الأحد، 12 أبريل 2015

Buy Greek Desserts Online For The Unexpected Visitors

By Aimee Schwartz


The world has certainly changed over the last couple of decades, thanks to the Internet and the convenience it has brought consumers. Not only are they filled with tons of useful information, they also have the opportunity to do lots of shopping through the information highway, without ever leaving their homes. Far beyond purchasing wardrobe essentials, people can also buy their food or sweets this way. Below, discover why consumers buy Greek desserts online for any event.

There is something to be said about the ancient civilizations, and when it comes to the desserts of the Greeks, there is a recognizable eastern influence that bases their sweets on sugar, rather than cream and sponge. Purchasing these sweets via the Internet in San Diego, CA will provide consumers with many options. A very popular dessert is the walnut cake, known as Karithopita to the natives. Fillo pastries are another popular choice used in so many dessert options.

Greece has very well known sweets, and anyone who's tasted them will see that they often contain nuts and are typically soaked in a honey syrup. Soaking happens after the item has been baked to add sweetness and to ensure preservation.

The Greeks use numerous types of nuts that were typically found throughout the native land. Obviously, this is true of any country and any cuisine, which uses easily found ingredients that are native to their country. For the Greeks, these nuts include walnuts, pistachios, almonds, and many more.

These are the best types of deserts to keep on hand because they are soaked in the syrup that keeps them fresh and preserves them for longer. Any unexpected visitor can be treated to a fantastic sweet, alongside a cup of coffee or tea, and always with water. The natives enjoy their sweets at various times throughout the day and evening, but typically, not after a meal. After a meal, they prefer to put out some seasonal fruit.

The reason why they reserve their sweets for other times in the day is that they are a way of being hospitable when hosting a visitor. The other reason is because they are quite filling, meaning they would be over the top of a very filling meal. The best part is that one can keep them on hand for any unexpected visits, as they keep well for many days.

Some other popular indulgences include baklava, which is a rolled pastry that is soaked in syrup and filled with nuts. Kataifi is another favorite made with angel hair pastry, with a cinnamon nutty center that's baked and then soaked in honey syrup. Then there are Melomakarona--delicious cookies drenched in honey and topped with nuts. These are popular during Christmas.

The Greek sugar cookies are known as Kourabiedes. Although very popular during Christmas time, they are also put out at other celebrations throughout the year. The New Year's cake is known as Vasilopita. It is made with a coin dropped inside that brings good luck to the recipient when it's cut, typically right after midnight when the year changes. While anyone can feel rewarded making these sweets at home, they can take lots of time and be difficult for some. Thankfully, anyone who enjoys them can purchase them online, either for themselves or for a loved one.




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