In my home, various pulses are an essential part of our diet. I love all pulses and since these natural wonders freeze well, I always...

I always love it when the food at a restaurant I visit for the first time is truly outstanding . . . and even better than anticipated! My...

As I sit down to write this, outside the wind is blowing and it’s pouring down with rain. It's hard to believe that only a few days ago,...

For those of us who love frozen desserts, there is nothing more satisfying than flavorful ice-creams paired with layers of vibrant...

Last July I wrote a blog post with a shortlist of some of my top choices on what to do in Athens during the summer (Athens in the...

Ingredients 1 kg (4 – 6 medium sized) round zucchini Olive oil and salt For 300 g zucchini pulp you will need: 4 tblsp olive oil ¼ cup...

Apart from its rugged natural beauty, lovely beaches, whitewashed churches and immaculately clean villages with lots of twisted olive...

As temperatures climb this summer it’s time to think about flavorful dishes and treats that delight our taste buds, cool us down and are...

A few weeks ago I was contacted by the Icelandic Consulate here in Athens and asked whether I would accept to do an interview for the...

Tinos, the fourth largest island of the Cycladic archipelago, with its fresh winds, enchanting sandy beaches and crystal clear waters,...

Everyone knows about Iceland's dramatic natural beauty but most people know very little about Icelandic food. Like in other Nordic...

Icelandic rye bread (rúgbrauð) is a staple of the Icelandic cuisine. There are endless ways to enjoy it but my absolute favorites are as...

With beautiful plump summer apricots beckoning us with their fragile golden orange velvety skin and juicy sweet-tart flesh, who can...

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. ...

To satisfy your summertime sweet tooth try making this tasty and moist Apricot Sponge Cake . . . that is always a crowd pleaser and most...

Greeks have always been big fans of fresh seafood and most families have their favorite local joint that they enjoy whenever their...

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...

Today’s Asparagus Salad recipe is a deliciously easy2make favorite of mine that takes less than 10 minutes to prepare . . . and even...

Greek Easter (Pascha), always associated with Spring, is definitely my favorite Greek holiday. For the Greeks it’s a most sacred holiday...

Agios (Saint) Merkourios is a well-known tavern for meat lovers in Varimbombi with a beautiful view to Athens. Situated above the...