Yoleni's - A Foodie's Delight!
If you are a Greek food lover – Yoleni's is for you! I think it’s safe to say that after walking in with high expectations, they stayed
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KaritasM
Feb 12, 20172 min read
Chocolaty Chocolate Mousse
Indulge your Valentine's sweet tooth with this truly rich, chocolaty chocolate mousse! I make this recipe for my chocoholic hubby who...
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KaritasM
Jan 31, 20173 min read
A Beehive Wellness Experience!
On my frequent daily walks throughout the city of Athens, I had often thought of stopping at the Apivita Experience Store, nested in an...
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KaritasM
Jan 25, 20171 min read
Hearty Lamb & Veggie Soup!
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...
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KaritasM
Jan 25, 20173 min read
Tips 4making Homemade Soups!
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...
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KaritasM
Jan 12, 20172 min read
Smaragda Fish Tavern!
Smaragda’s, named after its owner, is a genuine and charming Greek fish tavern tucked away on a quiet street-corner in Pefki (a northern...
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KaritasM
Jan 3, 20172 min read
Winter Wonderland!
If you are a wanderlust enthusiast who likes the beauty of nature but wants to feel a real sense of adventure or somebody looking for an...
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KaritasM
Dec 31, 20163 min read
Gloriously Rich Pavlova!
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...
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KaritasM
Dec 23, 20161 min read
Chocolate Dream Cake!
Ingredients 300g semisweet chocolate (broken into small pieces) ½ cup strong coffee 100 g unsalted butter 6 extra large eggs 5 tblsp...
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KaritasM
Dec 23, 20162 min read
Exotic Saffron Rice
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...
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KaritasM
Dec 23, 20163 min read
What's Cooking 4Xmas!
The Christmas season in Greece is a time of high religious importance as well as a special time when family and friends reconnect and...
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KaritasM
Dec 11, 20162 min read
St. Lucia & Saffron Buns!
On December 13th Swedes all over the world celebrate the 400-year old tradition of St. Lucia, the “queen of light”, with church concerts...
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KaritasM
Dec 11, 20162 min read
Dr. Jane Goodall in Athens!
This week we welcome primatologist, anthropologist and UN Messenger of Peace Dr. Jane Goodall to Athens (Greece) where, amongst other,...
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KaritasM
Dec 5, 20162 min read
Rich Hot Chocolate!
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...
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KaritasM
Dec 4, 20163 min read
Life's Simple Pleasures!
A few days ago a friend of mine called me from Copenhagen and told me that she had taken a few days off work and was enjoying the Danish...
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KaritasM
Dec 3, 20162 min read
Granny's Pound Cake
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 . . . ...
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KaritasM
Nov 27, 20162 min read
Glögg - Mulled Red Wine!
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...
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KaritasM
Nov 27, 20163 min read
Countdown to Christmas!
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
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KaritasM
Nov 24, 20165 min read
2Easy2Make Pumpkin Recipes!
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...
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KaritasM
Nov 24, 20163 min read
An Autumn Getaway!
At the end of September, my husband, I and our 4legged Toska enjoyed a lovely early autumn break at the Six Keys Seaside Lodge, the dog...
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