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...

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...