• Blog
  • Journal
  • Subscribe
  • About
The Tiny Book

Recipes, Travel & Inspired Living

The Tiny Book
  • Travel
  • Recipes
  • Life in Crete
  • Seasons
  • Home Décor
  • Lifestyle
  • Printables
  • Travel
  • Recipes
  • Life in Crete
  • Seasons
  • Home Décor
  • Lifestyle
  • Printables
  • New Year’s Eve Food Ideas That Feel Festive, Easy, and Effortlessly Elegant

    New Year’s Eve food should feel special — without keeping you stuck in the kitchen all night.These ideas are designed for celebrating, sharing, and actually…

    Read More
    Gabi Ancarola
  • Seven Signature New Year’s Eve Cocktails You’ll Love

    new year's cocktails

    New Year’s Eve calls for drinks that feel celebratory, intentional, and just a little bit magical.These seven signature cocktails are designed to toast the past…

    Read More
    Gabi Ancarola
  • Super Easy Christmas Cookies All The Family Will Love

    Some recipes become traditions without even trying.These super-easy Christmas cookies are one of ours! I’ve been baking these cookies for years, and they have followed…

    Read More
    Gabi Ancarola
  • 7 Quick and Super Delicious Christmas Desserts Ready in Minutes

    christmas desserts

    No one wants to spend the holidays slaving over desserts.These 7 recipes are festive, delicious, and ready in minutes. I have always enjoyed Christmas in…

    Read More
    Gabi Ancarola
  • 7 Make-Ahead Christmas Appetizers for Stress-Free Hosting

    make ahead appetizers for christmas

    Hosting Christmas can be hectic, but your appetizers don’t have to be.These make-ahead recipes save time, stress, and keep your table festive. I’ve hosted my…

    Read More
    Gabi Ancarola
  • 7 Vegetarian Christmas Appetizers Even Meat-Lovers Will Love

    vegetarian appetizers

    Vegetarian Christmas appetizers can feel just as comforting and festive as any classic dish.These are the ones that make everyone feel welcome at the table.…

    Read More
    Gabi Ancarola
  • 7 Christmas Appetizers You Can Make in 10 Minutes

    easy christmas appetizers

    When time is short, and guests are already on their way, these Christmas appetizers save the day. Fast, festive, and completely stress-free. Christmas hosting doesn’t…

    Read More
    Gabi Ancarola
  • 15 Christmas Hot Chocolate Recipes (Cozy, Easy & Totally Irresistible)

    Warm, decadent, soul-hugging hot cocoa is the drink of Christmas. Here are 15 cozy, Pinterest-friendly Christmas hot chocolate recipes your family will crave all winter…

    Read More
    Gabi Ancarola
  • Christmas Charcuterie Board: 10 Ideas That Look Fancy but Take Minutes to Assemble

    christmas charcuterie board

    Create Instagram-worthy Christmas charcuterie boards without hours of prep. Here’s how to wow guests (or yourself) in minutes. Charcuterie boards are holiday magic in edible…

    Read More
    Gabi Ancarola
  • A Christmas Meal for Two (or Three): How to Make it Special

    christmas meal for two or three

    Even if your Christmas table is just the two or three of you, you can create a warm, festive, and joyful meal that feels magical.…

    Read More
    Gabi Ancarola
  • Christmas Morning Breakfasts: Simple, Comforting Recipes for a Slow, Cozy Start

    Christmas Morning Breakfasts

    Christmas morning is a special pause in the holiday rush—a moment to breathe, gather around a warm table, and savor simple pleasures before the day…

    Read More
    Gabi Ancarola
  • Inside My Greek Christmas Table: My New Cookbook Inspired by Cretan Christmas

    my greek christmas table

    Step into the warmth of a real Greek Christmas, straight from my Cretan kitchen.Here’s the story behind My Greek Christmas Table—the little holiday book filled…

    Read More
    Gabi Ancarola
  • 25 Easy Christmas Cookies: Recipes You’ll Love to Bake!

    christmas cookies (1)

    This guide brings together 25 simple, heart-warming Christmas cookie recipes. Some of these recipes are inspired by my life in Greece, some by my travels,…

    Read More
    Gabi Ancarola
  • Easy Christmas Appetizers You Can Make in Under 20 Minutes

    The holidays are my favorite chaos: the lights, the music, the smell of cinnamon and pine filling our home.And somehow, amidst wrapping paper, cat antics,…

    Read More
    Gabi Ancarola
  • 5 Puff Pastry Recipes That Will “Save” Your Christmas

    puff pastry recipes christmas

    Sometimes Christmas is hectic, and you need a few recipes that are quick, delicious, and foolproof. These puff pastry ideas are exactly that—easy wins that…

    Read More
    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!

    Read More
    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…

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

    kourabiedes

    Learn how to make Kourabiedes: delicious Greek Christmas cookies!

    Read More
    Gabi Ancarola

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.

Awarded

Best Travel Blog – Greece 2022.

Recent Posts

  • Sacred Slopes of the Fujisan and the Glistening Sulfuric Veils of Owakudani: Geothermal Majesty
  • Tango and Rebetiko: Ports of Longing and Belonging
  • The Gion District’s Lanterns and the Neon Pulse of Shibuya

The Tiny Book © 2014-2025 TinyBookMedia
The Tiny Book – All rights reserved. Do not take images or content from this site without previous written permission from the owner.
More info.

Some links are affiliate links, this means that if you click on a link and purchase an item, I might receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you.

The Tiny Book is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees linking to Amazon.com.

2014-2026 - © TheTinyBook - Tiny Book Media
  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Printables & Guides
  • Subscribe
  • Home
  • Blog
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.