The Maltese people take great pride in their local cuisine, which is influenced by a variety of culinary traditions. Despite being located near Italy, Maltese dishes are more influenced by Provencal cuisine, notably using wine in cooking. Traditional dishes include pastizzi, filled pastries, and ftira biż-żejt, a crunchy Maltese bread with various fillings like tuna and tomatoes. Other notable dishes include kusksu, timpana, and stuffed marrows. Malta boasts excellent produce like tomatoes, peaches, blood oranges, and potatoes, with a thriving fishing industry offering fresh catches like lampuki. The farm-to-fork movement is gaining popularity, emphasizing locally sourced ingredients and sustainability in restaurants.