RECIPE FOR STUFFED VEGETABLES – PARAYEMISTA
The word ‘yemista’ derives from the Greek word for stuffed. It is the perfect description for this traditional Cypriot dish that is made with fresh vegetables. The filling is made…
THE STORY OF THE FRAPPE
A VARIED COFFEE 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 also…
THE RICH LEGACY OF AVGOLEMONO SAUCE
A SAUCE & A SOUP! A BLEND OF LEMON & EGGS Derived from a blend of lemon and eggs, avgolemono is a classic zesty sauce that compliments several Greek and…
HEALTH BENEFITS OF CYPRUS STRAWBERRIES
THE BENEFITS OF EATING STRAWBERRIES INCREDIBLY NUTRITIOUS A STAPLE IN CYPRUS The benefits of regularly eating fresh strawberries are numerous and varied. Their inclusion, in a regular diet, will help…
CYPRUS TOMATO SAUCE ALSO KNOWN AS YIAHNI
THE SAUCES THAT DOMINATE MEDITERRANEAN COOKING A SOUTH AMERICAN LEGACY Native to the Andes Mountains, the simple tomato, which is a member of the nightshade family that includes tobacco, potato,…
CYPRUS KOUPES
IT’S ALL IN A KOUPA! THE CYPRIOT STREET FOOD TO BE RECOGNISED BY THE EU THE PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS REGISTER Recently launched, a campaign to have Cypriot KOUPES recognised by…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS EGG LEMON SAUCE – AVGOLEMONO
This egg and lemon-based sauce, also known as avgolemono in Greek, is a simple yet delightful Cypriot sauce. It is often used to enhance several Cypriot dishes and soups. Developed…
THE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL IN DERYNEIA
A GREAT EVENT HELD IN THE VILLAGE OF DERYNEIA ON JUNE 6TH SIX DECADES OF PRODUCTION Strawberries have been associated with the Village of Deryneia since strawberry plantations were first…
THE CYPRUS SAUSAGE ALSO KNOWN AS ‘SHEFTALIA’
A QUITE ESSENTIALLY CYPRIOT SAUSAGE! The journey into Cyprus’s culinary heritage is incomplete without savouring this essentially Cypriot sausage. To many, ‘Sheftalia’ are more than just homemade sausages. These juicy,…
FLAVOURS AT THE LANDMARK INDO THAI RESTAURANT IN THE VILLAGE OF KITI
THE VILLAGE OF KITI OFFERS SOME EASTERN PROMISE MY NAME IS GEORGE JACKSON My name is George Jackson, and I am a professional food critic. I recently visited Flavours at…