TRIANTAFYLO ROSE PETAL CORDIAL
A TRADITION OF ROSE CULTIVATION Rose cultivation, across the island, can be traced back centuries to when wild and basic rose varieties, which include wild briars and early Mediterranean varieties…
GEORGE JACKSON REVIEWS SOUTH EAST ASIAN & CHINESE RESTAURANTS IN CYPRUS
IT’S ALL CHINESE TO ME! MY NAME IS GEORGE JACKSON My name is George Jackson, and I am a professional food critic. I recently visited several restaurants all over Cyprus…
CYPRUS WATERMELON
CYPRUS’S VERY OWN SUPER FOOD CYPRUS WATERMELON WATERMELON is often a welcome reprieve for many during hot summers in Cyprus. The favourable climate and fertile soil on the island provide…
PICNICKING ACROSS CYPRUS
A CALMING SPACE BY NATURE SEVERAL PLACES TO VISIT There are several places located across the Republic of Cyprus that are ideal for a picnic. These include several coastal areas…
RECIPE FOR OREGANO YOGHURT DIP – RIGANO YAOURTO
This recipe for Greek Oregano Yoghurt dip is often described as simple, bright, and silky. Successfully balancing tang with herbaceous warmth, its fresh citrus tones manage to successfully infuse both…
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…
CYPRUS ZIVANIA
THE POLISHED CYPRIOT SPIRIT OF CHOICE WHY IS ZIVANIA SO SPECIAL? With no residual sugars or acidity, Zivania is regarded as a special drink in Cyprus. This is mainly because…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS LADIES FINGERS – DAKTYLA
Daktyla, ‘or ladies finghers,’ are simple Cypriot dessert based pastries that are baked and then drenched in a honey based syrup. They are made with filo pastry, almonds, cinnamon and…
A GUIDE TO CYPRUS WINE
WHAT MAKES CYPRUS WINE SPECIAL? Offering a rare taste of ancient history, Cyprus’s 6,000-year winemaking heritage enjoys a unique status. Being the only European country that has its own original,…
HALLOUMI CHEESE
CYPRUS’S UNIQUE RUBBERY CHEESE WHY IS HALLOUMI SPECIAL? This unique Cypriot cheese is known for its often rich flavour and high melting point. This allows it to maintain its shape,…