RECIPE FOR CAULIFLOWER & TOMATO STEW – KOUNOUPIDI
HOW TO MAKE KOUNOUPIDI Cypriot cauliflower and tomato Stew is a flavourful dish that highlights the simplicity of Mediterranean cooking. This tomato and cauliflower-based recipe is for a vegetarian version…
CYPRUS HONEY
THE MEDICINAL VALUE OF THIS ANCIENT OLD PRODUCT CYPRUS APICULTURE Honey became a prized possession in the ancient world and several civilizations revered it for its medicanal value, regarding it…
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…
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…
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. Its the biggest wine event…
HEALTH BENEFITS OF CYPRUS WATERMELON
CYPRUS’S VERY OWN SUPER FOOD CYPRUS WATERMELON WATERMELON is often a welcome reprieve for many during hot summers in Cyprus. The favourable climate and fertile soil on the island provide…