Plum and almond tart

Plum and almond tart

A delicious dessert, combining sweet plums and crunchy almonds This dessert is easy to cook, and only requires a few ingredients. The sweetness of plums goes really well with almonds, overall making for a great tart which is sure to impress. Servings 6-8 Prep time:...
Chocolate pots with cherries

Chocolate pots with cherries

A delicious combination of chocolate mousse, cherries and crushed chocolate biscuits These little dessert pots make for a delicious end to a meal. As they can be prepared in advance, they are perfect for a dinner party.  Servings 15 Prep time: 30min Cook time: 20min,...
A day trip to Gortyna in Crete

A day trip to Gortyna in Crete

During our three-week holiday to Crete, (see our blog post here for what else we got up to), we did a day trip to Gortyna, which is located about an hour south of Heraklion. Gortyna has various remains of an ancient city spread out across a big area- and there is...
Beef-filled aubergine rolls

Beef-filled aubergine rolls

Delicious bites,  full of flavour This is an easy and tasty recipe, full of flavour and quick to put together.  We served these aubergine rolls as a main but you can do smaller portions as a starter. Servings 2 Prep time: 15min Cook time: 15min Difficulty: Medium...
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...