It’s a Date All the ingredients in this recipe are raw and the sweetness of the medjool dates combined with that of honey is just perfect. The essence of blossom water and almonds add up a crunch. Dates have been a staple food of the Middle East for thousands of years. The Ancient Egyptians used them…
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Dec
Dec
Every year, around this time, a “sweet dilemma” of choices and tastes… Kourambiedes or melomakarona? Starting in early December, at home we start baking… The word “melomakarona” is a combination of meli, which means “honey,” and makaronia, which comes from the ancient Greek word makaria, meaning “blessed”. Μrs Lila, my good friend Maria’s, mother, makes her famous delicate Christmas bites…
07
Dec
Dec
Let It Snow! It’s the time of the year, again. Today is Saint Nicolas’ day… Being traditional with this Christmas ritual, this is the day we make our kourambiedes at home… I treasure every single step of their preparation: Choosing the right, fragrant fresh cream butter (I use the Cretan Stakovoutiro), best quality almonds, icing…