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Yummy Apricots!
With beautiful plump summer apricots beckoning us with their fragile golden orange velvety skin and juicy sweet-tart flesh, who can...
KaritaM
May 11, 20182 min read
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Captivated by Lemnos Island!
During the hot summer months in Greece many of us try and escape the heat by traveling to one of the Greek islands as often as possible. ...
KaritaM
May 11, 20183 min read
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Easy2Make Apricot Sponge Cake!
To satisfy your summertime sweet tooth try making this tasty and moist Apricot Sponge Cake . . . that is always a crowd pleaser and most...
KaritaM
May 11, 20182 min read
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Tasty Seafood in Piraeus!
Greeks have always been big fans of fresh seafood and most families have their favorite local joint that they enjoy whenever their...
KaritasM
Apr 17, 20182 min read
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It’s Time for Delicate Spring Flavors!
When I see bunches of fresh green asparagus at my local Farmer’s market I know it’s time to trade in my winter meal mainstays for lighter...
KaritasM
Apr 15, 20182 min read
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Easy2Make Asparagus Egg Salad!
Today’s Asparagus Salad recipe is a deliciously easy2make favorite of mine that takes less than 10 minutes to prepare . . . and even...
KaritasM
Apr 15, 20182 min read
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Greek Easter in Arachova!
Greek Easter (Pascha), always associated with Spring, is definitely my favorite Greek holiday. For the Greeks it’s a most sacred holiday...
KaritasM
Mar 22, 20182 min read
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Awesome Meat with a View!
Agios (Saint) Merkourios is a well-known tavern for meat lovers in Varimbombi with a beautiful view to Athens. Situated above the...
KaritaM
Mar 22, 20182 min read
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History, Beauty & Tasty Food in Kalavryta!
On a sunny spring day, last week, my husband and I headed to the picturesque mountain town of Kalavryta on the northwestern side of the...
KaritasM
Mar 22, 20184 min read
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Pasta with Jumbo Shrimp!
This is a truly simple dish that is really Easy2Make and always a big hit . . . as long as you are not allergic to shrimp! Here in...
KaritasM
Mar 12, 20181 min read
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Feast & Fast!
While the Greek Orthodox tradition of Lent (19 February – 31 March 2017) is meant as a period of spiritual and physical cleansing, for...
KaritasM
Feb 22, 20182 min read
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Greek Bean & Lentil Soups
Greek Bean Soup In Greece this soup is mainly served in winter with hearty bread, olives and hard boiled eggs. I also like to serve some...
KaritasM
Feb 22, 20183 min read
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Taramosalata - Creamy Fish Roe Dip
Taramosalata, a creamy, richly-flavored fish roe spread and well-known Greek Lent specialty, is enjoyed throughout the year all over...
KaritasM
Feb 22, 20182 min read
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Heart Healthy Muffins!
These Heart Healthy Muffins have no eggs or dairy products. It’s the olive oil, walnuts, brandy, spices and fresh orange juice + orange...
KaritasM
Feb 22, 20182 min read
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Octopus Fuss-Free!
The octopus, a well-known delicacy and Greek cuisine staple, is a lot easier to cook than most people believe! My Way of preparing this...
KaritasM
Feb 22, 20183 min read
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Addictive Kebabs & More!
Upon entering the Bournovalia Kebabzidiko in Nea Smyrni, an Athens neighborhood known for its many hidden foodie treasures, I was struck...
KaritasM
Feb 10, 20182 min read
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Gyros for your next Hunger Fix!
In the last couple of years the gyros and souvlaki scene in Athens has truly exploded . . . with shops serving these mouth-watering...
KaritasM
Jan 31, 20182 min read
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Tempting Warm Bread Pudding!
A luscious tasting, old fashioned bread pudding served fresh from the oven with tasty crisp edges, soft lightly spiced custard middle...
KaritasM
Jan 31, 20182 min read
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A Hip Neighborhood Gem!
When Mama Roux first opened their doors in November 2011, I considered it as a welcome addition to the Athens downtown food scene. ...
KaritasM
Jan 18, 20182 min read
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Healthy & Easy2Make Lentil Salad!
Generally speaking I love all pulses but green or brown lentils are true favorites. These natural wonders have a hearty dense nutty flavor w
KaritasM
Jan 11, 20182 min read
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