WHAT IS ZALATINA?
A TRADITIONAL CYPRUS WINTER FOOD Zalatina is a traditional Cypriot jellied pork aspic made by slow-boiling collagen-rich pig parts like the head, ears, trotters, and tail. Its name derives from…
CYPRUS ZIVANIA
THE POLISHED CYPRIOT SPIRIT OF CHOICE WHY IS ZIVANIA SO SPECIAL? With no residual sugars or acidity, Zivania is regarded as a special drink in Cyprus. This is mainly because…
CYPRIOT LOUNTZA
THE FOOD OF SHEPHERDS A TASTE OF RICH CULINARY HERITAGE Cyprus Lountza ham is a Cypriot delicacy with origins dating back to ancient times. Resourceful Cypriot shepherds needed a long-lasting…
A SWEET PRESERVE, CYPRUS GLYKO
WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT GLYKO? Slowly boiled in a thick sugar syrup, ‘glyko’, also known as ‘spoon sweets’, is a unique Cypriot dessert that has been developed through the ages…
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.…
CYPRIOT CHEESE ANARI
A LESSER-KNOWN CYPRIOT CHEESE WHAT IS ANARI? Cyprus cheeses have influenced Cypriot cooking for centuries, and although it is a lesser-known than HALLOUMI CHEESE, it is just as widespread in…
THE CYPRUS SAUSAGE ALSO KNOWN AS ‘SHEFTALIA’
A QUITE ESSENTIALLY CYPRIOT SAUSAGE! Heavily celebrated in Cypriot local cuisine, sheftalia to many are more than just homemade sausages. Wrapped in delicate caul fat, this traditional Cypriot delicacy is…
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…
THE CITRUS FRUITS OF CYPRUS
PRODUCED ON THE ISLAND SINCE ANCIENT TIMES A MOST SIGNIFICANT PRODUCT Historically, the cultivation of various citrus fruits has significantly enhanced overall food security on the island, particularly during the…