HAPPY CYPRUS EASTER
GREEK ORTHODOX EASTER CELEBRATIONS IN CYPRUS A CELEBRATION OF FAMILY, FAITH & FUN Easter is one of the most important religious holidays in Cyprus. It is a time for both…
RECIPE FOR SLOW-COOKED LAMB & POTATOES – KLEFTIKO
Using a delicious mix of simple ingredients and a very traditional method of cooking, Kleftiko highlights the creativity of the Cypriot people. The name ‘Kleftiko,’ translates to stolen and this…
RECIPE FOR MARINATED PORK IN WINE & CORIANDER – AFELIA
HOW TO MAKE AFELIA Afelia is a traditional Cypriot dish of small pieces of fried pork meat cooked in wine and coriander. This popular dish is easy to prepare and…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS EASTER CHEESE PIES – FLAOUNES
Flaounes are traditionally made cheese pies that are associated with Greek Orthodox Easter in Cyprus. There are endless ways of making them and many homemade variations of this recipe exist.…
ROSE FESTIVAL IN THE VILLAGE OF AGROS
THE VILLAGE OF AGROS IS TRANSFORMED BY ROSES IN MAY THE ROSE VILLAGE OF CYPRUS A HIGH ALTITUDE Neatly perched across a gorge, at an altitude of 1100 metre, the…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS STUFFED VINE LEAVES – KOUPEPIA
HOW TO MAKE KOUPEPIA Also known as ‘dolmades’, the preparation of koupepia involves stuffing vine leaves with a flavourful mixture of minced pork, rice, and a selection of several aromatic…
A SELECTION OF MUST-TRY CYPRIOT DISHES
A MELTING POT OF CYPRUS FLAVOURS The island’s cuisine derives from a delightful fusion of Eastern Mediterranean influences. These include Greek, Turkish, and Middle Eastern cuisines that all offer an…
THE STORY OF THE FRAPPE
A VAST & VARIED STORY Coffee can trace its evolution through the ages from when it began as a simple concoction to the popular drink enjoyed globally today. It is…
GOING BANANAS IN CYPRUS!
CARVING A NICHE IN LOCAL FRUIT MARKETS Banana cultivation in Cyprus has developed over several years. During this time, Cypriot bananas, renowned for their distinctive flavour and high nutritional value,…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS EGG-LEMON SOUP – AVGOLEMONO
Avgolemono soup is a classic Cypriot soup that combines chicken, lemon, and egg, creating a rich tangy flavour that suits most Cypriot palettes. Although available all year round, this soup…