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region: CYPRUS
Sheep's and Goat milk cheese flavored with shreds of fresh mint. Haloumi or Halloumi is semifirm though supple, easily sliced, and rather mild, with an unmistakable aftertaste of mint.

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region: GREECE
type: fairly firm, supple
taste: waxy, oily tang,
with a hint of olives
milk: sheep's
aged: 6 to 12 months
use: great for melting,
baked w/lemon juice or sautee

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region: Mediterranean

Split red lentil without
seed coat. Falls apart
after 10-15 min. of cooking.
Ideal for soups and purees.

Imported

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region: GREECE
Chickpeas - also called
Garbanzo and Ceci - are
used extensively in the
Mediterranean.
use: hummus, falafel, salads,
stews and soups.

brand: AROSIS
Imported from Greece

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