RECIPE FOR MIXED NUT PASTRY – BAKLAVA
HOW TO MAKE BAKLAVA Baklava is a delicious Cypriot sweet that combines cinnamon scented layers of syrup soaked phyllo pastry with a nut mixture containing pistachios, walnuts, and hazelnut. It…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS TOMATO SAUCE – YIAHNI
This tomato sauce, also known as ‘Yiahni’ In Greek, is a simple yet delightful Cypriot tomato-based sauce that is often found in various Cypriot dishes. This sauce reflects the essence…
A SWEET PRESERVE, CYPRUS GLYKO
TRADITIONAL CYPRIOT DESSERTCyprus Glyko, can be best described as a refreshing sweet preserve. It is an age-old traditional dessert, made from various fruits, nuts or vegetables, cooked and then preserved…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS BEEF VINEGAR STEW – STIFADO
Cyprus Beef Stifado is a hearty and flavourful slow-cooked stew that uses an enriched vinegar-based sauce that includes onions, tomatoes, and several warm spices. This dish is served all year…
THE ORIGINS OF CYPRIOT OUZO
A TOAST TO CYPRIOT OUZO WHAT IS OUZO? Ouzo is an aniseed-flavoured spirit derived from the by-products of the winemaking process. This refreshing alcoholic drink originates from Greece, but it…
RECIPE FOR CHRISTMAS HONEY COOKIES – MELOMAKARONA
Melomakarona are delicious Cypriot honey soaked cookies traditionally made with almonds. They are enjoyed throughout the year, but in particular at Christmas time, when many households make them and give…
LIMASSOL LIGHTS ITS CHRISTMAS TREE
THIS YEAR’S FESTIVE SEASON OFFICIALLY BEGINS Huge crowds were present to witness the city’s official grand Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Limassol’s Marina Square, ushering in the beginning of this…
THE STORY OF THE CYPRIOT HONEY BALL 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…
RECIPE FOR CAULIFLOWER & TOMATO STEW – KOUNOUPIDI
HOW TO MAKE KOUNOUPIDI Cypriot cauliflower and tomato Stew is a flavourful dish that highlights the simplicity of Mediterranean cooking. This tomato and cauliflower-based recipe is for a vegetarian version…
NICOSIA’S OLD QUARTER EMBRACES THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
A FESTIVE SETTING IN THE CITY’S OLD QUARTER A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS VILLAGE The festive season officially arrives in Nicosia with the opening of its Christmas village in the ‘Laiki Yeitonia’…