Author name: Dina Wilson

Hi! I'm Dina, a mother, gardener, homesteader, and seasonal recipe creator. I love to share practical tips from my family's homestead in Ontario’s Zone 5B. I write about medicinal herbs, gardening, and simple homemade recipes that support a self-sufficient lifestyle. Welcome to DBSFarmWilson.

Greek Koulourakia Cookies

Greek Koulourakia Recipe – Authentic and Delicious Twist Cookies

Every Greek home has that smell you never forget around the holidays – orange and vanilla baking together in the kitchen. For many families, that means koulourakia, the classic Greek twist cookies made before Easter. But in our house, they make another appearance at Christmas too, right alongside Greek white cookies Kourabiedes. These golden twist

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Greek White Christmas Cookies - Kourabiedes

Easy Authentic Greek White Butter Cookies (Kourabiedes) Nut Free

These soft, crumbly Greek white butter cookies – known as kourabiedes – are a holiday favorite across Greece (and the world where Greek’s have settled). Traditionally dusted with clouds of powdered sugar, they melt in your mouth and fill your kitchen with the aroma of celebration. My grandmother’s version skips the nuts and brandy but

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Freshly Baked Traditional Triopita

How To Make Traditional Tiropita (Triangle Cheese Pie) – Cheese Version of Spanakopita

These tiropita’s are literally my kryptonite. Pregnant or not – I crave them consistently. This savory cheese stuffed buttery pastry is the best appetizer, snack, or meal (to me) any time of year. To me, tiropita’s are more than just food – it’s memories of my grandmother and of being a child. Dreaming of those

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Dried Chamomile Flowers

Never Buy Tea Again: How To Grow And Harvest Chamomile

Chamomile is one of those herbs that feels like comfort itself. It’s known for its calming properties and is frequently “prescribed” for countless ailments. But did you know you can easily grow your own chamomile flowers and never have to buy from the store again? The advantages of chamomile tea are endless – from relaxation

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