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Fystiki Aeginis: The Greek Pistachio Nut

Posted On July 25, 2022June 6, 2023 By Maria Paravantes5 Comments

Every year the Greek island of Aegina celebrates its most prized specialty food product: the fine “Fystiki Aeginis” or Aegina pistachio. Learn more

Category: Greek Food Culture & Traditions/Maria's Greek Tip of the Month

Ypovrichio: The Greek ‘Submarine’ Spoon Sweet

Posted On August 3, 2021April 3, 2023 By thegreekvibecomment

The “Greek submarine" or “Ypovrichio” is a white chewy sweet flavored with vanila or mastiha and served on a spoon dipped in a long glass of crystal cold water. Learn more

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