Comments on: Bougatsa Recipe – How To Make Chania-Style Bougatsa from Crete https://authenticfoodquest.com/bougatsa-recipe-chania-crete/ Explore Local Culture Through Food Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:52:25 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Authentic Food Quest https://authenticfoodquest.com/bougatsa-recipe-chania-crete/#comment-1057730 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:42:55 +0000 http://authenticfoodquest.com/?p=30900#comment-1057730 In reply to Lena Patsa.

Thank you Lena for your note. One of the things we loved about Crete and Greece in general, is the passion about the food. Your note clearly reflects this. You are correct, the bougasta is associated with Thessaloniki and northern Greece in general. But, it seems like you are not familiar with the Cretan version which uses local ingredients. It is iconic in Chania on the island of Crete with a more than 100 year old tradtion. The difference is found in the local ingredients and that’s why we travel to the individual regions to learn and meet the people behind the local specialties. Higly recommend spending time on Crete, you too will taste the difference. Cheers

]]> By: Lena Patsa https://authenticfoodquest.com/bougatsa-recipe-chania-crete/#comment-1057505 Sat, 23 Jul 2022 04:38:20 +0000 http://authenticfoodquest.com/?p=30900#comment-1057505 I appreciate your article, but… Just because you guys first tasted bougatsa in Chania, it does not make it a “local” delicacy, nor is it actually renowned to be from there. Bougatsa is a northern dish, famously from Serres (and yes, originating from the Greeks of Constantinople). Thessaloniki is also well-known to have a long and varied bougatsa tradition. I’m Greek, borne and raised, and this article is the first time I hear of an association between bougatsa and Crete. Some rudimentary research would have told you so: wikipedia.org/wiki/Bougatsa.

]]> By: Authentic Food Quest https://authenticfoodquest.com/bougatsa-recipe-chania-crete/#comment-1044289 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 19:31:05 +0000 http://authenticfoodquest.com/?p=30900#comment-1044289 In reply to Jen.

Lol…the best part is that you can channel Greece into your kitchen with this simple recipe. It’s quite easy and delicious too. Cheers.

]]> By: Authentic Food Quest https://authenticfoodquest.com/bougatsa-recipe-chania-crete/#comment-1044287 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 19:29:33 +0000 http://authenticfoodquest.com/?p=30900#comment-1044287 In reply to Wayne.

So, great to hear, Wayne. It is indeed a delicious pastry. Cheers.

]]> By: Authentic Food Quest https://authenticfoodquest.com/bougatsa-recipe-chania-crete/#comment-1044286 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 19:28:53 +0000 http://authenticfoodquest.com/?p=30900#comment-1044286 In reply to Kushigalu.

Wonderful to hear, and can’t wait for you to try making it. Cheers.

]]> By: Authentic Food Quest https://authenticfoodquest.com/bougatsa-recipe-chania-crete/#comment-1044285 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 19:28:33 +0000 http://authenticfoodquest.com/?p=30900#comment-1044285 In reply to Jovita.

You are so welcome, Jovita. What a happy coincidence. Excited for you to make bougatsa. Cheers.

]]> By: Jovita https://authenticfoodquest.com/bougatsa-recipe-chania-crete/#comment-1044238 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 19:11:14 +0000 http://authenticfoodquest.com/?p=30900#comment-1044238 Wow, what a coincidence, I visited Crete this year and tried this amazing pastry there. And now I have a bougatsa recipe! Thank you, I’m definitely trying it!

]]> By: Kushigalu https://authenticfoodquest.com/bougatsa-recipe-chania-crete/#comment-1044237 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 19:02:45 +0000 http://authenticfoodquest.com/?p=30900#comment-1044237 Love pastries but have not heard of this before. Sounds amazingly delicious. I would love to make this soon.

]]> By: Wayne https://authenticfoodquest.com/bougatsa-recipe-chania-crete/#comment-1044236 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:04:06 +0000 http://authenticfoodquest.com/?p=30900#comment-1044236 This recipe is so yummy. Light flaky pastry filled with cheese and lightly sweetened. My whole family enjoyed it.

]]> By: Jen https://authenticfoodquest.com/bougatsa-recipe-chania-crete/#comment-1044233 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:55:45 +0000 http://authenticfoodquest.com/?p=30900#comment-1044233 Looks delicious! I love a pastry that has a flaky texture and isn’t too sweet. Wish I could enjoy this sitting on a balcony in Greece!

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