When the international demand for black raisins- the major export product of Greece- failed (1893), Greek government bought surplus raisins to produce cheap alcohol, alcoholic beverages and syrup (stafidine). Thus, raisins started to play a major role in alcoholic industry and industrial manufacturing of confectionery products. …
Cinnamon Beverage (Canelada)
Summer time and defintely time for a flavorful and refreshing nonalcoholic drink! Canelada, a cinnamon beverage (canela = cinnamon in Greek), is drunk in Crete and Aegean islands and served with lots of ice. 4 l. water 8-9 cinnamon…