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…
THE DERYNEIA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL 2026
THE VILLAGE OF DERYNEIA ONCE AGAIN WELCOMES FESTIVAL GOERS MAY 29TH 2026 The 15th Pancyprian Strawberry Festival will take place this year on May 29th, 2026, at the Renaissance Stadium…
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 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 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…
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…
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…