Backstage at the LA Opera

The Orchestra Pit

Flo, Kazi and Evan

Flo oversees the snack table

Flo's Spanikopita

Kazi's Snack

Kazi Pitelka is a violist with the LA Opera Orchestra. They are currently performing Wagner's Ring Cycle. The opera is over 17 hours long, performed over 4 nights. The musicians prepare by bringing snacks for the intermissions.

Flo Titmus' Melomakarona Cookies (Honey Walnut Stuffed Cookies)

First you must make a delicious Spicey Honey Syrup

1 cup honey 2 cinnamon sticks

1 cup sugar 3 whole clove

1 1/2 cup water Orange zest - more like big strips

Pre-heat your oven to 350

1 to 1 1/2 cup walnut bits 1 tsp vanilla or vanilla paste

2 Tablespoons honey 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Cookie dough:

Shape into a round cylinder and place on greased cookie sheet.

I like to add a walnut half for decoration on top, press down.