Editing Albania (section)

=== Cuisine ===
{{Main|Albanian cuisine}}

[[File:Bukë_kollomoqe,_bukë_misri.JPG|thumb|Bukë misri ([[cornbread]]) is a staple on the Albanian table.]]

Throughout the centuries, [[Albanian cuisine]] has been widely influenced by [[Albanian culture]], [[Geography of Albania|geography]] and [[History of Albania|history]], and as such, different parts of the country enjoy specific [[regional cuisine]]s. Cooking traditions especially vary between the north and the south, owing to differing [[topography]] and [[climate]] that essentially contribute to the excellent growth conditions for a wide array of herbs, fruits, and vegetables.<ref>{{cite web |title=Albania Mania |url=http://agroweb.org/archive//?id=10&l=248&ln=en&url=albania-mania |website=agroweb.org |access-date=13 October 2017 |archive-date=13 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171013225145/http://agroweb.org/archive//?id=10&l=248&ln=en&url=albania-mania |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Albanians produce and use many varieties of fruits such as [[lemon]]s, oranges, [[fig]]s, and most notably, [[olive]]s, which are perhaps the most important element of Albanian cooking. Spices and other herbs such as [[basil]], [[lavender]], [[Spearmint|mint]], [[oregano]], [[rosemary]], and [[thyme]] are widely used, as are vegetables such as garlic, onions, [[Bell pepper|pepper]]s, potatoes, tomatoes, as well as [[legume]]s of all types.

With a coastline along the [[Albanian Adriatic Sea Coast|Adriatic]] and [[Albanian Ionian Sea Coast|Ionian]] in the [[Mediterranean Sea]], fish, [[crustacean]]s, and seafood are a popular and an integral part of the Albanian diet. Otherwise, [[Lamb (food)|lamb]] is the traditional meat for different holidays and [[religious festival]]s for both [[Christianity in Albania|Christians]] and [[Islam in Albania|Muslim]]s, although poultry, beef, and pork are also in plentiful supply.

[[File:Albanian_cuisine_-_Pite_dhe_Speca.jpg|thumb|Speca të fërguar (roasted [[Capsicum|pepper]]s) served with [[Pite (food)|pite]], a traditional and prominent layered Albanian pie]]

[[Tavë kosi]] ("[[soured milk]] [[casserole]]") is the [[national dish]] of Albania, consisting of lamb and rice baked under a thick, tart veil of [[yoghurt]]. [[Fërgesë]] is another national dish, made up of peppers, tomatoes, and [[cottage cheese]]. Pite is also popular, a baked pastry with a filling of a mixture of [[spinach]] and gjizë (curd) or mish ([[ground meat]]).

Petulla, a traditional fried dough, is also a popular speciality, and is served with [[powdered sugar]] or [[feta cheese]] and different sorts of [[Fruit preserves|fruit jam]]s. [[Flia]] consists of multiple [[crêpe]]-like layers brushed with cream and served with sour cream. [[Krofne]], similar to [[Berliner (doughnut)|Berliner doughnuts]], are filled with jam, or chocolate and often eaten during winter.

Coffee is an integral part of the Albanian lifestyle. The country has more coffee houses per capita than any other country in the world.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ocnal.com/2018/02/albania-ranked-first-in-world-for.html|title=Albania ranked first in the World for the number of Bars and Restaurants per inhabitant|work=Oculus News|date=19 February 2018}}</ref> Tea is also enjoyed both at home or outside at cafés, bars, or restaurants. Çaj Mali ([[Sideritis]] tea) is enormously beloved, and a part of the daily routine for most Albanians. It is cultivated across Southern Albania and noted for its medicinal properties. [[Black tea]] is also popular.

[[Albanian wine]] is also common throughout the country, and has been cultivated for thousands of years. Albania has a long and ancient history of wine production, and belongs to the [[Old World wine|Old World of wine producing countries]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Why Albania Is A Great Destination For Wine Drinkers|url=https://epicureandculture.com/albanian-wine/|website=epicureandculture.com |date=5 January 2017|access-date=5 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Wines of Albania|url=http://www.winesofbalkans.com/index.php?balkan-states/albania|website=winesofbalkans.com|page=1 |access-date=18 January 2019 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140107005025/http://www.winesofbalkans.com/index.php?balkan-states%2Falbania |archive-date=7 January 2014}}</ref>

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