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Authors: Lawrence Durrell
Ionian Welsh Rarebit.
Ask for “Saganaki”.
Roasted Pinna Shells.
Sole.
Ask for “Glosa”.
Crayfish is called Astacos.
Sweets to Try
Sesame Sweet.
White flaky blocks made from sesame, honey, and crushed almonds. Ask for “Halva”.
Yaourti.
A sort of junket of curdled milk sprinkled with cinnamon.
Waffles.
Ball-shaped waffles of flour with honey. Ask for “Loukoumades”.
Zante Nougat.
Sweetmeat called mandolato.