Koufeta and Kourambiedes

Koufeta - Sugar Coated Almonds

KoufetaFresh almonds have a bittersweet taste, which represents life. The sugarcoating is added with the hope that the newlyweds' life will be more sweet than bitter.
In the traditional Greek weddings they are called *koufeta*. They are placed in little bags in odd numbers and are served on a silver tray. Odd numbers are indivisible, symbolizing how the newlyweds will share everything and remain undivided. Tradition holds that if an unmarried woman puts the almonds under her pillow, she'll dream of her future husband.

 

KOURAMBIEDES - Wedding Cookies

kourambiedesAlmond butter cookies dusted with powdered sugar