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...

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...

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...

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 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...

This week we welcome primatologist, anthropologist and UN Messenger of Peace Dr. Jane Goodall to Athens (Greece) where, amongst other,...

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...

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...

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...

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...