RECIPE FOR HONEY BALLS – LOUKOUMADES
Loukoumades are delicious deep fried Cypriot honey soaked balls enjoyed all year round on the island of Cyprus. Also known as ‘Honey Balls,’ they are usually served as a dessert…
ROSE FESTIVAL IN THE VILLAGE OF AGROS 2026
A FESTIVAL OF ROSES 2026 Neatly perched across a gorge, at an altitude of 1100 metres, the village of Agros, situated in the region of Pitsilia, in the Troodos Mountains,…
HAPPY CYPRUS EASTER 2026
CELEBRATING GREEK ORTHODOX EASTER IN CYPRUS Symbolising warmth, love, and tradition, Easter is one of the most important and cherished holidays for all Greek Cypriots across Cyprus A SNAP SHOT…
THE RICH LEGACY OF AVGOLEMONO SAUCE
A SAUCE & A SOUP! THE ORIGINS OF A GREEK TRADITION Although similar egg-lemon sauces appear across the eastern Mediterranean and the Balkans regions, avgolemono, or lemon and egg sauce,…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS EASTER CHEESE PIES – FLAOUNES
Although strongly associated with Greek Orthodox Easter, because they are often consumed in place of bread, flounes, also known as Cyprus cheese pies, are readily available in most bakeries across…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS EGG LEMON SAUCE – AVGOLEMONO
Avgolemono is a popular Cypriot sauce typically made with eggs and lemon. It is often used to enhance several Cypriot dishes and is the main ingredient of Avgolemono soup. Developed…
RECIPE FOR MIXED NUT PASTRY – BAKLAVA
HOW TO MAKE BAKLAVA This version of Baklava is a Cypriot take on a sweet delicacy that has its roots in the Middle East. This delicious Cypriot version combines cinnamon-scented…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS HUMMUS SOUP
Chickpea-based hummus can be used to create a unique, deliciously warm, and comforting creamy soup that combines the nutty flavour of tahini with the earthiness of the chickpeas. This combination…
MEET THE GREEK CYPRIOTS
A look at the characteristics and culture of the people of Cyprus A MEDITERRANEAN LIFESTYLE Cypriots have a true Mediterranean lifestyle in their veins, and this makes them truly one…
THE STORY OF CYPRIOT HONEY BALLS ALSO KNOWN AS ‘LOUKOUMADES’
A GREEK DELICACY ROOTED IN HISTORY A SPECIAL CONSIDERATION Considered a symbol of prosperity and fertility in ancient Greek culture, the use of honey in traditional Greek recipes is particularly…