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  • A Minimal Christmas: Beauty Without the Overwhelm

    Minimal Christmas

    This piece is all about embracing a minimal Christmas: fewer decorations, less pressure, and more intention. A simple approach to a season that often forgets…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • How to Make Vasilopita: Greek New Year’s Cake

    How to Make Vasilopita: In this post we tell you every secret to prepare the most delicious and authentic Greek New Year's Cake!

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Melomakarona: How to Make Traditional Greek Christmas Honey Cookies

    Soft, syrup-soaked, and utterly irresistible, melomakarona are the ultimate Greek Christmas treat.Every bite bursts with honey, spices, and nuts, bringing the warmth of Greek holiday…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Kourabiedes: How to Make the Classic Greek Christmas Cookies at Home

    kourabiedes

    Learn how to make Kourabiedes: delicious Greek Christmas cookies!

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Christmas in Crete: Unique Holiday Traditions and Best Things to Do

    Christmas in Crete

    When thinking about Crete, what usually comes to mind is the image of heavenly pink sand beaches, picturesque seaside villages, and gorgeous summer weather. However,…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Unique Greek Christmas Traditions: Everything About Christmas in Greece

    CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

    Some love Christmas, others despise it. Here are some interesting facts some Greek Christmas traditions in Greece, from food to superstition!

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    Gabi Ancarola
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About

Hi from Crete!
I'm Gabi, an expat solo mom battling semi-empty-ness syndrome. I speak four languages — though Greek is mostly guesswork.
Vertigo? Yes.
Hiking cliffs and driving mountain roads anyway? Absolutely.
I scream, I whimper, I complain… and still love every second.

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