One of our very favorite ways to eat apricots back in America was with mascarpone, honey and mint, so as soon as I saw the apricots and cherries start to ripen here on the island, I immediately looked for a way for us to enjoy that beloved seasonal meal once again and that is how… Read more
The traditional flavors of Greece have been my biggest source of inspiration as of late. Rosewater, mastiha and mahlepi may not be flavors that come to your mind when you think of Greece, because generally speaking, the Greek cuisine has not been fully experienced by the rest of the world, for reasons that are too… Read more
The seasons have always been a huge source of inspiration for me. When summer fades to autumn, or when winter warms into spring, these transitions are one of the most exciting times of the year. For it is during these shifts in our surroundings that I find my mind is the most inspired, bursting with… Read more
In the days preceding our move to Greece from America, I was on the phone with a friend and he suggested that I should start a journal to chronicle my thoughts and experiences surrounding our new life in Greece. Right when he said that, everything inside me knew that he was right. From here on… Read more
Believe it or not, I thought of this recipe as soon as I saw lilac growing in our village here in Greece. My father-in-law has always told me that the strawberries in Greece are the best he has ever had and now that we had arrived in Greece in time to try fresh local strawberries… Read more
As we were driven up the μονοπάτι (mono-PAH-ti) en route to our little studio in the village, my eyes bounced every which way as I attempted to take in every detail along the way. The island is currently in full bloom, the smell of citrus blossoms in the air and the vibrant green of spring… Read more
Boy has it been a while since I have blogged! Life has been all things crazy and overwhelming lately…currently of which is due to hosting a workshop the week before last and now getting ready to host our last U.S. workshop this week! Amidst the whirlwind, I wanted to take a quick moment to check… Read more
Citrus is probably my favorite thing about winter. Every year during citrus season, my mind always churns through new ideas of what I might create with these bright, refreshing fruits and I think I hit the jackpot with this candied citrus yogurt tart! Composed of simple ingredients, this tart is one of those recipes we… Read more
