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…
THE RICH LEGACY OF AVGOLEMONO SAUCE
A SAUCE & A SOUP! THE PERFECT BLEND OF LEMON & EGG Avgolemono, or lemon and egg sauce, is created from a perfect blend of lemon and egg. It is…
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…
HALLOUMI CHEESE
CYPRUS’S UNIQUE RUBBERY CHEESE A CYPRIOT STAPLE With its origins dating back nearly 2,000 years, Halloumi Cheese has a deep-rooted history in Cyprus. It all began when Cypriots of old…
THE CYPRUS POTATO
A FLAVOURFUL DELIGHT FROM THE RED VILLAGES OF CYPRUS THE HUMBLE YET INFAMOUS STAPLE Over the years, the humble Cypriot potato has become a staple ingredient in Cypriot cuisine. With…
CYPRUS COFFEE
A SIP OF CYPRIOT TRADITION Each cup of Cyprus coffee is truly more than just a hot beverage. Many suggest that this unassuming drink symbolises a connection throughout Cypriot culture…
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…
TRIANTAFYLO ROSE PETAL CORDIAL
A TRADITION OF ROSE CULTIVATION Rose cultivation, on the island, can be traced back centuries. The alluring fragrance of this flower in particular, captivated the senses of all who came…