Prospero's Cell: A Guide to the Landscape and Manners of the Island of Corfu (25 page)

 
Ionian Welsh Rarebit.
Ask for “Saganaki”
.

 
Roasted Pinna Shells.

 
Sole.
Ask for “Glosa”
.

 
Crayfish is called Astacos
.

Sweets to Try

 
Sesame Sweet.
White flaky blocks made from sesame, honey, and crushed almonds. Ask for “Halva”
.

 
Yaourti.
A sort of junket of curdled milk sprinkled with cinnamon
.

 
Waffles.
Ball-shaped waffles of flour with honey. Ask for “Loukoumades”
.

 
Zante Nougat.
Sweetmeat called mandolato.