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KaritasM
Nov 28, 20172 min read
A Twist on an Italian Classic!
In my home juicy tomatoes are very much part of our diet all year round. Nowadays, there are lots of varieties available with exuberant...
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KaritasM
Nov 27, 20171 min read
Chickpea, Mandarin & Blue Cheese Salad
This is a tasty, healthy and truly satisfying winter salad! It's quick and easy2make . . . and ideal as a main meal salad . . . for...
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KaritasM
Nov 24, 20172 min read
Celebrating Sheep-Herding in Iceland!
At the end of September, facing rain storms and cold buffeting winds, my brother Rafn and I set out from Reykjavik to attend an event...
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KaritasM
Aug 13, 20172 min read
Tempting Figs!
Figs have been a stable of the Greek diet since antiquity. Dried figs are enjoyed throughout the year but fresh ones, like the ones I...
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KaritasM
May 13, 20172 min read
Fava - Split Pea Puree
Ingredients 450g Santorini yellow lentil fava or small yellow split peas 5–6 cups water *1 full cup chopped onions 2 bay leaves –...
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KaritasM
Apr 8, 20172 min read
Tsoureki - Greek Easter Bread
Photo by Norman Ojanen With Easter fast approaching, it´s time to start thinking about making yummy Easter specialties! A must in my...
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KaritasM
Mar 10, 20173 min read
Yummy Cinnamon Rolls!
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...
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KaritasM
Feb 12, 20172 min read
Chocolaty Chocolate Mousse
Indulge your Valentine's sweet tooth with this truly rich, chocolaty chocolate mousse! I make this recipe for my chocoholic hubby who...
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KaritasM
Jan 25, 20171 min read
Hearty Lamb & Veggie Soup!
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...
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KaritasM
Jan 25, 20173 min read
Tips 4making Homemade Soups!
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...
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KaritasM
Dec 31, 20163 min read
Gloriously Rich Pavlova!
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...
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KaritasM
Dec 23, 20161 min read
Chocolate Dream Cake!
Ingredients 300g semisweet chocolate (broken into small pieces) ½ cup strong coffee 100 g unsalted butter 6 extra large eggs 5 tblsp...
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KaritasM
Dec 23, 20162 min read
Exotic Saffron Rice
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...
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KaritasM
Dec 23, 20163 min read
What's Cooking 4Xmas!
The Christmas season in Greece is a time of high religious importance as well as a special time when family and friends reconnect and...
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KaritasM
Dec 11, 20162 min read
St. Lucia & Saffron Buns!
On December 13th Swedes all over the world celebrate the 400-year old tradition of St. Lucia, the “queen of light”, with church concerts...
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KaritasM
Dec 5, 20162 min read
Rich Hot Chocolate!
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...
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KaritasM
Dec 3, 20162 min read
Granny's Pound Cake
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 . . . ...
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KaritasM
Nov 27, 20162 min read
Glögg - Mulled Red Wine!
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...
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KaritasM
Nov 27, 20163 min read
Countdown to Christmas!
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
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KaritasM
Nov 24, 20165 min read
2Easy2Make Pumpkin Recipes!
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...
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