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The 20 & SJÖ Restaurant!
The 20 & SJÖ mathús & bar, located in the outskirts of Reykjavik is a lovely, cozy restaurant serving tasty and well-presented food with...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Dec 15, 20212 min read


Gorgeous Tasting Baklava!
This year in Iceland, I’m adding a touch of Greece to my festive baking for Christmas with yummy Kourabiedes and a gorgeous tasting sweet...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Dec 6, 20213 min read


Smart Casual Dining at the Gastone Restaurant!
The Gastone restaurant, located in Ieros Lochos Square in the heart of Athens’ shopping triangle where Euripides, Praxitelou, Agios...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Nov 18, 20212 min read


Memorable Meals in Athens!
Whether you’re looking for a memorable meal with an incredible view, a fine dining restaurant, brunch, high-teas, wine tastings, cheap...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Nov 18, 20213 min read


Tasty Icelandic/Greek Lamb Recipes that We Love!
Icelanders and Greeks love their lamb and eat it frequently throughout the year. The traditional high season for lamb in Greece is...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Oct 14, 20213 min read


Lamb Shanks with Lentils or Beans!
It doesn't get better than fall apart tender lamb shanks, braised with healthy veggies and lentils in a tomato broth sauce with herbs. ...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Sep 28, 20212 min read


My Westfjörds Adventure - 2021/4!
On our fourth day in the Westfjörds, Haldóra and I left Isafjördur on a rather gloomy and cloudy day with a mystical atmosphere. Our...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Aug 28, 20213 min read


My Westfjörds Adventure 2021/3!
After a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast Haldόra and I started the third day of our Westfjörds Adventure by driving to the...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Aug 26, 20212 min read


My Westfjörds Adventure – 2021/2!
On the second day of our Westfjörds Adventure . . . following an early morning walk and an energizing breakfast in Heydalur . . . Haldόra...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Aug 24, 20213 min read


My Westfjörds Adventure - 2021/1!
When I sit down to write this I am back in Iceland, the country of fire and ice with its unique landscape, hidden gems and endless...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Aug 7, 20216 min read


Idyllic Kea Island!
With the easing of the Covid-19 restrictions and being double vaccinated it was time to pack my suitcase and think about travelling...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Jul 17, 20214 min read


Lemon/Pea/Asparagus Risotto with Smoked Sea Bream
A well prepared risotto is one of the tastiest and most satisfying dishes to cook and can be enjoyed any time of the year with various...

Karitas Mitrogogos
May 23, 20214 min read


Mushrooms in the Limelight!
This year I have really become hooked on to edible mushrooms; particularly the Portobello and extra-large Champignons or “white button”...

Karitas Mitrogogos
May 7, 20213 min read


Oven Roasted Leg of Lamb for Greek Easter!
With the Greek Orthodox Easter being celebrated this upcoming Sunday (May 2, 2021) many of us here in Greece are thinking about the many...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Apr 28, 20212 min read


Treat Yourself to Milk Pie for Easter!
It’s nearly time for Easter and I'm getting ready to make and celebrate with both savory and sweet treats . . . and I sure hope you are...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Apr 1, 20213 min read


Comforting Greek Sausage & Pepper Stew!
Spetsofai, a Greek sausage and pepper stew, can be found in many variations. In Pelion, a mountain area in the southeastern part of...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Feb 27, 20212 min read


Winter Warmer Cooking for One!
Cooking for one can be a bit overwhelming for some, especially after a busy day at work but for somebody like be, who has been cooking...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Feb 21, 20213 min read


Christmas Baking with the Kids!
This week I’ve really had a great time getting into the seasonal spirit with the family and the kids joining me with the festive cookie...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Dec 22, 20202 min read


Gingerbread Cake
I always make this cake during the pre-Christmas season and serve it with the traditional Nordic Glögg (mulled red wine) together with my...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Dec 22, 20201 min read


Granny's Butter Cookies
In our family, these cookies were always made for Christmas but I like them so much that I make them all year round! They are delicious...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Dec 22, 20202 min read
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