Let’s face it, Halloween is going to be a bit different this year. While we might not be planning for a big costume party or epic night of trick-or-treating, Halloween can still be a ton of fun. I’ve ordered a bunch of Halloween candy and am planning to make...
German Plum Cake a.k.a. Pflaumenkuchen As many of you already know, my dear Oma (German for grandmother) passed away a few months ago. At nearly 106 years old, I shouldn’t complain about the loss. But when it comes to matters of the heart, no amount of time is ever...
Koulourakia for Greek Easter We Greeks like to do things a bit differently. So, while most of the world has already celebrated Easter, we’re just getting started. In Greece, Easter easily surpasses Christmas as the biggest holiday of the year. Whole lambs are roasted...
Kourambiedes Greek Christmas Cookies Aside from family, friends, and amazing beaches, the other thing that I really miss about living in Greece:holiday cookies. Greek holiday cookies are nothing like American cookies, but don’t get me wrong, I love those, too....
As far as I’m concerned, chocolate mousse cake is a classic. Like chocolate chip cookies and brownies, it will never go out of fashion. This tricolor (a.k.a. triple mousse cake) requires a few more steps than the recipes I typically post. That said, we’re...
One of the things that I most loved (and miss) about living in Greece was the close proximity to other countries. If you wanted to visit Rome for a weekend, no problem. Berlin, Amsterdam, London, every major European city was just a hop, skip, and a jump away. So, we...
