Icelanders have long enjoyed one of the highest life expectancy in the world and I can’t help but wonder if the country’s clean mountain...

Iceland, with its many natural wonders, has become one of the world´s favorite travel destinations. Many who visit develop an...

In July my husband and I spent a few relaxing days on a secluded beach with stunning views to the town of Gythio and the sea of the...

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...

I often get asked by friends and visitors to make recommendations or even itineraries for things to do in Athens during the summer! You ...

For holiday-seekers tired of the crowds in many of Greece’s traditional tourist haunts and islands, Pelion, with its mountainous...

With the summer and swimwear season fast approaching, it’s time for some of us to shed a bit of extra winter fat and a few cuddly bulges...

The Greeks love eating fish but there are a lot of home cooks who are terrified of preparing fish. Many of my friends go wide-eyed when...

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

In Greece, there is no shortage of fish taverns to choose from. Some special occasions call for an exceptional eatery . . . like the...

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

With the sun shining and the temperatures rising around this time of the year, many of us living in Athens get what I call, the island...

One of my favorite choices for a short daily excursion on a sunny winter or spring weekend is a visit to the small community of Pachi,...

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...

When it comes to pizza, many of us have strong opinions when it comes to the best slice . . . . wherever we may be living! Our...

Returning from Loutraki to Athens by way of the old seaside road on our way to a fish tavern, TRATA by Anemolgio (in Néa Péramos, 48 km...

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

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

On my frequent daily walks throughout the city of Athens, I had often thought of stopping at the Apivita Experience Store, nested in an...

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...