Rose Lychee & Honeydew Granita

Have you ever had a refreshing granita? They are a traditional Italian treat, and they are so easy to make low carb! It originates in Sicily and is usually made with sugar, water and a variety of flavorings. Mine is made with a fruit smoothie and coconut water. I did not add sweetener to this … Continue reading Rose Lychee & Honeydew Granita →

Mizithropita (Ricotta Cheesecake) from Kefalonia

There is one dessert that reminds me of yiayia Anneta, whose kitchen I grew up in. While she made multiple types of traditional desserts that I associate with her, this one in particular no one else that I knew made. It is a ricotta based cheescake that is a regional sepcialty to Kefalonia, where we … Continue reading Mizithropita (Ricotta Cheesecake) from Kefalonia →