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KaritasM
Feb 22, 20182 min read
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...
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KaritasM
Feb 22, 20182 min read
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...
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KaritasM
Feb 22, 20183 min read
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...
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KaritasM
Feb 10, 20182 min read
Addictive Kebabs & More!
Upon entering the Bournovalia Kebabzidiko in Nea Smyrni, an Athens neighborhood known for its many hidden foodie treasures, I was struck...
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KaritasM
Jan 31, 20182 min read
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...
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KaritasM
Jan 31, 20182 min read
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...
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KaritasM
Jan 18, 20182 min read
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. ...
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KaritasM
Jan 11, 20182 min read
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
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KaritasM
Jan 11, 20182 min read
Versatile & Nutritious Lentils!
Lentils are easy to cook, versatile and make for nutritious, hearty cooked meals all year round. I and my Greek husband eat lentils, at...
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KaritasM
Jan 11, 20183 min read
Greek Olive Oil Basics!
The Greek olive oil is often considered the lifeline of the Greek cuisine. With its superior quality, fruity aroma and wonderful gutsy...
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KaritasM
Dec 30, 20171 min read
Succumbing to Chocolates!
If you love chocolates I am pretty sure you will succumb to the traditionally handcrafted delicacies of the Aristokratikon chocolate shop...
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KaritasM
Dec 24, 20172 min read
Scrumptious Bread Rolls!
To make my holiday meals extra special I love to make these scrumptious tasting bread rolls. They are ideal for brunch and a lovely...
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KaritasM
Dec 24, 20172 min read
Juicy Burgers @ Juicy Grill!
At the Juicy Grill, a small and unassuming restaurant in the Athens neighborhood of Cholargos, you will find a broad selection of tasty...
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KaritasM
Dec 16, 20172 min read
Yummy Gingerbread Cookies!
Gingerbread cookies are a must for me at Christmas! Every time I make them they bring back lots and lots of happy childhood memories...
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KaritasM
Dec 10, 20172 min read
The Fisherman's Tavern!
O Psaras (The Fisherman), located on the east side of the Marathon Beach, about 28 km from central Athens, is one of my all-time favorite...
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KaritasM
Dec 7, 20173 min read
Sweet Temptations for Christmas!
There is nothing I like more than discovering foodie treasures that offer something amazingly tasty (sweet or savory) or different!...
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KaritasM
Dec 1, 20174 min read
Unplug & Relax!
Exactly a year ago I decided to join a friend of mine for a week-end of pampering and relaxation at the Thermae Sylla Spa and Wellness...
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KaritasM
Dec 1, 20172 min read
Kourabiedes – Greek Christmas Butter Cookies
These wonderfully rich butter cookies, a recipe which I learnt to make from my husband’s aunt, Machi, in Karditsa many years ago, differs...
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KaritasM
Dec 1, 20171 min read
TO EIDIKON TAVERN IN PIRAEUS
The moment you step into the tavern you know you have entered another world! The atmosphere is of bygone days with memorabilia ...
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