Bougatsa, a traditional Greek pastry, has been a beloved dessert in Crete since the arrival of refugees from Asia Minor a century ago. Today, it remains a staple in Heraklion, especially enjoyed with powdered sugar and cinnamon. The pastry is…

In Thessaloniki, a local patisserie has introduced unique cakes flavored like traditional Greek Christmas treats, melomakarono and butter cookies (kourabiedes). The owner reports a surge in popularity, although rising costs of chocolate and ingredients by approximately 10% are forcing an…

During the Christmas season in Greece, traditional desserts like melomakarona and kourabiedes are favorites, with demand remaining high despite rising prices. Elsa Koukoumeria, President of Thessaloniki Bakers, predicts melomakarona will dominate this year’s holiday offerings. Prices for melomakarona have increased…

This festive season, Thessaloniki bakeries offer at least five different types of melomakarona, a traditional Greek sweet. Baker and president of the Thessaloniki Craft Chamber, Marios Papadopoulos, highlights the classic recipe and variations including chocolate melomakarona, Dubai-style with milk chocolate…