Traditional almond sweets
The almond sweets of Lesvos are considered among the best in the country. These small masterpieces are offered mainly at engagements, but also at weddings and baptisms. The Mytilene almond sweets,…
Traditional Vasilopita of Agiasos
The traditional Agiasos vasilopita is made throughout the year and not only on New Year’s Eve, as is customary in the rest of Greece. Its history is lost in time and mingles with that of St. Basil…
Salted Papalines
The papalina is a unique type of sardine that is fished during the summer months in the large, rich gulfs of Kalloni and Gera. It is small in size and thick, while its flesh is off-white in color.…
Balezes
This fragrant, rosewater-scented and light little dessert comes from Lesvos. It was given to women who had just given birth, in order to strengthen them and to ensure they had enough milk to…