99. Yia Yia’s Kitchen - Lessons learned!

99. Yia Yia’s Kitchen - Lessons learned! Lessons from author Brianna Koucos’ Kitchen teaches cooking, life skills and traditions in her new children book collection called Yia Yias Kitchen Book Series. Brianna Koucos Today's Lexi:  Παράδοση — Paradosi (Tradition) In Today’s Episode: Meet author Brianna Koucos during a delightful and hopeful conversation with Kiki about preserving legacy, tradition, and family wellness with lessons from the Greek kitchen.  A former career counselor takes an experience of grief and turns it into moments of joy, tradition, and life skills with the memory of her Yia Yia while writing her new Yia Yia’s Book Series.  These books, one on Patience, one on Honesty and the third book about Family Tradition are excellent ways for adults to bond with their children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, friends and loved ones. Hear about…. How children learn how to be patient through making a meal, preparing a meal correctly and doing it all with love. Children learning life skills. The value of making something start to finish. Discovering what the younger generation can learn from a person born in 1916 and so much more. Brianna Koucos Midgley grew up in Salt Lake City, UT in a family who loved their Greek heritage and Orthodox faith. Among her fondest childhood memories are the times she spent with her beloved yiayia (Greek for grandmother). In Yiayia’s kitchen, she was not only showered with love, but learned many valuable lessons. Those memories have stayed with her throughout her life, inspiring and shaping her as a person and as a mom. With her young daughter, and now with her readers, she shares stories of her yiayia and those special moments. From passing down Greek family traditions, to life lessons, Brianna shares her grandmother’s timeless wisdom in her Yiayia’s Kitchen book series. This celebration of the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren, evokes precious memories, and connects generations. Perfect for kids ages 3-10, her books make great gifts for kids and yiayias alike. What a fun gift for a new baby or to announce a pending arrival to a future yiayia! Brianna also sells custom gifts on her website: yiayiaskitchenchildrensbooks.com. Yiayia's Kitchen Series by Brianna Koucos Today's Ola Kala Moment: When you want to be Ola Kala - All is Well, Doing it right the first time allows for not having to do it again. Resources: yiayiaskitchenchildrensbooks.com/ Credits: Music: Spiro Dussias Vocals: Zabrina Hay Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary 🫒 Purchase the finest, yummiest extra virgin olive oil from Kalamata, Greece at the Kefi Life Shop!🫒   Please be sure to follow the Kefi L!fe podcast on your favorite podcast platform to ensure that you are Ola Kala in mind, body and soul! Follow Kefi Life on Instagram (@kefilife365)! For a natural and uplifting support with your health and wellness, connect with Kiki to discover the beauty of essentials oils (my.doterra.com/kefilife).   This episode made possible in part by: The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis — Ranked #1 LTLawChicago.com   This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. None of the information should be construed as medical advice. Users are encouraged to seek professional medical assistance for any significant health-related matters.