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24 Local Corfiot Products Everything local - Organic, Ecological, Biological and natural! Apart from its natural beauty, Corfu is rich in vegetation, soils, natural water supplies, climate and rainfall. Not surprisingly, it produces a range of local products that are hard to find elsewhere. In recent times there has also been a growing interest in organic or biological natural products so there is a wide range to choose from. Perhaps the most famous of all Corfiot products is wine. The rich soil and varied climate and geology have created the conditions for several varieties of grapes to be produced, each with its own unique taste. Look out for the strawberry flavoured variety of local wine. Another alcohol based product associated with Corfu is Koum Kouat which is made from miniature oranges and can be enjoyed as a liqueur or as a spoon sweet. There are also other products made from these oranges - loukoumi and marmalade. Ginger Beer was introduced to the island by the British in the early 19th century and it is still made here. Corfiot Beer is the real (alcoholic) thing however and is also made here. Limoncello liqueur is also a locally produced product - usually served after a meal. The same climatic and soil conditions that make for great wine tastes on Corfu, also help to produce abundant fruit and vegetables. In the summer, Corfu is a sub-tropical island and just about anything grows. Part of this production finds its way into jams and other preserves and part into local dishes such as gemista - stuffed aubergines, tomatoes or peppers. The vast number of olive trees on the island is in large part due to the encouragement given to Corfiots to plant trees by the Venetians during their occupation. The sheer abundance of these evergreen trees give Corfu its all year round greenery but also account for a number of local products. Olives for example, are produced all over the island and vary in taste according to where they are grown each region has its own distinctive flavour. And the same goes for olive oil. The olive finds its way too into locally made olive oil soaps and don't forget the art of olive wood making whereby craftsmen shape the resilient olive wood into countless shapes - ranging from ornaments to salad bowls. Due to its position on the traditional sailing routes from Italy to the Orient, Corfu has not unexpectedly accumulated a range of recipes and cooking delights that are unique to the island but influenced by both east and west. Pastisado, for example, a beef pasta dish cooked in a rich tomato sauce is one such speciality as is sofrito, a beef stew in a white sauce. Try also some of the famous local fish dishes - Savoro; fish marinated in vinegar, rosemary and raisins and then fried. Bianco; a fish dish served with garlic and potatoes. Or try bourtheto, a traditional peppery fish stew. On the sweet side, mandolato is certainly one of the best known of the traditional Corfiot sweets. This is a nougat made with honey and roasted almonds. Look out too for delicious caramelized almonds, pastelli (sesame and honey snacks) and sykomaida - figs and ouzo pie. Loukamades is another well-known local sweet - a semisweet donut fried in oil - that can be found sold by street and roadside vendors on certain feast days. Honey is also produced on the island and can be found on the offshore island of Erikoussa. The variety of herbs and flowers found on Corfu ensure the natural taste of local honey. Don’t forget too that Corfu has many fine bakeries making a range of traditional breads, pies, savouries and other tasty treats.
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Page 4: 2 CONTENTS - INDICE - INHALT ADVERT
Page 8 and 9: 6 HISTORY - STORIA - GESCHICHTE The
Page 10: 8 CORFU GENERAL INFORMATION - INFOR
Page 13 and 14: Yacht harbour at the Old Fort 11
Page 16 and 17: 14 TRAVEL - VIAGGI - VERBINDUNGEN P
Page 18 and 19: 16 TRAVEL By Air: Airport((Y.P.A):
Page 20: 18 The Emboriko Centre The social h
Page 23 and 24: View of the Mouragia Walls 21
Page 25: KOUM KOUAT One of the specialities
Page 29 and 30: The New Fort and Tenedos One of the
Page 31 and 32: Above; the view from the village of
Page 33 and 34: Paramonas If you want to enjoy Corf
Page 36 and 37: 34 Where to Eat and Drink North Cof
Page 38: 36 THE EAST COAST - COSTA NORD-EST
Page 41 and 42: ACHARAVI & RODA The road across the
Page 44 and 45: 42 SAN STEFANO - AVLIOTIS - ARILLA
Page 46 and 47: 44 Igoumenitsa is the capital of th
Page 48 and 49: 46 To the north of Argostoli be sur
Page 50: 48 Birds on Koutavas Lagoon Wildlif

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