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...

A simple, everyday version of spanakopita There’s something about spinach and feta that always feels like home. These little pitas are inspired by traditional spanakopita, but made in a much simpler, more relaxed way - no delicate phyllo layers, no complicated steps. Instead, everything comes together in one bowl into a soft dough, packed with herbs, greens, and salty feta. They’re shaped into small oblong pitas (almost like rustic hand pies), brushed with egg wash, and baked until golden....

If you’ve ever complained to someone about feeling stressed, chances are you’ve heard some iteration of the question: “well, have you tried yoga?” It’s a bit of a cliché -and admittedly an annoying one at times- but it’s also a fact: yoga and exercise’s effects on mental health have been  thoroughly documented  after all.  Movement, breath, and mindfulness practices can help shift the body out of a stress response and into a more balanced state. But what happens when you don’t have the energy...