Well, would you look at this post title? Some of my favourite words ever, all together: pesto, bacon & fried egg sandwich. I could really write (and eat) this all day. And actually, I did, I spent a whole day this summer having this for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It’s that good (and that easy). [READ MORE]
After a dreamy four day stay in Big Sur, we hit San Francisco and spent the last couple of days in Napa Valley. Even though I think I’ve left part of my heart in Carmel, these two days in the wine country have probably been my favourite. The scenery, the vines and cypress trees, the fragrant air and gorgeous weather have absolutely enchanted me- not to mention that a time spent drinking beautiful wine and eating the best seasonal food is always a time very very well spent. We’re off to Yosemite in a couple hours, where we’ll spend just over a day before heading back to our base, LA. I can’t wait to take in all the views to come and I’m quite excited for the hikes we have planned, but I’m still stuck in a wine state of mind- hence today’s Food for thought. Cheers to great weekend, y’all! [READ MORE]
Every September, I’m dreading the whole back to school transition: until my work schedule is all figured out and most of my boring everyday affairs are in order, I’m constantly in a mild frantic state. At the same time, I love going back to parts of my routine, especially those involving exercising, eating and cooking. Even more so, I’m looking forward to the activity which involves the latter two, plus our friends: casual dinners at home. [READ MORE]
We’ve been in LA since Wednesday and I’m already kinda in love with the place. The weather, the palm trees, the iconic landmarks and beautiful houses, plus the delicious food I’ve tasted so far, have all stolen my heart. Our schedule for the next couple of days will include a couple hikes up the hills and a day in Malibu, before we head up to Big Sur and Napa for a week. Hope you’re all having an equally inspiring time wherever you are. Happy weekend, y’all! [READ MORE]
With the exception of a super rainy, gloomy Saturday, the weather in London has been almost unseasonably sunny and hot- and the forecast for this week is similarly bright and promising. We won’t be around for it, but luckily California also promises a beautiful Indian summer. And while I kinda can’t wait for pumpkins and apples galore, I’m happy to enjoy the beautiful summer produce for a little while longer. My favourites at the moment: juicy tomatoes and crisp corn on the cob. [READ MORE]
We’re back in London and I really have lots of mixed feelings about it. Our tiny apartment feels tinier, yet cuter than ever and the city’s hustle and bustle is driving me crazier than before. Yet meeting up with friends and exchanging summer stories and being back in my kitchen makes it all worth it. Having something exciting to look forward to also helps: we’re leaving for our California honeymoon in a few days and I couldn’t be happier! We’ll start things off in LA and then working our way up the North. [READ MORE]
I’ve been back in Athens for a week now and while I’ve developed a deep home-sickness for London, I’ve also been craving summer dishes. I still can’t get enough of fresh vegetables, herbs and fruits and all I wanna do before I go back to my beloved moody city is to consume heaps of all of the above. [READ MORE]
We got married last Friday and let me tell you, those cliches about weddings, they’re all true: the month leading up to the day was a damn stressful one, filled with all sorts of tension, bickering and mini fights and the day of was the best goddamn day ever. [READ MORE]
I’m back y’all! The past couple of weeks have been spent in a frantic wedding prep haze, equally filled with joy, bickering, tension and excitement. We’re tying the knot in a couple of days and since I’ve now crossed off most of what needs to be done of dozens of lists, I’m finally ready to come back to my favourite place, with one of my favourite recipes: kunefe! [READ MORE]
I’ve spent the first half of this week in Athens, doing all sorts of wedding prep and cursing (over the heat and said prep); the second half was spent mostly by the beach, re-reading Around the World in Eighty Days, dreaming of India and Phileas Fogg as my wedding planner. Here’s to a dreamy, stress-free weekend! [READ MORE]