FOOD & BEVERAGES

The Christmas season in Cyprus begins early and finishes late. The festivities usually start with the installation of CHRISTMAS TREES across the island. This usually occurs as early as mid-November.…

Melomakarona are delicious Cypriot honey-soaked cookies traditionally made with almonds. They are enjoyed throughout the year, but in particular at Christmas time, when they adorn festive tables across the island.…

A LESSER-KNOWN CYPRIOT CHEESE WHAT IS ANARI? Cypriot cheeses have influenced Cypriot cooking for centuries, and although Anari cheese is less well-known than HALLOUMI CHEESE, it is a versatile ingredient…

Add Your Heading Text Here A BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN RETREAT The Kionia Picnic site is a beautifully organised mountain retreat located in the Machairas Forest within the Nicosia district. Standing at…

HOW TO MAKE AFELIA This traditional Cypriot dish, which involves marinating pork in a flavourful mixture of aromatic herbs, spices, olive oil, wine and whole coriander seeds, maintains a special…

A LIVING HUB FOR AGRICULTURAL & CULINARY EXCHANGE Cyprus’s unique geography has meant that it has been a crossroads between east and west for centuries. Its position as a meeting…

HOW TO MAKE BAKLAVA Deeply woven into the island’s culinary fabric, baklava has become a beloved dessert staple that is enjoyed throughout the year across Cyprus. Although baklava has roots…

Stifado is a traditional, hearty Cypriot stew that is usually made with tender cuts of beef. This flavourful dish is one of the island’s most prominent dishes and brings the…

Fasolada is a classic Greek white bean broth that uses a comforting, rich, thick tomato-based sauce, enriched by olive oil, carrots, potatoes, celery, and onions. This combination of tender white…

A GREEK DELICACY ROOTED IN ANCIENT GREEK HISTORY LOUKOUMADES are traditional Greek honey balls, much like doughnuts, that consist of bite-sized, deep-fried spheres that are then coated with a honey-based…