While this recipe is ripe for winter, it benefited from the brightness of the abundance of tomatoes from our garden in the height of summer. The ultimate comfort meal, and you know it is a good one when the photo is awful (we couldn’t’ wait to eat)- I couldn’t wait to post the recipe for…
Month: July 2025
The Anassa Hotel Cyprus
On a recent family visit to Cyprus, we enjoyed a lovely, albeit extremely hot, evening at the gorgeous Anassa hotel in Neo Chorio. We arrived early for sundowner cocktails and were lucky to snag the corner table for my favorite occasion of the day. After perusing an extensive menu of mocktails and cocktails, the gentleman…
Elysium Hotel- Paphos
We recently enjoyed a few nights at the absolutely gorgeous Elysium Hotel in Paphos. Everything about the hotel was just top- from the luxurious rooms (and their glorious aircon), to the overly welcoming staff, to the perfect sunset terrace, to the sprawling breakfast buffet. Really, this hotel exceeded our expectations and we were only sorry…
Review of The Fox & Pheasant Gastropub in Chelsea
Number 98 on the world’s best gastropub’s list is The Fox & Pheasant in Chelsea. Staying not so far away, we landed a Thursday night reservation and were greeted with a walk through a charming neighborhood to said neighborhood enjoying drinks in the street on a lovely summer night. Based on this, we thought the…
Avoid This Hotel: Mornington Kensington
This hotel, part of the Best Western group, brings thoughts of an essential rebrand, “Worst Western.” I hate to complain, particulars for a very short last minute city break where cheap and cheerful was the theme, but honestly this hotel was horrendous. I called to inquire prior to booking about a safe and was assured…
Mediterranean Grilled Zucchini Salad
In prime grill season, I’m largely in charge of sides and have been enjoying test driving a plethora of new flavors. This zucchini salad delivered a summery burst of flavor and color. Mediterranean Zucchini Salad
Mustard Tomato Tart
This mustard tomato tart is a balance of tangy, sweet, salty, and a little bit cheesy. It was the perfect snack to bring along to the weekend’s barbecue and well received my friends. So easy, and not too heavy, I’ll definitely be turning to it again. Mustard Tomato Tart