ROSE FESTIVAL IN THE VILLAGE OF AGROS
THE VILLAGE OF AGROS IS TRANSFORMED BY ROSES IN MAY THE ROSE VILLAGE OF CYPRUS A HIGH ALTITUDE Neatly perched across a gorge, at an altitude of 1100 metre, the…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS STUFFED VINE LEAVES – KOUPEPIA
HOW TO MAKE KOUPEPIA Also known as ‘dolmades’, the preparation of koupepia involves stuffing vine leaves with a flavourful mixture of minced pork, rice, and a selection of several aromatic…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS EGG-LEMON SOUP – AVGOLEMONO
Avgolemono soup is a classic Cypriot soup that combines chicken, lemon, and egg, creating a rich tangy flavour that suits most Cypriot palettes. Although available all year round, this soup…
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…
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…
RECIPE FOR NEW YEARS CAKE – VASILOPITA
HOW TO MAKE VASILOPITA Vasilopita is a traditional Greek New Year’s cake, that is typically served on New Year’s Day. A coin is hidden inside the cake and the person…
RECIPE FOR MIXED NUT PASTRY – BAKLAVA
HOW TO MAKE BAKLAVA Baklava is a delicious Cypriot sweet that combines cinnamon scented layers of syrup soaked phyllo pastry with a nut mixture containing pistachios, walnuts, and hazelnut. It…
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…
MY VISIT TO THE LIMASSOL WINE FESTIVAL 2024
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. It’s the biggest wine event…
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…