RECIPE FOR CYPRUS EASTER CHEESE PIES – FLAOUNES
Although strongly associated with Greek Orthodox Easter, because they are often consumed in place of bread, flounes, also known as Cyprus cheese pies, are readily available in most bakeries across…
RECIPE FOR CYPRUS EGG LEMON SAUCE – AVGOLEMONO
Avgolemono is a popular Cypriot sauce typically made with eggs and lemon. It is often used to enhance several Cypriot dishes and is the main ingredient of Avgolemono soup. Developed…
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 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…
CLEAN MONDAY 2026
A PUBLIC HOLIDAY The Beginning of the 40-Day Lenten Fast Clean Monday falls on February 23rd this year and this marks the first day of the 40-day LENTEN FAST, which…
FLAVOURS AT THE LANDMARK INDO THAI RESTAURANT IN THE VILLAGE OF KITI
THE VILLAGE OF KITI OFFERS SOME EASTERN PROMISE MY NAME IS GEORGE JACKSON My name is George Jackson, and I am a professional food critic. I recently visited Flavours at…
CELEBRATING TSIKNOPEMPTI OR STINKY THURSDAY 2026
CELEBRATED ON FEBRUARY 12TH 2026 Stinky Thursday or Tsiknopempti, as it is known locally across Cyprus, is a traditional day of celebration that is always celebrated on the Thursday before…
RECIPE FOR CYPRIOT SHORTBREAD – KOURAPIEDES
Kourapiedes are delicious Cypriot shortbread cookies, traditionally made with almonds and dusted with powdered sugar. Although they are enjoyed throughout the year, they particularly come to the forefront at Christmas…
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…
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…