Traditional Dairy Products


Beverages

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Fresh pasteurized cow's milk is always available at the monastery. Kefir is also produced. Goat's and sheep's milk are also available by arrangement.

Classic Feta

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The nuns make feta cheese using the traditional proportions of sheep's and goat's milk. A limited quantity of feta cheese from 100% goat's milk is also made.

Yogurt

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Strained yogurt is available, as well as "fruit creams," a yogurt-based product, and low-fat milk products.

Hard Cheeses

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Various types of
hard cheeses:
Caseri-type, Graviera-type, and "homestyle" cheese
with spices.


In the Cheese Kitchen