Category: Europe

A Refreshing smoothie for the new year and the castle of Lindisfarne

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Pear & green apple winter smoothie

Lindisfarne castle @eugeniamakrogianneli

This is a quick post to wish everyone a very Happy New Year! I hope 2020 found you in wonderful company and that you shared some great food with your loved ones. I indulged myself with a little road trip here in the UK. The route took me up north and I visited the castle of Lindisfarne, just off Northumberland coast. There is also a delicious and very refreshing winter smoothie with pear, green apple and orange juice that I enjoyed whilst editing the pictures.

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The Best Modern Greek restaurants in London

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top 5 Modern Greek restaurants in London

Here I am again, writing from London. Spending a little longer than usual, it allowed me to explore the great food scene. London has amazing tasty nooks and corners where you can indulge yourselves in International cuisine. Greek restaurants in London rarely made it in the top of the list go to places. Luckily, this is no longer the case. Greek cuisine is on the rise, many Greek delicatessen offer products from small Greek producers and what’s more exciting original Greek dinners. The concept is all about sharing, plates will come out mezze style so that you can enjoy the delectable dishes in good company. So, here I am sharing with you my experiences of Greek restaurants in London. I visited the Modern Greek restaurants that have opened in the last five years or so. Judging from my experience, you should definitely put them on the list. Continue reading →Facebooktwitterpinterestinstagramby feather

My Belgian Beer walk in Ghent

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Plus a lot of information on brewing

My Belgian beer walk @eatyourselfgreek

Out of all the lovely travel activities I set upon during my stay in Ghent, my Belgian beer walk is what I enjoyed the most. Naturally, with so much talk about beer in Belgium, it was only normal to get myself in for such a treat. I had a wonderful guide too, beer expert Ariel Meeusen, from beerwalk.be who took me through the long list of Belgian Beers as well as the hidden beauty of Ghent. Want to learn more about Belgian beer? Keep on reading. Continue reading →Facebooktwitterpinterestinstagramby feather

When in Bruges…Pumpkin and mushroom bake

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Flemish delights

My stay in Belgium this time extended further than Ghent. I visited Brussels and Bruges and this post was supposed to be all about Bruges. I found myself shopping though, at their farmers market. so below you will find a very autumn dish, inspired by the goodies of the West Flanders: pumpkin and mushrooms bake with potatoes and carrots, for a true Flemish delight.

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London walks

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Going from one island to the next, from Mykonos to London was something I longed for a little while. No matter how wonderful the crystal clear waters of Mykonos, London’s grey skies and unending green horizons have a special place in my heart. I know, it’s absurd but I cannot resist the charm of the light grey clouds that hung lazily overhead, even if this comes with a spot of drizzle. And there is nothing better than a walk to take it all in. So this post is not about food, but walks in London and beyond.

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A trip to Ghent, Belgium

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City of bikes, beers and fries

I was in Ghent last week. If you follow my Instagram or Facebook you have probably already noticed what an interesting place Ghent is. For me, Ghent is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever visited: small enough to walk it, interesting enough to never get bored. There is no recipe in this post, but many pictures of Ghent instead and a few words on what delicacies you can enjoy when in Ghent. Continue reading →

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Athens city break

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One wonderful day in Athens

The Parthenon & Lycabettus hill, walking in Athens

Most of the people who visit Greece, usually fly to Athens. Be it at the height of summer, when Athens is swarming with visitors making their way to the islands or during winter, when mild weather and winter sun will help you recharge your batteries. However, it’s no secret that the best time to enjoy a crowd-free capital is in the autumn and spring. No matter which time of the year you choose to visit, the fact is you will be spending at least one day in Athens. For me, Athens is certainly worth visiting longer than just for a quick weekend break but it is so often the case that busy people have little time on their hands. So, how do you spend your day when you only have 24 hours in Athens? Here are a few suggestions to get you started: Continue reading →Facebooktwitterpinterestinstagramby feather

To Limani and a few words on Greek fish taverns

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 palaia Fokaia Greek fish taverns @eatyourselfgreek

I have many friends who visit Greece for holidays. More often than not this would be an escape on the islands, be it glamorous Mykonos, romantic Santorini or a chilled road-trip to the Peloponnese. Of course Athens will be kept for the prized city break of winter sun. If you are a first timer you are certainly going to keep yourself busy in the center, hopping from museum to museum and strolling in the center of Plaka. But what do Athenians do on their weekend?
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