Oinousses
The name of Oinousses has various proposed origins, all of which relate to agri-food: either to wine (oinos), or to “agnos,” another name for the native chaste tree, or to goats (aiges).
The bond between the islands and their inhabitants with Chios is unbreakable, but this does not mean that they do not have their own identity. The maritime tradition is everywhere, and the diet is no different, with the surrounding sea being famous for octopus, lobsters, and the countless fish and seafood that the locals turn into delicious recipes, such as stuffed squid and rice pilaf with limpets. Despite the occasionally harsh climatic conditions, Oinousses does not rely exclusively on the sea – as they keep alive the tradition of handmade pasta, make use of wild greens and mushrooms for tasty pies, and produce various cheeses, such as keremezi, a unique mixture of cheese and yogurt.
