THE CYPRUS SAUSAGE ALSO KNOWN AS ‘SHEFTALIA’
A QUITE ESSENTIALLY CYPRIOT SAUSAGE! To many, ‘sheftalia’ are more than just homemade sausages. They are said to take the diner on a journey into Cyprus’s culinary heritage when tried…
THE ORIGINS OF CYPRIOT OUZO
A TOAST TO CYPRIOT OUZO WHAT IS OUZO? Ouzo is an aniseed-flavoured spirit that is derived from the by-products of the winemaking process. Originating from Greece, this refreshing alcoholic drink…
A GUIDE TO CYPRUS WINE
A CELEBRATION OF UNIQUE CYPRUS GRAPE VARIETIES Celebrated by oenophiles across the island, indigenous Cyprus grape varieties are constantly coming to the forefront of Cypriot wine production. As a direct…
CYPRUS MARMALADE
A LONG STANDING TRADITION OF CITRUS CULTIVATION First introduced to Cyprus through eastern trade routes, citrus fruits have become central to Cypriot cuisine. Enhanced by the island’s fine climate and…
CYPRUS HONEY
THE MEDICINAL VALUE OF THIS ANCIENT OLD PRODUCT CYPRUS APICULTURE Honey was a prized possession in the ancient world. Several civilisations revered it as a traditional medicinal food. Some even…
CYPRUS COFFEE
A SIP OF CYPRIOT TRADITION The process of not only making, but sharing a cup of Cypriot coffee embodies hospitality, friendship, and community across the island. Each sip carries a…
GOING BANANAS IN CYPRUS
BANANAS NEED WATER TOO! PAPHOS HIT THE HARDEST Cyprus as a whole is bracing itself for a year of water scarcity. This comes after one of the driest winters since…
CYPRIOT CHEESE ANARI
A LESSER-KNOWN CYPRIOT CHEESE WHAT IS ANARI? Cyprus cheeses have influenced Cypriot cooking for centuries. The ‘Halloumi’ cheese is probably the most well-known one. A lesser-known Cypriot Anari cheese, however,…
A SWEET PRESERVE, CYPRUS GLYKO
🍯 A REFRESHING DESSERT 🍯 Cyprus Glyko is an age-old traditional sweet preserve. The refreshing dessert is made from various fruits, nuts or even vegetables that are cooked and then…
CYPRUS ZIVANIA
THE POLISHEDSPIRIT OF CHOICE A CYPRUS TRIBUTE TO VITICULTURE Cyprus viticulture is centuries old, and the origins of Zivania, Cyprus’s unique alcoholic spirit of choice, are closely linked to this…