Holiday Peanut Brittle – Thin, Crunchy & Festive
The Story & Intro There’s something magical about the smell of warm sugar swirling with cinnamon and vanilla especially during the holidays. Every December, my kitchen in Crete used to …
No-Bake Reindeer Chow (Holiday Puppy Chow)
The Story & Intro If there’s one treat that instantly brings me back to the excitement of childhood holidays, it’s no-bake reindeer chow. Growing up on the beautiful island of …
Candy Cane Chocolate Truffles Smooth chocolate truffles rolled in crushed candy canes
There’s something magical about the holidays that makes me want to dive straight into my kitchen and create little bites of joy. One of my fondest memories from childhood was …
Salted Caramel Christmas Pretzel Bites – A Sweet, Salty Holiday Favorite
The Story & Intro I still remember the first time I made Salted Caramel Christmas Pretzel Bites during a chilly December evening in Crete. Even though Christmas on the island …
Gingerbread Truffle Bites Cozy, Festive, and Irresistibly Easy
The Story & Intro Every time I make Gingerbread Truffle Bites, I’m instantly taken back to my childhood winters on the beautiful island of Crete. Even though we didn’t have …
Old-Fashioned Divinity Candy Light, Fluffy, and Perfectly Sweet
The Story & Intro Growing up in Crete, Christmas felt magical in its own Mediterranean way. Even though snow never touched our island, the warmth of family, food, and stories …
Cranberry Pistachio White Chocolate Bark
The Story & Intro There’s something magical about making Cranberry Pistachio White Chocolate Bark, especially during the cooler months when the kitchen feels extra cozy. Every time I melt that …
Homemade Chocolate-Dipped Marshmallows Fluffy, Festive & Unbelievably Easy
The Story & Intro There’s something magical about making Homemade Chocolate-Dipped Marshmallows especially when it brings back memories from my childhood in Crete. Growing up, I spent so many cozy …
Classic Christmas Toffee: Buttery Buttercrunch with Chocolate & Sprinkles
The holiday season always reminds me of the warm kitchen smells from my childhood in Crete. I can still picture my grandmother carefully stirring her candy pot, the rich aroma …
Peppermint Crunch Fudge A Creamy, Festive Holiday Treat
The Story & Intro Growing up on the beautiful island of Crete, the holidays always felt a little magical. Even though we didn’t have snowy winters, my grandmother somehow turned …