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It is well known that art of cookery is one of the consistent of the entire cultural complex, which ccomposes phenomenal features of the nation, ethnos. The same can be said about Georgian, and in the particular case, about Kolkhetian cuisine, opportunity of acquaintance you have.
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Kolkheti, the West region of Georgia, is known to the civilized world by the myth of
Argonauts. According to the Greek myth, Argonauts have stolen the divine symbol of
strength
and fruitfulness from this miracle country: Golden Fleece and owner of nu-
merous hidden
sacred knowledge, the daughter of the King - Medea. Mythical figure
of Medea, usage of
plants for medical or magical purpose proves the historical reality that the oldest population of Kolkheti had identified many secrecy of nature and they used this rich knowledge in everyday life, among them in cookery.
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Due to the geographical place and variety of natural resources, despite common ethnic origin, different traditions and cultural
values have established in different regions. According to this, Kolkhetian culture keeps original traditions that are expressed in
cookery art. Majority of the meals, which have made Georgia famous abroad are exactly from this region - satsivi, chakhokhbili,
kharcho, kupati, roasted piglets, elardji, satsebela, ajika, khachapuri, cheese-suluguni, also all vegetable and green meals flavored
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We suppose that Kolkhetian meals will satisfy the taste of refined people. The meal is rich of calories, tasty.
Plants used for its flavor gives unique taste and aroma, increases organism with natural vitamins and other neces-
sary substances. Arrangement of tables with Kolkhetian meals and famous Georgian wines brings beauty
and merry
mood into your life, which is traditionally accompanied with music and dances. Thus, Kolkhetian cuisine
is one of the
most important places in the folklore art origin and development.
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According to the scientists of ethnography and Georgian public medicine, knowledge of Kolkhetian cuisine's proper usage by
seasons (in winter - mainly meat, in summer - vegetarian) is one of the definitive specificationsof human's long-living.
Prepare and eat Kolkhetian meals conserved by thousand-year traditions. It will increase your health and positive
energy.
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