GEORGE JACKSON REVIEWS THE MAKRINARI TAVERN IN THE VILLAGE OF OMODOS
THE MAKRINARI TAVERN IN THE VILLAGE OF OMODOS My name is George Jackson and I am a professional food critic. I recently visited the Makrinari Tavern in the picturesque village…
RECIPE FOR STUFFED VEGETABLES – YEMISTA
The word ‘yemista’ derives from the Greek word for stuffed or full. It perfectly describes this traditional Cypriot dish that is made with fresh vegetables. A fragrant rice mixture, made…
THE STORY OF CYPRUS COMMANDARIA
A CYPRUS WINE TRADITION A CYPRUS WINE TRADITION Still as popular today as it was hundreds of years ago, Cyprus Commandaria wine still acts as a vibrant symbol of Cypriot…
THE BRANDY SOUR STORY
CYPRUS’S UNOFFICIAL NATIONAL COCKTAIL BRANDY SOUR, FOREST PARK HOTEL, PLATRES WHAT GOES INTO A BRANDY SOUR? The Brandy Sour Story THE BARMAN, THE ROYAL & THE BOTTLE OF BRANDY Today,…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS SEMOLINA CAKE – KALO PRAMA
HOW TO MAKE KALO PRAMA Kalo Prama translates to ‘A Good Thing’. It is also known as ‘Shamali’ or ‘Semolina’ cake. This semolina-based sponge cake bathed in syrup is traditionally…
MY VISIT TO THE LIMASSOL WINE FESTIVAL 2025
DRINKING WINE BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER LIMASSOL’S PREMIER ANNUAL EVENT Taking place at the Limassol Municipal Gardens, this multi-day event offers visitors unlimited wine tastings, traditional Cypriot cuisine, live folk music,…
PROTARAS FUN PARK
A FUN FAIRGROUND IN PROTARAS A LUNA PARK ATTRACTION IN CYPRUS Protaras Fun Park is a popular, family-friendly fairground located in the heart of Protaras. The attraction features a giant…
RECIPE FOR BULGUR WHEAT PIES – KOUPES
KOUPES are a delicious Cypriot street food. Mainly consumed as a savoury snack throughout the year, they traditionally consist of a minced meat mixture, encased in a bulgur wheat crust.…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS EGG-LEMON SOUP – AVGOLEMONO
Avgolemono is a classic Cypriot soup that combines chicken, lemon, and egg. This creates a unique, rich, tangy flavour that suits most Cypriot palettes. Although this soup, which uses rice…
HEALTH BENEFITS OF CYPRUS STRAWBERRIES
CYPRUS STRAWBERRIES A HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCT Cyprus strawberries are a fresh, high-quality local product, with a season that peaks in early February. Cultivated largely in southern and eastern coastal regions like…