HELEN XENOS

Theia Eleni was the best! She cared for us kids in a way that made us feel special. Theia and Theio taught us the gift of spending time and visiting the shut-ins and how important that time can be. Thank you for this lesson and so many more that came from the kind words and gestures from both Nick & Helen.

I will forever treasure the time I spent with Aunt Helen teaching me how to make lamb pita and baklava. She used various sized jars and containers for the ingredients. When I asked her how much they measured so I could write down the recipe, she'd shrug her shoulders and with her impish smile and twinkle in her eyes say "eh a cup" (or whatever the measurement was for that jar). Of course mine are no comparison but the joy I experienced with her was and will always be the main ingredient. She...

When I first visited the family of my husband-to-be, Neocles Leontis, Helen´s nephew, at Christmas 1995, aunt Helen welcomed me with open arms and heart into her beautiful home where a tremendous festive dinner was prepared for the entire extended family. Several such parties followed through the years but Aunt´s hallmark was not just her culinary artistry; it was her heartfelt, loving hospitality that made everyone feel like special, unique, and cared for. This taught me the value of...