Food that travels: how Cypriots carry home through food

Food is not generally thought of as a record of history. But, recipes get handed down, meals are repeated, and habits turn into routines. In Cyprus, familiar dishes often hold signs of something larger, like migration, memory and cultural exchange.

For families on the island and those that have moved away, traditional dishes mean more than just recipes passed down. They help people keep their identity, remember places they left, and adjust to new lives while still holding onto their past....