Buffalo-Milk Rice Pudding
Originally published: May 3, 2016 – Updated: July 2026 A Creamy Summer Twist on a Greek Classic When the summer sun settles in and the afternoons seem to stretch forever,…
Golden Cherry Lattice Slab Pie – A Buttery Sheet Pan Dessert
This Cherry Lattice Slab Pie is the kind of dessert that feels both nostalgic and effortless—sweet homemade cherry filling tucked beneath a buttery golden lattice crust, baked in a sheet…
Summer Reading List: 6 Books That Capture the Spirit of the Season
Longer days invite us to linger over a novel on the porch, slip a paperback into a beach bag, or lose ourselves in a story during a quiet afternoon when…
My Mom’s Rice Pudding
Originally published: May 28, 2012 – Updated: June 2026 My mom’s rice pudding recipe has a secret ingredient—that was not so secret back in the 80s! Back in the day,…
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Hi, it’s Athina!
avid cook, timid DIY’er, shy photographer
Self-proclaimed bookworm extraordinaire with a degree in English & American Literature. Mastered the art of juggling early on as an EFL/ESOL teacher, but also as a former executive secretary in both a top-notch advertising company and a no-nonsense law firm. Currently, I’m a freelance content/line editor, writer, and blogger. I may have a penchant for irony, but trust me, I’m as easy-going as they come. I’m proudly committed to one human partner and a loving mother to two fabulous felines. I once tried to give up coffee and then swore not to make that mistake again!
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Buffalo-Milk Rice Pudding
Originally published: May 3, 2016 – Updated: July 2026 A Creamy Summer Twist on a Greek Classic When the summer sun settles in and the afternoons seem to stretch forever, I start craving desserts that are simple,…
Golden Cherry Lattice Slab Pie – A Buttery Sheet Pan Dessert
This Cherry Lattice Slab Pie is the kind of dessert that feels both nostalgic and effortless—sweet homemade cherry filling tucked beneath a buttery golden lattice crust, baked in a sheet pan and sliced into perfect squares. It…
Summer Reading List: 6 Books That Capture the Spirit of the Season
Longer days invite us to linger over a novel on the porch, slip a paperback into a beach bag, or lose ourselves in a story during a quiet afternoon when the heat keeps the world still. Yet,…
My Mom’s Rice Pudding
Originally published: May 28, 2012 – Updated: June 2026 My mom’s rice pudding recipe has a secret ingredient—that was not so secret back in the 80s! Back in the day, when desserts were reserved for special occasions…
Baked Anchovies with Tomato and Herbs
(Γαύρος στον φούρνο – A Rustic Greek Oven Dish). A Taste of the Greek Coast In many Greek kitchens, anchovies are the quiet heroes of the sea. Small, humble, and often overlooked, they transform into something remarkable…
