year celebrations at different times and...

Ingredients 300g semisweet chocolate (broken into small pieces) ½ cup strong coffee 100 g unsalted butter 6 extra large eggs 5 tblsp...

Ingredients 5 cups original Uncle Ben’s rice (long grain) 9 cups water Salt, to taste 300 g carrots (cleaned and cut into julienne or...

The Christmas season in Greece is a time of high religious importance as well as a special time when family and friends reconnect and...

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...