I love sesame candy, and I love nuts. So imagine my excitement when, walking by the Athens covered market, I spotted sesame-covered peanuts for sale! Eureka! I’ve been munching on these guys all day, and I’m sure I’ll have to pick up another bag before leaving Athens tomorrow evening.
I also couldn’t resist snacking on these hot sesame twists sold in front of Monastiraki metro station. They’re sweet, nutty and bready. Think Auntie Anne’s sesame pretzel, but without all the salty, slimy butter product.
And of course I’ve been eating more souvlaki. While Monastiraki is a rather touristy area, Thanassis souvlaki was packed this afternoon with Greek families out to enjoy a sunny Sunday, so I’m not surprised that the sandwich was worth the long wait in line.
Hi- I called you guys in London to say hi, but reached your voicemail. I was guessing you were off somewhere great – but I was surprised to see you were blogging about it already. Sounds like you are enjoying your vacation. All the best,
Anthony
Sesame-covered peanuts sound like HEAVEN. Are they baked/roasted on?
ARC – sad to have missed your call!
Lina – I think the sesame is baked on with some honey, but I say this only because the sesame coating is so even, and I’d expect roasting to result in a lot more burnt/lumpy bits. The peanuts are definitely delicious when prepared this way . . . double the nuttiness.
welcome! If you are still in Athens and like fish then go to Kollias restaurant (Piraeus) you won’t regret it.
I am a vegetarian but i always go there for the ambience and Kollias makes some great vegetarian things as well. The address is here
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2780492-kollias_athens-i
Hope you are going to have a great time here.
Hi Chloe,
Thanks for the recommendation, and though I’m back in London now, I’ll be sure to try Kollias when we go back to Athens.