CYPRUS’S ALMOND DRINK SOUMADA
A TRADITIONAL CYPRIOT DRINK ORIGINALLY MADE BY CYPRIOT MONKS Soumada is a traditional Cypriot drink that has a deep-rooted history. Normally taken with ice in the summer or served piping…
CYPRIOT LOUNTZA
THE FOOD OF SHEPHERDS A TASTE OF RICH CULINARY HERITAGE Cyprus Lountza ham is a Cypriot delicacy that can trace its origins back to ancient times. Resourceful Cypriot shepherds needed…
A SWEET PRESERVE, CYPRUS GLYKO
WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT GLYKO? ‘Glyko’, also known as a ‘spoon sweets’, is a unique Cypriot dessert that has been developed through the ages. Made from more or less anything,…
CYPRUS KOUPES
IT’S ALL IN A KOUPA! THE CYPRIOT STREET FOOD IS TO BE RECOGNISED! A TRADITIONAL STREET FOOD It is hoped that the humble Cypriot KOUPA, which has existed on the…
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…
THE ORIGINS OF CYPRIOT OUZO
A TOAST TO CYPRIOT OUZO WHAT IS OUZO? Originating from Greece, Ouzo is a clear aniseed-based spirit that has maintained a strong presence in Cyprus for at least 500 years.…
CYPRUS TOMATO SAUCE ALSO KNOWN AS YIAHNI
THE SAUCES THAT DOMINATE MEDITERRANEAN COOKING A SOUTH AMERICAN LEGACY The simple tomato, which is native to the Andes Mountains, is actually considered a fruit. The tomato is a member…
CYPRIOT CHEESE ANARI
A LESSER-KNOWN CYPRIOT CHEESE WHAT IS ANARI? Cypriot Anari is a soft cheese made from the curds of a mixture of whey, goat and sheep’s milk. The result is a…
THE CYPRUS SAUSAGE ALSO KNOWN AS ‘SHEFTALIA’
A QUITE ESSENTIALLY CYPRIOT SAUSAGE! To many, ‘sheftalia’ are more than just homemade sausages and each little wrapped parcel of meat, herbs, and spices is usually found at the top…
THE STORY OF CYPRIOT HONEY BALLS ALSO KNOWN AS ‘LOUKOUMADES’
A GREEK DELICACY ROOTED IN HISTORY A SPECIAL CONSIDERATION Considered a symbol of prosperity and fertility in ancient Greek culture, the use of honey in traditional Greek recipes is particularly…