One of the highlights of my trip has been a 24-hr bakery called Zorbas. Anytime I go in there by myself, one of the ladies working there laughs at me because I go there so much. Because of its location, it’s a convenient stop after going to buy groceries at the mini market. My favorite thing to get there is Πορτοκαλόπιτα, or, ‘orange pie’. This old-fashioned Greek cake is made with Greek yogurt, and phyllo pastry, and is soaked in syrup after it’s made. The syrup is prepared before the cake and consists of sugar, honey, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and cinnamon stick. Once baked, the cake is soaked in this syrup, and, to me, the texture becomes similar to that of a tres leches cake. This cake is a popular option for treating house guests. It also makes a great pairing with Greek coffee because of its orange flavor. Whenever I go to the bakery, I always pick up this cake. Just the other day, I finally was able to get two other students to try it. The amazement on their faces immediately after the first bite made me feel proud that I introduced them to the wonders of Πορτοκαλόπιτα. It almost makes up for no one knowing what Spring Fling cake is. I usually don’t eat cake often, but I could easily eat this cake every day, even multiple times a day. 

-Olivia R.