Russian blinis, deliciously light buttery pillows of pure pleasure, are traditionally served with Smetana (crème fraîsche) and caviar. ...

Lately I've had quite a few requests for the Bakalarios (deep-fried salted cod fish) recipe served with Skordalia (garlic dip), so here...

This hearty dip is a must for all garlic lovers! Traditionally it’s made by combining crushed garlic with stale bread that has been...

On the 25th of March, the Greeks celebrate the anniversary of the revolution against the Ottoman Empire in 1821 and The Annunciation...

If seafood binging is high on your agenda you might want to check out the Psarochori restaurant . . . . one of my favorite places in...

When I was a kid, waffles were my idea of heaven on a plate served with homemade jam, lots of sweetened whipped cream and when available,...

For Valentines this year, instead of the traditional chocolate mousse or cake of some sort, I decided to make a two layered brown sugar...

To follow up on my last website blog post (Delicious Pizzas & More – in Athens!) here are two more restaurants for those of you who like...

When it comes to pizzas most of us have our own special opinions what makes a truly satisfying pizza. I for one always say that it all...

In December when I tested the Sarah Bernhardt recipe before posting it on the blog I decided to freeze more than half of the almond...

This year for Christmas my husband and I decided to stay at home and enjoy a relaxing day with Norma, our German Sheppard, which meant I...

This year I have to admit that I haven't had much time to think about the Christmas holidays . . . but today I spent much of the day in...

At this time of the year I often get nostalgic for anything Icelandic . . . as they remind me of my many happy long, dark winter days...

I love squid in all its forms . . . fried, grilled, slow-cooked in a stew or stuffed and oven roasted with various fillings. My absolute...

This is a recipe I’ve been making for my friends and family for years! Fresh oranges add juicy flavor, while peppers and olives add...

With pumpkin is in season, it goes without saying that I'm making lots of yummy pumpkin recipes . . . my favorite being comforting soups;...

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...