Sweet and sour ribs (Tang Cu Pai Gu)

Sweet and sour ribs (Tang Cu Pai Gu)

A delicious, mouth-watering dish that is sure to impress This is a great recipe to recreate these ribs at home- and is not too difficult. We would suggest making this as a starter or part of a banquet- and your guests will definitely crave more! Servings 2-4 Prep...
Hearty Chicken and Israeli couscous soup

Hearty Chicken and Israeli couscous soup

A tasty, nourishing and filling chicken soup This soup is perfect for fighting a cold if you’re feeling a bit under the weather. Quite straightforward to make, it is also very healthy with its combination of ginger, garlic and herbs. Servings 4 Prep time: 5min...
A day trip to Rethymno

A day trip to Rethymno

Rethymno has a lot to offer- a stunning fortress, beautiful (and delicious) baked goods, incredible architecture and quaint streets covered with flowering bougainvillea… This city is certainly worth visiting, and this post talks about our favourite places- both...
Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore

Delicious, tender chicken in a rich tomato sauce- perfect in a slow cooker or on the hob This is a simple yet very tasty Italian recipe, great for a mid-week dinner or even when entertaining. The recipe is  very flexible and can be tweaked depending on what you have...
Hiking the Samaria Gorge

Hiking the Samaria Gorge

Sweeping views, beautiful pine trees and towering cliffs Undoubtedly the most famous gorge in Crete, and most probably one of the most famous in the whole of Europe, the Samaria Gorge is a must-do for those that love hiking, and we would say all visitors to the island...