Ever a source of inspiration for us and our retreats, and yet surprisingly simple and intuitive, the Blue Zone principles are a way of moving through the day that Greece has practised for generations, long before anyone put a label on it. This summer, we're borrowing five of those everyday habits - nothing complicated, and nothing you need to buy. Just some inspiration for a slower, saltier, more sun-drenched way to live for the next couple of months. 1. Put the stove away Blue Zone...

A traditional Greek dish full of sunlight, simplicity, and longevity. Tsigareli is one of those traditional Greek dishes I keep coming back to. It's earthy, gently spicy, deeply Mediterranean, and wonderfully versatile. You can make it with whatever greens you have to hand, eat it warm or at room temperature, serve it as a side or build a whole meal around it. It's also rooted in the kind of eating that has long been linked to longevity in Greece. Wild greens (horta) are a daily staple in...

It’s peak asparagus season, and right now Athens is full of it, hidden between the trails on Mount Hymettus and Penteli, stacked high at the markets, bundled on street corners, and showing up in almost every kitchen. The thinner, the better. This salad is a simple way to celebrate it. Crisp asparagus, sweet edamame, shaved fennel, and a bright lemon-hazelnut dressing. It's fresh, light, and ready in minutes. The kind of dish you make when the days get longer and everything starts to feel a...