Food and Drink

There is something comforting about the scent of man’oushe zaatar drifting through a neighbourhood at first light. Before traffic stirs and shop shutters rattle open, the ovens are warm, ...

Shakshuka Eggs with Spicy Tomato Sauce 400g tomato sauce with aubergine150ml water4 medium eggs1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp freshly ground pepperTo serveSpicy seasonings1 tablespoon chopped fresh dillSpinach leavesBread (rusks)Strained ...

Around the world many wine grape varieties are celebrated on a particular day, and a look at the international calendar shows it is gaining momentum. Some are honoured in just ...

“We’re back for another Friday night at Fork Food Market,” say the event organisers as they get ready to take over the Nicosia Municipal Gardens once more. This Friday, ...

More than 25 wineries from all over Cyprus will meet at the Wine Aroma of Cyprus exhibition, full of aromas, flavours and wine stories. The Cyprus Oenophile Association hosts a special ...

Cyprus is one of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world. Archaeological evidence suggests that winemaking on the island dates back more than 5,000 years, making Cyprus part of the cradle ...

Tortilla Española is one of those dishes that seems almost too simple to be memorable, and yet it rarely is. Made with little more than eggs, potatoes, olive oil ...

Red, juicy strawberries are the star of the show at this annual village festival. At the end the month, Deryneia proudly presents the 15th edition of its Strawberry Festival and ...

“Join us for a unique day dedicated to food, farming, sustainability, and community at the Go Regenerative Festival, the first event of its kind in Cyprus,” say organisers of the ...

Strawberry Yogurt Dessert CupsThese strawberry yogurt dessert cups are light, creamy, and naturally sweet with the fresh flavour of strawberries and honey. The smooth texture from the yogurt combined with ...

With the onset of warmer weather, it is time for some dishes that are not so heavy With the arrival of early summer, many of us start to crave some ...

The amount of goat milk in halloumi will be reduced from 25 to 15 per cent until the end of the year because of the recent outbreak of foot and mouth disease (...

There are many ways to explore Cyprus but few of them are more enjoyable than driving as a wine lover to a winery. You form a relationship with the territory, ...

Get ready for a delectable experience this month at Ayia Napa Marina. Following its sensational debut, the Chef’s Kiss Food Festival is back for its second consecutive year, bringing ...

It is almost time for kleftiko to hit the table. As the weather turns hot and the ovens are fired up, one culinary dish of Cyprus makes its comeback, as ...

Huevos Rancheros is a dish that speaks of mornings, warmth and open kitchens. Translating as Ranchers’ Eggs, it began as a rural breakfast in Mexico, traditionally served to farm workers ...

For most Cypriots, it’s a simple matter, it’s halloumi with two Ls, but abroad, the island’s most famous cheese is increasingly turning up on supermarket shelves missing ...

Mediterranean Lentil & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers If you are looking for a nourishing, vibrant and deeply satisfying dish, these Mediterranean Lentil & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers are the perfect addition to ...

Cyprus loves its coffee. Freddo espressos, flat whites, lungos, Americanos, Cypriot coffee and the list goes on. Not a day goes by that local coffee shops, generating interest in the ...

Croque Monsieur is one of those dishes that seems to sum up the ease of a Paris café in a single bite. Golden on top, softly layered within, it arrives ...

Legumes with Lemony Fish Fillet 8 fish fillets (sea bream or sea bass), skinned150g lentils (soaked overnight)150g chickpeas (soaked overnight)150g fine beans (soaked overnight)150g frozen peas1 celery ...

If you love seafood, the deep blue and local events, “come celebrate the 11th Fish Festival with us,” suggests the municipality of Polis Chrysochous. Highly anticipated, the festival has now ...

For those who love adventure and discovering hidden gems, visiting off-the-beaten-path wineries offers a rare chance to taste handcrafted, low-intervention wines in stunning, remote locations. These wineries may not be ...

Chicken Kyiv is one of those dishes that carries a sense of occasion with it, even before it reaches the table. Its name points to Ukraine’s capital, yet its ...