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Cidre Poire refers to a cider made from pear from the Normandy Region of France. As its name suggest Poire means Pear, Cidre Poire is a pear liqueur, but is in fact closer to the Champagne drink. It has a suprising finesse and light body.

Cider Poire is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of pears and Normandy is one of the predominant Region in France which is producing French cidre.

Caldereta de Langosta refers to a Menorcan lobster dish and one of the most outstanding dishes from this island of Spain. Caldereta de Langosta consists of pieces of lobster as well as pepper, onion, tomato, garlic and herb liqueur.

The most important dishes in the Island of Menorca are made with fish and seafood, which are plentiful and of great quality due to its coastal location.

Carquinyols refer to Almond Macaroons, one of the sweet delicacies from the Island of Menorca in Spain.

Coca is Ibiza's version of Pizza; a kind of savory cake or pie with toppings. Coca is usually made with meat, vegetables (pepper and aubergine), fish or seafood fillings/toppings. The two (2) of the most popular varieties of Coca are:

(1) Coca amb Pebreres with a topping of sliced green and red peppers

(2) Coca Amb Ceba i Tomata with chopped onions and tomatoes

Cafe Caleta refers to Ibiza's coffee made freshly ground coffee, cognac and rum flavored with cinnamon, lemon and orange rinds and sugar. This flavorful coffee is served in most traditional island restaurants.

Caracoles Sofregit refers to stewed snails. It is one of the typical Tapas prepared in Spain, particularly in Ibiza.