Any meal you cook with love and serve to people you love is capable to fill their heart and soul with happiness. So, do not hesitate to share happiness. Happiness is the only thing that multiplies when you share it. For example, a few days ago I made fried zucchini. It's so amazing how one... Continue Reading →
I started a YouTube channel today
Dear friends and followers I just started a YouTube channel. My first healthy recipe is already published. I started with the bread because of my Slavic roots. When my mother taught me how to set up the dinning table the rule number one was: first you put the bread and salt on the table before... Continue Reading →
What is the meaning of the Greek word ”philotimo”?
The Greek word philotimo (φιλότιμο) is a secret word that you cannot find a specific translation in any other languages of the world. Google translator is translating in English as ''the sense of honor'' but the word itself actually have very complex meaning. Nea Peramos beach Greece The term philotimo is uniquely Greek. It is... Continue Reading →
Why you should never order seeds from Wish
Since this corona crisis started as I mentioned in one of my previous articles in order to keep my mind and body busy I got involved with gardening full time. I had to do something productive, after losing my job and being stranded at home for months. It really helped me to keep my emotions... Continue Reading →
How I burned my fingers with red hot chili peppers
As I mentioned in my previous articles I got actively involved with gardening lately, after losing my job and after being stranded at home due the corona pandemic. Between the other things I grow in my garden I also got few small red hot chili peppers. We don't usually eat spicy food, but adding a... Continue Reading →
Corona isolation is perfect time for gardening
When this COVID-19 pandemic began we felt quite scared and anxious. It affected us enormously regarding our life and our productivity. During the first weeks of lockdown and isolation we did almost nothing, but watching the braking news and counting how many people died around the world. But we couldn't change or affect anything that... Continue Reading →
The art of communication
Carl Jung said: ''The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.'' He also said that: ''If one does not understand a person, one tends to regard him as a fool.'' So, in order to become a stunning communicator for the beginning you... Continue Reading →
How to regrow vegetables from leftovers
When you buy vegetables from the supermarket they are not dead, they are still full of life. Therefore you can regrow most of them from the leftovers. Here is one example on how I grew Bok choy from the leftover part. I just placed the bottom part it in a bowl with a bit water.... Continue Reading →
How you do anything is how you do everything
Even though I am uncertain of it's origin, the 'How you do anything is how you do everything'' adage is certainly meaningful. Central Park, NYC Antranik Kizirian, strength and flexibility expert said: ''The way you eat, the way you spend money, the way you have relationships is an expression of who you are and what you believe. Look at what you're doing and instead of trying... Continue Reading →
Healthy benefits of dandelion flowers, greens and roots with recipes
Dandelion Greens (radikia in Greek). Horta is a catch-all term for greens and horta vrasta means simply boiled greens in Greek language. This recipe features dandelion greens which are certainly very popular in Greek cooking as are their other green friends vleeta (amaranth), mustard greens, chicory, etc. fresh dandelion greens, Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) has been valued... Continue Reading →