Greece is known around the world for its delicious cuisine, and Greek desserts like baklava and loukoumades are no exception.

Ancient Greek sweets and desserts, from honey cakes to sesame treats, played a key role during festivals and in daily life.

On a food tour in Athens, I made an unexpected discovery at a small café — my first taste of a rose petal spoon sweet, a traditional Greek dessert. Served in a tiny glass jar with a miniature spoon, ...

Orders are now being taken for the annual Greek holiday pastry sale. Items include baklava (layered fillo dough with spices, nuts and honey), diples (rolled dough dipped in honey and topped with nuts) ...

First, let’s define a “spoon sweet.’ Considered a Mediterranean delicacy and a gesture of hospitality (often presented to guests in that part of the world), the spoon sweet is much like it sounds: ...

This city has an unrivaled sweet tooth: From boutique, French-style cafés with divine shop windows to elegant bakeries-patisseries and a modern, innovative restaurant that has recently introduced the ...

Don’t try and say the names, unless you are confident in your ability to speak the language of Greek pastry. Me? I just point and smile at the pastry counter at Tacoma’s Greek Festival. The festival, ...