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Eleni

About Eleni

Eleni Boukouvala is a trip enthusiast,born in Athens and has been working as an English teacher and a school psychologist for over 20 years. Her passion expands to continuous traveling,healthy diet and workouts and baking sweet-heathy treats.

200 flags wave in Syntagma Square, Athens

Final preparations are underway for the events commemorating the 200th anniversary of the 1821 Greek Revolution. On Thursday, the Greek Independence military parade will take place in Athens in front of a number of foreign dignitaries. One of the most talked about decorations are the 200 flags in Syntagma Square which surround a special “1821” [...]

The most awesome hotel desserts created by top pastry chefs worldwide!

Extraordinarily creative people are constantly trying to outperform themselves making amazing hotel desserts! If you follow some of the most famous pastry chefs on Instagram, you will soon understand that there is a silent competition for the most original, the most spectacular, the most delicious dessert. Dishes that look like paintings, innovative sweet creations that [...]

By |2021-03-20T15:45:07+02:00March 20th, 2021|Categories: Bake My Day|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

The Guardian pick their 10 ‘best crowd-free’ Greek destinations

British daily newspaper The Guardian recently published a list of their ’10 best crowd-free Greek islands and coastlines.’ “Greece is the word on everyone’s lips and, fingers crossed, its sun-kissed beaches will welcome us back soon. All these places offer a taste of true Greek culture,” says writer Mary Valiakas. These 10 stunning island and mainland destinations offer [...]

By |2021-03-19T17:42:28+02:00March 19th, 2021|Categories: Travel My Day|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

Forbes names 5 Greek destinations “ready for vaccinated travellers”

Forbes has revealed Kefalonia, Rethymno, Athens, Rhodes and Kos are among “The 15 Best European Destinations Ready for Vaccinated Travellers”. “As the European Commission prepares to present a project to issue a digital vaccination passport, some European Union member countries are ready to recognise the document and are implementing lighter conditions for vaccinated travellers in [...]

By |2021-03-18T15:55:55+02:00March 18th, 2021|Categories: Travel My Day|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

Caesar Salad with Pancetta

AUTHOR NOTES That it was invented in Tijuana, Mexico, by an Italian, I did not know until two years ago. I claimed it as American. That the original may not have included anchovies? I did not know! There's a lot I don't know. I have no problem with raw egg yolk, but in this version's [...]

By |2021-03-13T16:51:26+02:00March 14th, 2021|Categories: Bake My Day|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Sarah Jessica Parker at Her Store in New York, Serving the Full Carrie

With plans for the Sex and the City reboot And Just Like That ramping up (shooting is reported to start this spring), perhaps it makes some sense that New York City’s Number One Hustler is feeling a little bit more Carrie lately. Hopefully, we don’t make this sound too calculated, since we know that’s not [...]

By |2021-03-13T16:44:15+02:00March 13th, 2021|Categories: Look My Day|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

CARROT BREAD WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Carrot Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting is packed with the requisite shredded carrots, nuts, and coconut, but it’s that frosting that’ll get you every time. If you love carrot cake but rarely have the time or energy to pull it off, try this quick carrot bread! Nothing beats a rich moist carrot cake with cream [...]

By |2021-03-10T18:37:40+02:00March 11th, 2021|Categories: Bake My Day|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

Greece Aims to Open 2021 Tourist Season by May 14

Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis stated on Tuesday that the Greek tourist season for 2021 will open on May 14. Credit: Greek Reporter Summer in #Anafi! ????Photo: @giannistsou.1. Congratulations ????Chosen by: @stavros.soultanias Greek Tourism Minister Haris Theocharis stated in a press conference on Tuesday that Greece is pinning its hopes on opening its tourist [...]

By |2021-03-10T18:30:20+02:00March 10th, 2021|Categories: Travel My Day|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

Jennifer Lopez’s $80 Rhinestone Heels Will Make You Want to Wear Fancy Shoes Again

She's showing off the pair — which are from her JLO Jennifer Lopez collection — in a brand new Spring '21 campaign.   Remember getting dressed up and slipping your feet into something other than slides and slippers? Right now, it sort of feels like a distant memory, but we're more than ready to embrace [...]

By |2021-03-07T15:19:13+02:00March 7th, 2021|Categories: Look My Day|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

HEALTHY CUPCAKES

Hands down, these are the healthiest cupcakes you’ll ever make and they need just one bowl! No eggs, no sugar, and no dairy are needed, but you’d never tell! Less than 150 calories per cupcakes. Healthy Cupcakes When it comes to delicious and healthy desserts, my favorite recipes to make are chocolate chip cookies, brownies, and these [...]

By |2021-03-02T16:48:15+02:00March 3rd, 2021|Categories: Bake My Day|Tags: |0 Comments
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