CYPRIOT WINE MAKING
CYPRUS VITICULTURE 6,000 YEARS OF HISTORY Today, Cyprus has worldwide recognition for its viticulture, which is thought to have begun around 6,000 years ago. The island’s hot climate, fertile soil,…
CYPRIOT LOUNTZA
THE FOOD OF SHEPHERDS A TASTE OF RICH CULINARY HERITAGE The Cypriot delicacy of lountza can trace its origins back to ancient times when resourceful Cypriot shepherds of old needed…
RECIPE FOR BULGUR WHEAT PIES – KOUPES
Koupes are a delicious Cypriot street food that is traditionally made of a bulgur wheat crust, which is then stuffed with a ground meat mixture. They are mainly consumed as…
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 The…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS LADIES FINGERS – DAKTYLA
Daktyla are simple Cypriot dessert based pastries that are made with filo pastry, almonds, cinnamon and syrup. The shape of segmented stuffed pastries resembles ladies fingers, hence their name and…
THE SWEET SCENT OF CYPRUS ROSES
A LONG-STANDIND CYPRIOT FLORAL TRADITION PERFECT CONDITIONS The favourable climate and fertile soil of the island of Cyprus have provided the perfect conditions for rose cultivation for centuries and this…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS MILK PUDDING – MAHALEBI
Mahalebi is a simple Cypriot milk-based pudding made with water, milk, sugar and corn flour. It is usually served chilled with a compliment of rose water, rose cordial syrup, or…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS DRY ORANGE MARBLE CAKE – STEHNI PORTOKALOPITA
The Cyprus Dry Orange Marble Cake is a type of sponge cake that uses fresh orange as its base. This dessert is usually enjoyed all year round on the island…
A SWEET PRESERVE, CYPRUS GLYKO
A True Cypriot Delicacy TRADITIONAL CYPRIOT DESSERTCyprus Glyko, can be best described as a refreshing sweet preserve. It is an age-old traditional dessert, made from various fruits, nuts or vegetables,…
HALLOUMI CHEESE
CYPRUS’S UNIQUE RUBBERY CHEESE A CYPRIOT STAPLE Halloumi cheese has a deep-rooted history and its origins date back nearly 2,000 years. It is believed that Cypriots using a combination of…