Samian sweet pumpkin bourekia with souma
The Samos bourekia were the Carnival sweet because of the fasting period. However, they were also commonly served at engagements, baptisms and when the bride made the marital bed, so that the couple’…
Traditional Samos Pancakes
The shape of the traditional pancakes is reminiscent of the millstone that grinds the wheat. Pancakes are made all year round, as they are the easy and economical sweet that is offered at happy…
Samos-style skaltsounia
A lenten and absolutely delicious treat. Traditional Greek cuisine has much to offer in this area, as does ecclesiastical and monastic tradition, since there are many kinds of lenten sweets. Apart…
Traditional Samian stuffed goat shoulder
A festive Easter dish that requires many hours, skill, and a wood-fired oven in order to become “like loukoumi” (melt-in-the-mouth tender). It is the tastiest dish of the year for the greatest day of…
Mandarin almond sweets
Chios is renowned not only fo μαστίχαr its mastic but also for its aromatic tangerines. Among the finest Chian treats are the well-known “mandarinakia”, that is, raw almond sweets made with fresh…