Baklava
Thirty or more nut-filled, paper-thin layers of filo glazed in
a spicy honey-based syrup make this the king of desserts. Every
country in the Near East claims baklava as its own.
Kataife
Delicious shredded nut pastries - a variation of baklava
Koulourakia
Small sesame twists of butter cookies, with a light sugar glaze.
Perfect (and traditional) with coffee.
Kourambiedes
Powdered sugar covered crescent-shaped butter cookies that melt in
your mouth. They are served at weddings, at Christmas, and on
special occasions, such as namedays and holidays . . . and
Festivals!
Melomakarona
A cookie drenched in honey and sprinkled with a spiced nut
mixture.
Paximadia
Little toasted cookies with the distinctive flavor of almonds.
Great with coffee.
Galactoboureko
Filo pastry filled with a delicious custard filling and covered
with a honey-based syrup.
(camera shy)Indokarido
Coconut-dusted semolina cake dipped in syrup . . . and other
delicious dessert pastries sold throughout the Festival grounds.