Back in 1984, some time around mid September or beginning of October (my mom didn’t keep track of those “minor” details), the tooth fairy paid me a visit. I remember that she left me 10.00 Dinari – I have no … Continue reading →
Pastokydono or Komfeto: Quince Paste (??????????? / ???????)511 (1 vote)
The quince and the Greek honey melded into a translucent paste delight, freckled with slivered blanched almonds. Click to Enlarge Image.This Greek dessert is a specialty of the island of Kefalonia. Long before chocolates and other modern sugar-based[...]
Ingredients :Double Crust:
2 1/2 cups flour
1/4 cup ice water
1 cup butter (2 sticks)
pinch of salt
Pie Filling:
3 pounds quince, peeled, cored and sliced ...
Ingredients :6 cups of quince (about 5 quince), rinsed, grated, leave peel on.
4 cups of water
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 cups of sugar
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