Wrapping around… Holiday Spirit at home, the way I like to decorate, entertain and share love with my family and friends. Wrapping my Christmas presents has always been my passion. Over the years I have a collection of all kinds of ribbons, cards and vintage ornaments which I love to create into lovely gifts. Wabi…
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Dec
Dec
Every year, around this time, a “sweet dilemma” of choices and tastes… Kourambiedes or melomakarona? Starting in early December, at home we start baking… The word “melomakarona” is a combination of meli, which means “honey,” and makaronia, which comes from the ancient Greek word makaria, meaning “blessed”. Μrs Lila, my good friend Maria’s, mother, makes her famous delicate Christmas bites…
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Dec
Dec
Let It Snow! It’s the time of the year, again. Today is Saint Nicolas’ day… Being traditional with this Christmas ritual, this is the day we make our kourambiedes at home… I treasure every single step of their preparation: Choosing the right, fragrant fresh cream butter (I use the Cretan Stakovoutiro), best quality almonds, icing…