CYPRUS HONEY
THE MEDICINAL VALUE OF THIS ANCIENT OLD PRODUCT A GENERAL MEDICINE FOR VARIOUS AILMENTS Honey has been a traditional medicinal food in many ancient cultures around the world for centuries.…
CYPRUS COFFEE, ENGRAINED INTO CYPRIOT CULTURE
CYPRUS’S COFFEE CULTURE AN OTTOMAN IMPORT Cyprus Coffee has been engrained Into Cypriot culture since the time of the island’s Ottoman rulers, who introduced the hot beverage after conquering the…
RECIPE FOR CYPRIOT SHORTBREAD – KOURAPIEDES
Kourapiedes are delicious Cypriot shortbread cookies traditionally made with almonds and dusted with powdered sugar. They are also enjoyed throughout the year, but in particular at Christmas time, when many…
THE CYPRUS SAUSAGE ALSO KNOWN AS ‘SHEFTALIA’
QUITE ESSENTIALLY A CYPRIOT SAUSAGE The journey into the culinary heritage of Cyprus is incomplete without savouring this quite essentially Cypriot sausage. To many, ‘Sheftalia’ are more than just homemade…
RECIPE FOR NEW YEARS CAKE – VASILOPITA
HOW TO MAKE VASILOPITA Vasilopita is a traditional Greek New Year’s cake, that is typically served on New Year’s Day. A coin is hidden inside the cake and the person…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS TRIFLE – SHARLOTTA
A Sharlotta is a deliciously refreshing Cyprus trifle type dessert enjoyed all year round on the island of Cyprus. It is usually served as a dessert after a meal and…
CHRISTMAS IN CYPRUS
A MEANINGFUL CHRISTMAS Christmas can be a meaningful and spiritual experience to many on the island and it is usually celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy every year. Festivities start…
RECIPE FOR APPLE CINNAMON PASTRIES – MILOPITA
This simple recipe for apple cinnamon pastries was widespread throughout Cyprus mainly during the 1960’s because of its easy-to-follow recipe, and an abundance of locally grown apples. Still, this popular…
RECIPE FOR HONEY BALLS – LOUKOUMADES
Loukoumades are delicious deep fried Cypriot honey soaked balls enjoyed all year round on the island of Cyprus. Also known as ‘Honey Balls,’ they are usually served as a dessert…
THE INFAMOUS GREEK GYRO
A CULTURAL & CULINARY MEDITERRANEAN ICON A DELICIOUS WRAP To some, the humble gyro is just a delicious wrap, but to others, it represents much more than just a simple…