Food and Drink

India’s second most populous city is so vast, so old, so cosmopolitan that it goes by many names: the Heart of India for its central location; Dilwalon ki Dilli (...

Evangeline Mantzioris looks at the science behind cooking one of food’s most basic items Rice is a staple food for billions of people in Asia and Africa. It’s ...

A vegan taste of India Vegan Biryani 1g saffron mixed with 2 tablespoons warm coconut milk 1cup basmati rice (200g) 50g vegan butter or margarine 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon Himalayan ...

3,000 Pakistanis live in Cyprus – not a small number, given the size of the island. But, when you look at the wider Pakistani diaspora, it pales in comparison… The 6th largest ...

Simple summer treats If you are looking for an impressive dish to serve with drinks this season, RODDY DAMALIS has you covered Smoked Salmon & Prawn Dako Dako is a ...

A taste of India Chicken Biryani 1g saffron mixed with 2 tablespoons warm milk 50g unsalted butter 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt 1 tablespoon ginger, grated on a fine grater 1 ...

Long before Cypriots were being pushed out of Limassol by rising rents, residents of San Francisco were struggling to afford housing. But while Limassolians can head for the hills, those ...

SARAH BRIDLE outlines five ways to make your summer barbecue better for the environment Summer has finally arrived. Sunny days and brighter evenings are the perfect opportunity to gather friends ...

What’s for dinner? Marinated Pork Chops with Edamame Mash This is a jazzed up version of a simple pork recipe, with some lovely oriental elements 4 pork chops, about 140g ...

Calling all Larnaca-based foodies, June has an exciting event in store! After five jam-packed markets in the Nicosia Municipal Gardens, a Fork Food event is making its way to Larnaca ...

Foreclosures have been much in the Cyprus news of late, with the government’s ongoing inability to make a decision concerning those who are unable (or refuse) to pay their ...

Celebrate BBQ season With the right preparation, less is definitely more when it comes to grilling food says RODDY DAMALIS It’s barbeque season! One of the many joys of ...

A party in the mouth Fish Mango Curry with Coconut Milk In Kerala, king fish is used to make this curry. A firm fish is perfect for this recipe, but ...

This week’s Sunday Mail will include the latest issue of Taste of Summer, a guide to all the best restaurants, bars, cafés, and hot spots to enjoy the ...

Cherry production in Cyprus is valued at €1.6 million and is spread across 2.3 square kilometres, Agriculture Minister Petros Xenophontos said this weekend. He was speaking at the opening of the fifth ...

Cyprus has a minimum wage of €960 per month. Luxembourg, on the other hand, offers its lowest paid residents nearly €3,000 – the highest in Europe. It’s not even as if cost ...

By Duane Mellor Turmeric has been used by humans for more than 4,000 years. As well as cooking and cosmetics, it’s been a staple of the traditional medicine practice of ...

Coming up in Pissouri is an exhibition that puts the local production of wine in the spotlight. The Pissouri Community Council, in collaboration with the Cyprus Winemakers’ Association and the ...

Sweet pies to suit all tastes Syrupy Baklava Nests with Hazelnut Praline For the syrup 100g maple or agave syrup 50g water 1 tsp lemon juice For the pastry 5 baklava sheets (225...

Five nights of live music, street food and beer-drinking are coming up this month as the Medfest 2023 Limassol Beer Festival approaches. Returning to the coastal city for its fourth edition, ...

The annual contest attests to the vibrancy of viticulture in Cyprus says GEORGE KASSIANOS There were 170 different samples of wine competing for medals at the 14th Cyprus Wine Competition, with ...

In Cyprus, gambling is a pastime as popular as visiting your doctor or buying a Mercedes. And with the opening of Melco’s City of Dreams Mediterranean, which incorporates Europe’...

Make the most of Cyprus flavours with these simple recipes says RODDY DAMALIS Hiromeri & Halloumi Salad With Avocado, Wild Stemmed Caper, Black Cumin Seed & Glystarka with a Pink ...

Colourful vegan bites Rainbow Array of Stuffed Vegetables with Pourgouri and Brown Rice Pourgouri or rice selection Onions Peppers, courgettes, aubergines, onions, white/sweet potatoes, tomatoes (or any vegetable you ...