I moved to my rock, Cyprus, 9 years ago from Atlanta, GA. Tired and beleaguered from having back-to-back children and a corporate finance existence where I spent my time either chained to…
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Claudia
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Fava beans are the Mother of all beans. In the UK they are know as “broad beans” because of their girth (presumably). And while they are growing in popularity in the West, there…
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Stuffed grape leaves are an age-old favorite in my house. Growing up in an Egyptian-Greek household, special occasions always called for stuffing some vegetable or leaf. Long, mean and green (and oh so…
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Tabbouli (also known as “Tabbouleh”) is a great Middle Eastern salad that is comprised mostly of fresh parsley, scallions, tomatoes, and lemon. Like hummus and tzatziki, it will be found on most…
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Spanokopita is a wonderful recipe that can be made year-round. It’s wholesome, filling, light and at the center of every family’s dinner table about once per week. Origin is Greek, with…
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Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Persians have cultivated and consumed this healthy and hearty vegetable for thousands of years. Today, beets are grown primarily in the winter and are served on a dinner table…
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I know, I know. What does living like a goddess have to do with the Super Bowl? Well, we girls of the Mediterranean love to host (and go to) parties. Since the…
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Warning: this post may offend some of my genteel readers. I apologize in advance, but I need to speak the truth about attitudes of moderation and political correctness in the Old World.…
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Hello my lovely fellow goddesses! Happy 2016! Has everyone binged, eaten, drank during their holidays and need to de-fluff a tad? In an effort to save both the environment and my waist,…
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Hello, fellow goddesses! I hope you guys had a fantastic Christmas filled with family, friends and food. This Christmas for me was not as perky as past. I am just now getting over…