CYPRUS COFFEE
CYPRUS’S COFFEE CULTURE ENGRAINED INTO CYPRIOT CULTURE AN OTTOMAN IMPORT Both Cyprus coffee and Cypriot culture have been engrained into Cypriot society since the time of its Ottoman rulers. They…
THE RICH LEGACY OF AVGOLEMONO SAUCE
A SAUCE & A SOUP! A BLEND OF LEMON & EGGS Derived from a blend of lemon and eggs, avgolemono is a classic zesty sauce that compliments several Greek and…
HEALTH BENEFITS OF CYPRUS STRAWBERRIES
THE BENEFITS OF EATING STRAWBERRIES INCREDIBLY NUTRITIOUS A STAPLE IN CYPRUS The benefits of regularly eating fresh strawberries are numerous and varied. Their inclusion, in a regular diet, will help…
CYPRUS TOMATO SAUCE ALSO KNOWN AS YIAHNI
THE SAUCES THAT DOMINATE MEDITERRANEAN COOKING A SOUTH AMERICAN LEGACY The simple tomato has a varied and interesting history that begins in South America during the 7th century. Native to…
CYPRUS KOUPES
IT’S ALL IN A KOUPA! THE CYPRIOT STREET FOOD TO BE RECOGNISED BY THE EU THE PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS REGISTER Recently launched, a campaign to have Cypriot KOUPES recognised by…
GOING BANANAS IN CYPRUS!
BANANAS NEED WATER TOO! Banana farmers in the Paphos district are anxious over a limited water supply and the impact it may have on this year’s crop. Cyprus as a…
THE CYPRUS SAUSAGE ALSO KNOWN AS ‘SHEFTALIA’
A QUITE ESSENTIALLY CYPRIOT SAUSAGE! The journey into Cyprus’s culinary heritage is incomplete without savouring this essentially Cypriot sausage. To many, ‘Sheftalia’ are more than just homemade sausages. These juicy,…
THE CITRUS FRUITS OF CYPRUS
PRODUCED ON THE ISLAND SINCE ANCIENT TIMES CITRUS FRUITS FORM THE MAIN WINTER HARVEST OF CYPRUS Citrus fruits facts: All citrus fruits are packed with several beneficial vitamins and plant…
WHAT IS ZALATINA?
A RICH CULINARY HERITAGE Tradition dictates that the importance of family and community come to the forefront when preparing and enjoying traditional foods, such as zalatina. This delicacy is as…
THE STORY OF CYPRIOT HONEY BALLS ALSO KNOWN AS ‘LOUKOUMADES’
A GREEK DELICACY ROOTED IN HISTORY A REWARD FOR ATHLETES The history of the Greek honey ball can be traced back to ancient times, and references to the sweet treat…