CYPRUS COFFEE
CYPRUS’S COFFEE CULTURE ENGRAINED INTO CYPRIOT CULTURE AN OTTOMAN IMPORT Cyprus Coffee has been engrained into Cypriot society since the time of its Ottoman rulers. They introduced the hot beverage…
RECIPE FOR CYPRIOT SHORTBREAD – KOURAPIEDES
Kourapiedes are delicious Cypriot shortbread cookies traditionally made with almonds and dusted with powdered sugar. They are also enjoyed throughout the year, but in particular at Christmas time, when many…
THE CYPRUS SAUSAGE ALSO KNOWN AS ‘SHEFTALIA’
QUITE ESSENTIALLY A CYPRIOT SAUSAGE The journey into the culinary heritage of Cyprus is incomplete without savouring this essentially Cypriot sausage. To many, ‘Sheftalia’ are more than just homemade sausages…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS TRIFLE – SHARLOTTA
A Sharlotta is a deliciously refreshing Cyprus trifle type dessert enjoyed all year round on the island of Cyprus. It is usually served as a dessert after a meal and…
RECIPE FOR APPLE CINNAMON PASTRIES – MILOPITA
This simple recipe for apple cinnamon pastries was widespread throughout Cyprus mainly during the 1960’s because of its easy-to-follow recipe, and an abundance of locally grown apples. Still, this popular…
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…
A GUIDE TO CYPRUS WINE
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR CYPRIOT WINES CENTURIES OF KNOWLEDGE Viticulture on the island is the product of centuries of knowledge. With this in mind, Cyprus wine is sometimes considered to directly…
THE CYPRUS POTATO
A FLAVOURFUL DELIGHT FROM THE RED VILLAGES OF CYPRUS THE HUMBLE YET INFAMOUS STAPLE If you are planning a trip to Cyprus and you are a potato fan, make sure…
TRIANTAFYLO ROSE PETAL CORDIAL
A TRADITION OF ROSE CULTIVATION Cyprus’s long-standing tradition of rose cultivation goes hand in hand with the island’s rose-related industries, which play a significant role in the island’s economy and…
MY VISIT TO THE LIMASSOL WINE FESTIVAL
DRINKING WINE BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER LIMASSOL’S PREMIER ANNUAL EVENT A VIBRANT CELEBRATION OF CYPRIOT WINE CULTURE The Limassol Wine Festival is a vibrant annual celebration of the island’s grape harvest…