White-washed houses, bright blue skies, sun sparkling on the sea, and brilliant sunsets. Some of Greece’s most iconic images are of Santorini. Santorini is an island in the southern Aegean Sea and a regular stop for cruise ships wending their way through the Greek isles. Although it’s jam-packed with tourists ...
Living so far from our families, we’re nostalgic on Mother’s Day. We call and send flowers, but always wish we could be together in one place. To feel closer to our mothers, we do something special on Mother’s Day.
Last Sunday, we celebrated by making Eggs Rockefeller with Dandelion Greens and ...
“If there are three Greeks in a room, you’re bound to hear five different opinions about the correct way to cook just about anything.”
Or so goes the self-deprecating joke at Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in Anchorage, Alaska. Although it may not be literally true, the joke helps lighten the ...
Friday felt like the first true day of spring. The sun was shining, and I could almost feel trees and plants waking from their winter slumber.
Oh sure, there’s still snow on the ground, trees are bare, and temperatures are still in the low 30s at night. But days are gloriously ...
I fell in love with food writer and teacher Patricia Wells during the pre-internet, pre-satellite-TV era.
We were living in Greece, and I barely spoke the language. Virtually no one on the island spoke English. We’d find BBC or Voice of America shortwave broadcasts when we were lucky; otherwise I didn’t ...
For the last five days, I’ve been celebrating my birthday. I’ve indulged myself, and been indulged by friends and husband. My house looks ravaged (indulgence=no cleaning). My blog’s been neglected (indulgence=no writing).
Now it’s Monday, and time to pick up the pieces. The dishwasher’s humming, and a load of clothes is ...
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