a photo of our lemon pie with lemon wedges and mint.
24, Dec 2025
Merry Christmas Desserts!

Merry Christmas to you all! Thank you for being here on my blog, and a special thank you to those who have followed along since the very beginning. I hope you have a beautiful, healthy Christmas, and that New Year 2026 brings joy, success, and new adventures. Kala Xristougenna, ugeia,…

the final photo of our diples for the holidays
7, Dec 2025
Maniati Food Week- Diples Recipe

Diples I saved the best recipes for last in our Maniati Food Week! When you’re in Mani, you’ll see these beautiful, delicious diples everywhere. But what are diples? They’re thin, crispy, rolled pastries that are fried until golden, dipped in warm citrus syrup, then drizzled with honey and topped with…

5, Dec 2025
Maniatiki Salad with Orange & Smoked Pork

Maniati Food Week: Maniatiki Salad with Orange & Smoked Pork   What Makes Maniatiki Salad Unique So, what is one of the favorite fruits in Mani? Orange! You can find oranges in so many recipes, and I’ll admit…I may have secretly picked one from a main-street orange tree. But to…