RECIPE FOR CYPRUS WALNUT CAKE – KARIDOPITA
Karidopita is a delicious moist and flavourful traditional Cypriot sponge cake. It uses the humble walnut as its main ingredient. There are many homemade variations of this cake. Some versions…
THE ORIGINS OF CYPRIOT OUZO
A TOAST TO CYPRIOT OUZO WHAT IS OUZO? Ouzo is an aniseed-flavoured spirit that is derived from the by-products of the winemaking process. Originating from Greece, this refreshing alcoholic drink…
A GUIDE TO CYPRUS WINE
A CELEBRATION OF UNIQUE CYPRUS GRAPE VARIETIES Celebrated by oenophiles across the island, indigenous Cyprus grape varieties are constantly coming to the forefront of Cypriot wine production. As a direct…
THE INFAMOUS GREEK GYRO
A CULTURAL & CULINARY MEDITERRANEAN ICON A DELICIOUS WRAP THE HUMBLE GYRO To some, the humble gyro is just a delicious wrap. To others, however, it represents much more. Several…
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 HONEY
THE MEDICINAL VALUE OF THIS ANCIENT OLD PRODUCT CYPRUS APICULTURE Honey was a prized possession in the ancient world. Several civilisations revered it as a traditional medicinal food. Some even…
CYPRUS COFFEE
A SIP OF CYPRIOT TRADITION The process of not only making, but sharing a cup of Cypriot coffee embodies hospitality, friendship, and community across the island. Each sip carries a…
RECIPE FOR MARINATED PORK IN WINE & CORIANDER – AFELIA
HOW TO MAKE AFELIA This traditional Cypriot dish maintains a special place in the Cypriot culinary repertoire. This popular fragrant dish is easy to prepare. It involves marinating pork in…
GOING BANANAS IN CYPRUS
BANANAS NEED WATER TOO! PAPHOS HIT THE HARDEST Cyprus as a whole is bracing itself for a year of water scarcity. This comes after one of the driest winters since…
KEO BEER
THE NATIONAL BREW OF CYPRUS THE CYPRUS WINE COMPANY Founded in 1927 as the Cyprus Wine Company, in the district of Limassol, Keo has become a significant industrial player in…