Sweet acorn tomatoes (spoon sweet cherry tomato–“acorn”)
The “sweet acorns” are cherry tomatoes. The name “acorn” refers to the shape of the fruit, while the word “sweet” describes their taste, as in the case of the cherry tomato. The acorn cherry tomatoes…
Kakavia (Fisherman’s Fish Soup)
Kakavia was the food of the fishermen whenever they stopped, either to rest or to take shelter from sudden bad weather. The etymology of the word comes from “kakavi,” the bronze cauldron, and “…
Myzithra Halva (Halva with Myzithra)
A different kind of halva, with a different kind of “trahanas” made from mizithra cheese and flour. The recipe for mizithra halva was brought by the women of Smyrna. They considered it their “special…
Dried broad beans with tomato
The grandmothers on Ai Stratis used to call the island’s famous broad beans “nevrodetes” (“nerve-binders”), because, whether fresh in spring or dried in winter, they “hold you up.” The special…
Lobster with rice
Among the local products of the island, the lobsters of Agios Efstratios stand out for their excellent quality and wonderful flavor, as they are considered the tastiest in the Aegean. They are a…
Traditional almond sweets
Amigdalota are one of the most famous Greek sweets and you can find them in many regions of Greece. They are a classic treat at engagements, weddings, baptisms and all kinds of celebrations, since,…