But recipes for this Greek Easter specialty food are almost always flavored with mastic, a unique spice, hailing from the Greek island of Chios, and mahlab, a spice made from ground cherry seeds.

It’s been used as a therapy on the Greek island of Chios for about 2,500 years. The benefits of mastic gum have been linked ...

Here’s where to buy sweet bread flavoured with mastic and mahlab, pastries bursting with halloumi and raisins, and other ...