Prenza

Prenza

In Kefalonia, however, prenza captures the ingenuity of the older generations, who did not intend to leave the slightest trace of food unexploited. It is literally not a cheese, but a preparation, which used the crumbs that remained in the barrels of feta when emptied. Let us not forget that the island had a huge […]

Prosforo

round decorative bread for ‘Prosforo’, the name typically given to the bread, wine and oil provided by the faithful

Prosforo is the name typically given to the bread, wine and oil provided by the faithful in order to conduct the sacrament of the Divine Eucharist with the ceremonial cutting of bread, in accordance with traditions of the Eastern Orthodox Church. The round shape of the bread was established during the era of Ottoman rule. […]

Provatina

Plateau with grilled pieces of ‘Provatina’, female lamb meat, with slices of lemon on top

Provatina is the female lamb that has already given birth—thus, one that is not young in age. Very fatty, it is also called “chondro”. In olden times, it was a favorite meze among butchers, but you could find it only in certain places, because it was considered a cheap, low-quality meat. Today, provatina continues to […]