My name is Dina Dimitriou Koutsela and I was born and raised in Cyprus. I left when I was 20 years old and moved to England. I have lived in Abu Dhabi and Doha for a few years too. I am a coaching psychologist and currently a mum to two beautiful girls, Nektaria who is 9 and Georgia (Gigi) who is 5. I am not a professional cook but I have a real passion for food so I am an ερασιτεχνης (lover of art) which translates in being a lover of the art of cooking! I cook everything and I love to experiment with new recipes and techniques apart from macaroons… macaroons are like my nemesis!
Things I like: reading,exploring new cities or new shops,cycling, twinkly lights, warm towels, watching documentaries,shopping,farmer’s markets,flowers, comfort food,skirts and dresses,the sun, washing dishes(what?), the sea, cooking shows, recipe books.
Things I don’t like: snakes, heat, lies and liars, ironing, long plane flights,goatees with no moustache?, exercise, egocentric people, going to the doctor, illness, politicians,unfairness,going to a club, watching the news, people who think they know it all, bad news.
Things I love: My daughters, my husband, my parents, my siblings, my nephew, nature, seeing the rain, listening to the rain, having a best friend from childhood, hearing my daughters laugh, cooking, baking, cooking and baking for other people, being happy, being healthy, good news, spa days, yummy salads, chocolate, travelling to new countries, old family photos of the people I love, my blog, being creating, watching movies, beach air, laughing, weekend brunch, waffles, pancakes, fruits, hot chocolates, lattes and good company.