Vasilopita – Greek Saint Basil’s New Year’s Cake The scent of citrus and warm vanilla always transports me back to my Yiayia’s (grandmother’s) kitchen in Athens. Every New Year’s Day, the whole family would gather, the aroma of Vasilopita filling the air. It wasn’t just a cake; it was a symbol of hope, a promise … Read more
Vasilopita: A Slice of Luck for the New Year The scent of citrus and warm spices always transports me back to my Yiayia’s kitchen in Athens. I remember being a small child, perched on a stool, watching her deft hands knead and coax the dough for Vasilopita into life. The anticipation was almost unbearable, knowing … Read more
Vasilopita: A Sweet Start to the New Year The aroma of baking bread, laced with citrus and a hint of sweetness, always transports me back to my yiayia’s (grandmother’s) kitchen. As the clock ticked down to midnight on New Year’s Eve, the centerpiece of her table wasn’t a glittering ball or champagne flutes, but the … Read more
Ev’s Vasilopita: A Slice of New Year’s Luck The scent of citrus, toasted nuts, and warm butter always transports me back to my Yiayia’s kitchen. Every year, as the clock ticked closer to midnight on New Year’s Eve, she would be carefully etching a cross into the top of her Vasilopita, a symbol of hope … Read more