Soumada, syrup made from almonds or bitter almonds. The etymology of the word is not known. According to popular interpretation, the word soumada comes from “sumádi” (= mark, sign), that is, a gift…

The white sweet is the classic Constantinopolitan treat, which was traditionally prepared on the feast day of Saint Demetrius and kept for the rest of the year. To this day, it remains the official…