Η συνταγή και στα ελληνικά στο τέλος της ανάρτησης! As I have mentioned in a previous post after the loss of war from Turkey in 1922, Greece had to accept about 1,500,000 Greek refugees from Asia Minor who had to abandon their homes and land and come here. Greece at that time was completely broke...
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Savory Rainbow Muffins
fava of Santorini, shrimps, pepper, onion, tomato, wine, legume, Greek, main course, seafood Marriage in Greece, just as I think in many other parts of this world, is very important not only for the couple, but also for the families and friends around. In the old days the festivities started one week before the wedding....
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Spanakopita with Handmade Phylo
Η συνταγή και στα ελληνικά στο τέλος της ανάρτησης! Hello my friends! I am back to Athens after my pilgrimage to my father’s village. We had a great time and I found the chance to get some rest and some sleep which I desperately needed. I hope you are all well and had a great...
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Deviled Eggs
Η συνταγή και στα ελληνικά στο τέλος της ανάρτησης! Greek Easter is gone, Mother’s Day is gone, and well I think I can safely say now that summer is on its way. Although in Athens yesterday we had a hail storm and a crazy strong rain, I think summer is showing the first signs here....
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Spinach and Goat Cheese Muffins
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Orange Fudge Brownies
Η συνταγή και στα ελληνικά στο τέλος της ανάρτησης! What do you think about birthdays? Is it a fun moment for you or it brings you a sweet melancholy by reminding you the fact that another year has passed? Is it a day of joy or is it a day of retrospect and resetting of...
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies
Η συνταγή και στα ελληνικά στο τέλος της ανάρτησης! Today here in Greece we celebrate two things. First, religionwise, the Annunciation of Mary, Mother of Christ and second the beginning of our rebellion against Ottoman Empire. As some of you know, Konstantinople (Istanbul) and consequently soon after Greece were subjugated by Ottomans in 1453 A.D....
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Vasilopita for 2013
Every year during New Year’s Eve, Greek housewives make the vasilopita. Vasilopita is a either a cake or a tsoureki and is a custom that comes from the very early Christian years. Just after the coming of the New Year or the next day the Chief of the family cuts the vasilopita. The person, who...
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Orange-Flavored and Spiced Up Honey Mug Cakes
Η συνταγή και στα ελληνικά στο τέλος της ανάρτησης! Do you remember the Chocolate Mug Cake I made some time ago? Well, I called my friend Laura the other time and she told me that she had made this cake many, many times since then and she asked if I could make a mug cake...
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Lemon Torte di Lefkothea
I have a friend. Her name is Lefkothea. Lefkothea was a sea divinity who saved Odysseus when he capsized close to the island of Phaeacians, his last destination before home. I know Lefkothea, my friend, since 1979. I was 10 years old when we moved to a new home and I went to a new...
