It’s getting warm here in Athens and I think a refreshing juice is what we need from now on! A lemonade with mint and/or spearmint syrup; a refreshing, cooling…
Nettle, the weed everyone uproots when found it in the garden, had been classified before 2500 years from Hippocrates as “panacea.” He had added it in the list of…
Happy New Year everyone! Brussels sprouts, these tiny vegetables, many of you do not think well of, it is a truly miraculous food. Today we will analyze their beneficial…
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Chocolate Granola Bars
Today’s post is the last post for the Food Blog Awards 2015 contest, organized by VIMAGourmet magazine. In essence, it is the second challenge for the Best Design & Site Architecture…
Food Blog Awards 2015/ Homemade Edible Gifts/ Jams, etc/ Lenten/ Recipes/ Vegan/ Vegetarian
Dried Apricot Jam
Some time ago I posted the recipe for the dried figs jam and frankly I was surprised by the impact it had. I was thinking that readers might have…
Grapefruit, a misunderstood but very beneficial fruit with the tart and bitter taste, is famous for its fat burning abilities and its few calories. Although it is ideal for…
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Quinoa & Ginger Granola Bars
As many recipes I have made for granola bars are never enough. It’s either my love for cereals and nuts, or my weakness in such snacks, and I’ve always…
Spinach blinis with smoked salmon, a recipe for a light but nutritious meal, for a leisurely brunch at home, or for a light dinner. Blinis are small Russian pancakes,…
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Dried Fruit Muffins (St. Fanourios Cake)
Here I am again!! The holidays were great as well as the internet and social networks detox, but it is time to return to reality … Though I would…
Koliva (an offering of boiled wheat that is blessed liturgically in connection with the Memorial Services in Church for the benefit of one’s departed, thereby offering unto God) is…
Cereal bars with great taste. A sweet snack that will fill you with energy and keep you full for hours. I am really very happy when I make such…
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Biscotti with Cranberries, Almonds & Chocolate
Biscotti are the Italian version of sweet biscuits-rusks. Biscotti means twice baked. Italians used to bake them this way so they can be maintained for a long time in…
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Pistachio & Quinoa Granola Bars
I have a particular fondness in cereal bars. In recent years I have made several recipes combining various materials. I found out that the choices we have and the…
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Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
Anyone who does not declare a fan of hot chocolate to lift his hand! I am sure that most of you would do it. Who would say no to…
Many times we have heard and read about the benefits of dark chocolate and cocoa. In the previous post Raw chocolate balls with bee pollen, I mentioned briefly the…
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Spinach, Arugula & Prosciutto Salad with Smoked Cheese & Olive Spoon Sweet
Seasons Greetings!!! Yes, I know … the title of this recipe is too big .. but I could not ommit a single one of these ingredients … they are…
The nutritional value of breakfast is irreplaceable. I think that none thinks otherwise. It is the most important meal of the day and helps replenish energy stores (glucose), which…
Juices & Smoothies/ Lenten/ Recipes/ Snacks/ Take away/ Vegan/ Vegetarian
Green Tea, Grape & Peach Smoothie
Such a smoothie a day keeps the doctor away!!! This smoothie with green tea, grape and peach is a real dynamite of antioxidants, vitamins and fiber. Add it to…