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Cyprus’ Foods: From Past to Present

The main goal of the CFM is to collect, preserve, organize, and present the rich culinary heritage of Cyprus through a comprehensive, accessible database. Explore more in this detailed archive dedicated to Cypriot food culture.

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Εσώφυλλο της ‘Ιστορίας Χρονολογικής της Νήσου Κύπρου’ του Αρχιμ. Κυπριανού(1788).

Wine in the 18th c.

In 1490, King João II of Portugal got vines from Cyprus and planted them in Madeira, where famous wines were also produced (and still are until today).

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Xeradin

«Ξεροτήανα» <br/> Πηγή: Κυπρή και Πρωτοπαπά 2007, 270

Xerotiana, loukoumades

A Cypriot sweet that resembles to a honey cruller and its texture to a churro.

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Xiniatos - dock

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Xylangouron - Armenian cucumber

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Xynisterin

A grape and wine variety.

«Γιαούρτι σε τσούκκαν» <br/> Πηγή: www.mills.gr

Yaourtin, gala oxinon - Yoghurt

In the districts of Limassol and Paphos it was called galan oxinon (sour milk). In the city and district of Nicosia and in the other parts of the island, it was called yoghurt. '…

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Yaourtosouppa

Grandma's yoghurt soup is a very refreshing summer soup

Γέλερμασι. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Yer elmasi - Jerusalem artichoke

A type of sweet potato. Yer elmasi was eaten either fresh or fried with wine.

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Zahara, Zafora - Saffron crocus

Zahara or saffron is an ancient spice which consists of the red dried stigmas of the purple flower of the crocus plant (Crocus Sativus).

Άσπρη κρυσταλλική ζάχαρη.<br/> Πηγή:http://nutribulletblog.com/blasting-for-blood-sugar-control/

Zaharis - sugar

«Ζαλατίνα» <br/> Πηγή: Υπουργείο Γεωργίας

Zalatina

Traditionally, zalatina is made with pork meat boiled well and seasoned with salt, pepper, chilli pepper and rosemary. Vinegar, bitter orange juice and lemon juice are also added.…

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Zamboukkos - elder, elderberry

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Zambouša

A type of pies.

Ζεμπιλούδκια, Κυπρή Θ., Πρωτοπαπά Κ. (2007) 267 .

Zembilouthkia (sisamota)

Sesame pastries in the shape of a zembili (zembili=soft wicker basket).The zembilouthkia or syriouthkia (from the ancient spyris, zembili), are made symbolically, to bless the…

«Εμφυαλωμένη ζιβανία»

Zivania

An alcoholic extract from the distilled grape marc.

Φυτό και κόνδυλος πιπερόριζας <br/> Πηγή:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger.

Zizibrin - ginger

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Zootrofes - Animal feed

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Zortoppelava

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Zoukkin - Ouzo