In this illustrated talk, Dr Noris Ioannou takes you on a journey exploring the astonishing ethnobotanical and culinary history of Colocasi (taro) in Cypriot cuisine. Blending scholarly research and his personal recollections as a Greek-Cypriot migrant. Describing its ongoing cherished preparation as a culinary staple of Greek Cypriot families, Dr Ioannou will highlight Colocasi’s symbolic significance as a distinctive feature of Cypriot cuisine. Afterwards, traditional Colocasi dishes will be available for tasting by audience members.
Presented by Dr Noris Ioannou & Cyprus Community of South Australia