boukia boukia: Little treasures! Lace and spice and everything nice

“Karidata” or Walnut sweets were my find in my last visit to Greece.

It never fails to amaze me that every corner of this beloved country has something different to offer.

Every place I visit I am like a little flavor detective always asking what the specialty of the place is and I always come away with something new and delicious.

Arahova is a wonderful mountainous city a very popular spot with Greek people and tourists as well.

It is a winter destination for the local people, because of the ski resort, the wonderful stone houses that blend so well with the landscape, the dairy products and all the home-made little treasures that the local women are very famous for.

Karidata is a very popular delicacy among other things. I love Boukitses (delicious little bites) done with all kinds of nuts and this one made with Walnuts I adore.

I also love them because they are so easy to do. They keep well and you can have something available all the time for the unexpected friend that drops by.

Greek ladies are very resourceful, no matter what the season they will find ways to work with the products of the land and create delicious little bites.

Their hands are always busy, producing wonderful lace, making preserves, cooking, baking and they enrich our lives in an amazing way.

Oh! How I love to spend time with women that are gifted and I can learn from them, their little secrets are so valuable to me!

Here is my recipe for Karidata!

Have fun!

Litsa!

Karidata: The wonderful taste of Greece.

Bake at 325 for 15 min.

1 pound Walnuts (ground)