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KaritasM
Nov 30, 20172 min read
Breathtaking Nafplio!
Nafplio, the first capital of Greece after Independence (between 1823 and 1834), is considered by many as one Greece’s most beautiful and...
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Karitas Mitrogogos
Nov 30, 20174 min read
Therapeutic Bread Baking!
I love bread baking and the time I spend in my home kitchen making amazingly delicious loaves of oven-fresh bread; especially on a cold...
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KaritasM
Nov 29, 20172 min read
Semeli Mountain Resort!
If you are a wanderlust enthusiast who likes the beauty of nature but wants to feel a real sense of adventure or somebody looking for an...
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KaritasM
Nov 29, 20173 min read
A Fish Restaurant for Connoisseurs!
Located in a quiet neighborhood of Nea Kifissia, the Paramalo ouzeri and fish restaurant is a place where all thoughts of the land end...
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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
Oct 20, 20174 min read
Bewitched by Icelandic Food!
Icelanders have long enjoyed one of the highest life expectancy in the world and I can’t help but wonder if the country’s clean mountain...
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KaritasM
Oct 6, 20173 min read
Iceland - My Favorite Travel Destination!
Iceland, with its many natural wonders, has become one of the world´s favorite travel destinations. Many who visit develop an...
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KaritasM
Aug 31, 20173 min read
Beach-time Relaxation!
In July my husband and I spent a few relaxing days on a secluded beach with stunning views to the town of Gythio and the sea of the...
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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
Jul 24, 20175 min read
Athens in the Summer!
I often get asked by friends and visitors to make recommendations or even itineraries for things to do in Athens during the summer! You ...
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KaritasM
Jun 16, 20173 min read
Beachside Hideaway for Foodies!
For holiday-seekers tired of the crowds in many of Greece’s traditional tourist haunts and islands, Pelion, with its mountainous...
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KaritasM
May 25, 20172 min read
Slim Bites 4our Waistlines!
With the summer and swimwear season fast approaching, it’s time for some of us to shed a bit of extra winter fat and a few cuddly bulges...
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KaritasM
May 13, 20172 min read
Fish Point for Passionate Fish Eaters!
The Greeks love eating fish but there are a lot of home cooks who are terrified of preparing fish. Many of my friends go wide-eyed when...
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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 30, 20172 min read
A Taste of Greece on a Plate!
In Greece, there is no shortage of fish taverns to choose from. Some special occasions call for an exceptional eatery . . . like the...
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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
Apr 3, 20173 min read
A City Break on the Island of Aegina!
With the sun shining and the temperatures rising around this time of the year, many of us living in Athens get what I call, the island...
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KaritasM
Mar 17, 20172 min read
Pachi - A Lovely Day Excursion!
One of my favorite choices for a short daily excursion on a sunny winter or spring weekend is a visit to the small community of Pachi,...
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