GREEK PASTRIES AND DESSERTS

Vefa Alexiadou through her books and Tv programs, has taught of thousands of Greek women their heritage of traditional Greek cookery. Once handed down verbally from mother to daughter, today's generation of Greek women looks to "Vefa", as she is affectionately called, to assume that role for them. Now, translated into English, you can learn the secrets of authentic Greek home cooking from this popular cooking teacher. Vefa Alexiadou is also a professional chemist, and combines her practical experience as a lifetime home cook with scientific principles. Her recipes have the true flavor of Greek home cooking. (Grace Kirschenbaum)