The Gift Card said, "Be Greek for a Day," and We Were

The Gift Card said, “Be Greek for a Day,” and We Were

October 3, 2014 in Food, Food Trip Friday, Greek

My home country, the Philippines, is known for celebrating different kinds of festivals or what we also call “Fiesta” (the Spanish term for religious festival or an event marked by festivities or celebration). Every little town or city, big or small, have their own festival to celebrate either religiously or just to celebrate the town or city’s foundation anniversary.

Over the weekend, the husband was lucky enough to be given a complimentary gift card to a Greek festival here in the city. I’ve never been to a Greek festival so when the husband told me about it, I was delighted. I always find it interesting and extremely exciting to explore new things, new places and even different cultures. It is one way to expand our knowledge, is it not?

Just like any other festival, the Greek festival offered different kinds of goodies like arts and crafts and even clothing, enjoyable entertainment for the family, and of course, food. Since today is “Food Trip Friday,” let’s talk about food, of course, shall we?

What you’re seeing below are different kinds of Greek pastries. I made sure I’ve taken down notes because some of them did sure sound Greek to me. But let me tell you, they are all yummy. Pardon the photos though. I just snapped them using my cellphone.

Baklava

Made with many layers of thin filo dough, buttered and covered with a ground nut and spice mixture. A thick honey syrup is poured over the top and allowed to soak through all the layers.

Kataifi

This pastry is made with shredded filo dough that is filled with a mixture of walnuts, sugar and cinnamon. Honey syrup is spooned over the top.

This one is kind of chewy.

Diples

A light, flaky dough dipped in honey and covered with walnuts.

Melomakarona

A light “cake like cookie” which dates back to the 14th century. A hint of orange enhances the ground walnuts and other spices. The cookies are soaked in honey syrup after they are baked.

Don’t they look enticing? Have you tried Greek pastries yourself? Or have you been to a Greek festival?

About Lynndee

I consider myself a foodie and I love road trips. I currently reside in North Carolina with my husband and son. I hold a degree in Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a Major in Management from my Alma Mater, Notre Dame of Dadiangas University in my hometown of GenSan, Philippines. I also love listening to music, singing, watching TV, reading and cooking.