European Foods

If you’ve spent any time visiting family or friends in Greece, “spoon sweets” – luscious whole fruits, citrus peels or nuts preserved in translucent sugar syrup – will already be very familiar to you! A mainstay of Greek, Turkish, Balkan and Russian culture for centuries, spoon sweets are traditionally offered to visitors as a sign of hospitality: served in a generous teaspoon with a glass of water, and sometimes coffee. Or presented as an elegant spoonful in center of small dish of Greek yogurt. Saradis has been making spoon sweets on the beautiful Greek Island of Chios since 1928. Our Pergamot Peel Sweets feature large peels of ripe, hand-picked pergamots (“bergamots” in English) suspended in a delectable syrup. Thought to be a hybrid of lemon and a bitter orange, these fragrant peels are also used to flavor Earl Grey Tea. More syrupy than classic marmalade, Saradis Bergamot Peel Sweets are chewy and juicy – the “perfect bite” in a teaspoon. Chewy, firm and not too sweet (despite the name!) our Pergamot Peel Sweets are wonderful chilled, right out of the jar. Slice the peels and serve with their syrup on French toast, pancakes or waffles, with a dollop of Greek yogurt, mascarpone or whipped ricotta, for a delightful citrusy spin on a brunch classic. A wonderful accompaniment to scones, biscuits and cornbread, the peels can also be sliced and served with their syrup as a condiment with a cheese and salami Meze platter. They are also delicious over ice cream or tangy frozen yogurt.

If you have family or friends in Greece, “spoon sweets” – delectable fruits, nuts or rose petals preserved in sugar syrup – will need no introduction! A mainstay of Greek, Turkish, Balkan and Russian culture for centuries, spoon sweets are traditionally offered to visitors as a gesture of welcome and hospitality: served in a generous teaspoon with a glass of water, and sometimes coffee. Or, they are presented as an elegant spoonful in center of small dish of Greek yogurt. Saradis has been making spoon sweets on the beautiful Greek Island of Chios since 1928. Rose and rosewater are classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors and culinary ingredients. Our Rose Petal Sweets feature pink rose petals in a thick naturally rose-infused syrup. For rose perfection on a teaspoon, enjoy our Rose Sweets the traditional way: savored between sips of cold water. Delicately aromatic and slightly floral in flavor, Saradis Rose Petal Sweets are best enjoyed chilled and delicious on buttered toast. Use our Rose Petal Sweets as a topping on rice pudding – or over vanilla or Mastiha ice cream – for a culinary match made in heaven! Or use them as a topping or filling for delectable rose-infused crêpes or pancakes.

Tarhana is a dried food ingredient, based on a fermented mixture of grain and yoghurt or fermented milk, found in the cuisines of Southeast Europe and the Middle East. Dry tarhana has a texture of coarse, uneven crumbs, and it is usually made into a thick soup with water, stock, or milk.

Made from ground baked sunflower seeds, halva is any of various dense, sweet confections served throughout the Middle East, Europe and Asia. In popular usage it means "desserts" or "sweet". Ingredients: ground bakes sunflower seeds, sugar, water, citric acid (E330), chenopodium bonus - henricus L, vanilla. Product of Bulgaria

Ajvar is a condiment made principally from red bell peppers, eggplants, and oil. The relish became a popular side dish throughout Yugoslavia after World War II and is popular in Southeastern Europe. Homemade ajvar is made of roasted peppers.

Ajvar is a condiment made principally from red bell peppers, eggplants, and oil. The relish became a popular side dish throughout Yugoslavia after World War II and is popular in Southeastern Europe. Homemade ajvar is made of roasted peppers.