A one week stay in central Crete

A one week stay in central Crete

Vineyards, archaelogical sites and beautiful views During our trip to Crete in 2021, after spending a week in western Crete, we spent a week in central Crete, specifically near Arkalochori. We found this location perfect for exploring the nearby wineyards (and there...
A one week stay at the InterContinental Crete

A one week stay at the InterContinental Crete

If you have visited any of our blog posts before, you would have seen just how much we love Crete. In fact- this was our fifth visit- and most certainly not the last! We have previously visited Knossos Palace and Heraklion, Margarites and Moni Arkadi, Loutro, and much...
Wild garlic and asparagus risotto

Wild garlic and asparagus risotto

A tasty and delicious dish! This is a very seasonal recipe, perfect for spring time when wild garlic is fresh and in abundance! Servings 6 Prep time: 10min Cook time: 40min Difficulty: Easy Ingredients 2 cups of arborio rice 1 medium onion 2 cloves of garlic 1 big...
Pan fried tofu (Dubu Buchim)

Pan fried tofu (Dubu Buchim)

A delicious combination of soft tofu and bit of spice Pan fried tofu (or Dubu Buchim) is a popular Korean side dish, and is quite straight forward to make. You can either serve this as a side dish, or as a main with some rice. Servings 4 Prep time: 5min Cook time:...
Mushroom and thyme pate

Mushroom and thyme pate

Creamy pate with hints of thyme and garlic This is a simple yet delicious pate, great served on toast for brunch or as a snack. We served this with a soft-boiled egg, a simple lambs lettuce salad and some smoked salmon, making for a tasty and filling dish overall....