Tabbouleh has distinct Mediterranean roots and variations of this dish can be found in all south-east basin of the Mediterranean Sea. Taking into consideration that Mediterranean basin incorporates 23 countries & territories, it makes absolute sense that recipes of tabbouleh can be found in Greek, Arab & Middle East, Turkish & North African cuisines. However,…
#Easy Lime Cheesecake
Who can resist the temptation of desserts? Who does not crave for a little sweet after lunch or dinner? Please, raise your hands. In general terms, I am not weak as a character but YES, I cannot say no when it comes to desserts & sweets. We all know that sugar & fat is not…
#Creamy Carrot Soup
Soups were always one of my best dishes. On the other hand, Nikos hates soups! How can you compromise this situation when travelling (& cooking) with a partner? One way is to change -as much as you can- the texture of the food. Another tip is to make it look desirable while cooking by “taking…
#Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk & Rice
I am pretty sure that if you do a brief research for this dish, you will come up with tons of different recipes & versions. However, this dish is so special for me because of the memories and the people I shared with more than the taste or the cooking method. At the end of…
#Van-made Granola & Müesli
Starting your day with a healthy breakfast is one of the keys for a low-risk, healthy lifestyle. Having a light, home-made & healthy breakfast before going to work is the catalyst as well as a basic parameter for a healthy living. But remember to stay away of trends and mainstreams and be very thorough &…
#Chipsi Mayai – (or how Tanzania meets Greece)
African countries (except Ethiopia) are not that famous for their cuisine. However, we have to say that local street food in Eastern Africa is quite distinct and we found some similarities with Mediterranean dishes. Chipsi Mayai is literally a potato-egg omelette that can be found everywhere in Tanzania, it is cheap & simple and can…
Consumption of ultra-processed foods and cancer risk
How rich is your diet in healthy stuff? How much processed food you consume? Read the findings of this study & change the way you eat!
#Beans & Sausages – A provocation
Sometimes it is very funny how different things that they “share” the same name are. According to the experts, the Spanish chorizo has nothing to do with the Mexican. So, when we visited México and without having any idea about the authentic chorizo taste from Spain, we went straight to the Mexican version. Mexican chorizo…
#Popeye Quinoa
Rule No1: Greeks love veggies. Rule No2: Veggies are healthy. Rule No3: Veggies can be sourced literally everywhere. The only thing you need is to know how to cook them, what would improve the taste and make them more yummy. We belong to a generation that grew up with spinach & rice (in Greece). Spinach…
#Méxican Quinoa
For travellers who are on the move, one of the easiest, cheapest & healthiest things they can cook is fresh veggies with any possible way. Raw, sautéed, stir-fried, baked, grilled and the list grows big. This is what I primarily do and this is how I manage to keep myself healthy & fit. In Europe…