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…
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…
HEALTH BENEFITS OF CYPRUS STRAWBERRIES
THE BENEFITS OF EATING INCREDABLY NUTRITIOUS STRAWBERRIES A STAPLE IN CYPRUS Produced all over the island, but in particular around the village of Deryneia in the east of the island,…
THE DERYNEIA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL 2025
THE VILLAGE OF DERYNEIA ONCE AGAIN WELCOMES FESTIVAL GOERS SIX DECADES OF PRODUCTION The association of strawberries and the Village of Deryneia goes back decades. Strawberry plantations in the immediate…
HAPPY CYPRUS EASTER 2025
GREEK ORTHODOX EASTER CELEBRATIONS IN CYPRUS A CELEBRATION OF FAMILY, FAITH & FUN Easter is one of the most important religious holidays in Cyprus. It is a time for both…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS EASTER CHEESE PIES – FLAOUNES
Flaounes are traditionally made cheese pies that are associated with Greek Orthodox Easter in Cyprus. There are endless ways of making them and many homemade variations of this recipe exist.…
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 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…