Understanding Greece: The tradition of “Martaki”
🌸 The Tradition of “Martaki” (Μαρτάκι) – Welcoming Spring in Greece As winter slowly gives way to warmer days and brighter skies, Greece welcomes the arrival of spring with one of its most charming and symbolic traditions: the Martaki (Μαρτάκι), also known as “Martis” (Μάρτης). On the 1st of March, children and adults across Greece […]
Life at school – Kourabiedes
Kourabiedes are a traditional Greek cookie-like dessert with a unique flavor. They are made mainly from butter, flour, sugar and almonds, and their characteristic feature is that they are sprinkled with powdered sugar, which gives them a white, sweet surface. Their texture is crispy on the outside and melty on the inside, mainly due to […]