VISIT TO ZEYTİNLİK, HELLIM-MAKING AND TRADITIONAL LUNCH
Once only a local ‘cheese’, now a worldwide culinary phenomenon: HELLİM.
Let’s experience the process of Hellim making first hand, taste the freshest version of Hellim, served with freshly baked çörek in a beautiful traditional Turkish Cypriot village house in Zeytinlik.
The event will include experiencing Hellim making, a walk around the picturesque village of Zeytinlik with an English-speaking tour guide. A traditional lunch will follow the walk.
Home made foods such as jams, extra-virgin olive oil, freshly made hellim and other locally made items, will be available to purchase.
LUNCH
Yalancı Dolma (vegetarian stuffed vine leaves).
Badadez Köftesi (minced meat, potato and onion köfte).
Chicken Şiş.
Chunky Chips.
Humus, Cacık, Salad, Çörek bread and Çakıstez for sharing
DESSERT
Katmer (clotted cream pastry).
A soft drink – Coke, Sprite or homemade lemonade, water and tea and coffee is included in the price.
DATE: Wednesday 6th May 2026
TIME: 10.00 am
PLACE: ZEYTİNLİK VILLAGE SQUARE (opposite Mosque)
MEETING POINT: ZEYTİNLİK MUHTARS OFFICE
COST:1500 TL for members, 1600 TL non-members.
*Price includes a donation to ATA charities.
If you would like to attend, please reply to:
Please include your name and any the names of othersattending with you, **and a phone number**.
CAR SHARING: Please indicate if you intend to drive to this social gathering by car, and would be prepared to offer a lift to a person who cannot drive but would like to attend this social gathering (state how many people you could offer a lift to and where you live).
PLEASE NOTE: should you book to attend this event and subsequently cancel after the cut-off date (01 May), YOU are liable for the full payment price, which is to be paid at the associations next membership clinic. We will not accept bookings from those who persistently cancel.
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