Archive for February, 2019
I Was Your Fire
I was your light, when you lived in darkness. I was your heat, which made you stronger. I was your spark, you didn’t know you needed. I was your flame, you thought you could tame. I was your fire, you watched me burn.
Bacon, Dates, and Goat Cheese
“No one is born a great cook, one learns by doing… try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless and above all, have fun.” – Julia Child I love bacon. I love cheese. I love sweets. I am not particularly fond of dates, but I am open to trying new food. When my sister, […]
Greece: Return to the Motherland
““Families are like branches on a tree. We grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one.” Last summer, I went to Greece to see my family. I flew for two days, with a stopover in London and a connection in Madrid. I was happy when I finally landed in Athens. When I was […]
Zucchini
““It’s around the table and in preparation of food that we learn about ourselves and about the world.” – Alice Waters I love zucchini. I used to make it with breadcrumbs and butter. In an effort to lead a healthier lifestyle, I have modified the way I prepare zucchini. Ingredients: 1 zucchini per person Oregano […]
The Salt Cave, Naples, Florida
“It’s all about finding the calm in the chaos.” – Donna Karan When I lived in Delray Beach, Florida, I used to frequent the Salt Suite. I loved the feeling of serenity I experienced at the end of a session. I tried to expose as many of my friends as I could to the benefits […]
Galaktaburiko
“I’m just someone who likes cooking and for whom sharing food is a form of expression.” – Maya Angelou Courtesy of my cousin, Betty. I come from an extremely talented group of cooks. As a kid, my mom wanted to teach me how to make all of the yummy Greek recipes. Unfortunately, I was too […]
8 Hours in London
“Traveling is worth more than money ever will be.” When I booked my trip to Greece, I had an eight-hour delay in London. The airport, Heathrow, is about an hour outside of the city. I have stopped in London many times, but I never had time to leave the airport. At first I was disappointed […]