Eftikismenos o kenourisos kronos!

Christina’s mom made a gigantic vassilopita or Greek New Year’s bread as part of a fabulous dinner we were lucky enough to be invited to at their home.

The person who finds a coin wrapped and hidden in the bread gets good fortune all year. The tradition in the Frangou house is for everyone to pick a slice based on age, from youngest to oldest. To prevent spoiling the surprise, Chris’ mom got everyone to mark their choice with a labelled toothpick.

I didn’t find the coin, but the bread was still good. It was on the sweet side, slightly citrusy and very delicious.

I’m about nine days late but Happy New Year!