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…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS LADIES FINGERS – DAKTYLA
Daktyla, ‘or ladies finghers,’ are simple Cypriot dessert based pastries that are baked and then drenched in a honey based syrup. They are made with filo pastry, almonds, cinnamon and…
THE SWEET SCENT OF CYPRUS ROSES
A LONG-STANDIND CYPRIOT FLORAL TRADITION PERFECT CONDITIONS The origins of Cypriot roses can be traced back to ancient times. Evidence suggests that the fragrant flower was cultivated in Cyprus over…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS MILK PUDDING – MAHALEBI
Mahalebi is a simple Cypriot milk-based pudding made with water, milk, sugar and corn flour. It is usually served chilled with a compliment of rose water, rose cordial syrup, or…
HALLOUMI CHEESE
CYPRUS’S UNIQUE RUBBERY CHEESE A CYPRIOT STAPLE Halloumi cheese has a deep-rooted history and its origins date back nearly 2,000 years. It is believed that Cypriots using a combination of…
MY VISIT TO THE SEASIDE STREET FOOD FESTIVAL IN LIMASSOL
A TASTY EVENT IN THE PUBLIC GARDENS OF LIMASSOL FOOD FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD As a food lover and critic, I often seek to explore foods from all over…
CYPRUS’S ALMOND DRINK SOUMADA
A TRADITIONAL CYPRIOT DRINK ORIGINALLY MADE BY CYPRIOT MONKS Soumada is a traditional Cypriot drink that has a deep-rooted history. Normally taken with ice in the summer or served piping…
PROTARAS FUN PARK
A FUN FAIRGROUND IN PROTARAS A LUNA PARK ATTRACTION IN CYPRUS The Protaras Fun Park is run by Vali Amusements, who also run the Parko Paliatso in Ayia Napa. It…
THE FIRST WINE SOMMELIER SCHOOL TO OPEN IN THE VILLAGE OF VOUNI
THE WINE SCHOOL OF CYPRUS A DEEPLY ROOTED VITICULTURE Winemaking is deeply rooted in Cypriot culture. Several villages on the island have been growing vines for centuries. Many of these…