Food and Drink

Kyperounda winery, in the Pitsilia area of Troodos, claims its gravity-fed winery, built on levels in time for the 2003 vintage at an altitude of 1,140m, is one of the highest ...

Tarhana is a dried food made from a fermented mixture of grain and yoghurt or fermented milk, found across Central Asian, Southeast European and Middle Eastern cuisines. In its dry ...

Upside Down Tart with Caramelised Apples (Tarte Tatin) 600g apples (about 5) – 350g once peeled and de-cored100g brown sugar75g unsalted butter, cut into small pieces1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 puff ...

Kathikas village’s central square will fill with wine lovers and winemakers on December 26 and 27 as a unique Christmas Wine Celebration takes place. Two evening full of aroma, tradition and ...

“Life without pausing to celebrate and experience human togetherness can feel long and exhausting,” says wine and gastronomy educator and writer Florentia Kythreotou. Centered on the history of the beloved ...

Polish Galareta is one of those beloved traditional recipes the unfortunate appearance of which may discourage the uninitiated. Also known colloquially as “cold feet,” this savoury jelly, a type of ...

Winter Spiced Apple Oat BarsThese wholesome oat bars – a naturally sweet, high-fibre snack – are sweetened with apples and warm spices, making them a perfect winter snack. They are soft, aromatic, ...

The holiday season is a time of celebration, gratitude, and meaningful connections — an ideal opportunity to express appreciation to the people who matter most, both personally and professionally. At PUNIN ...

Vasilopita Vasilopita, which translates as St Basil’s cake, is the traditional Greek New Year’s cake. It has its roots in the Orthodox Christian communities of Asia Minor.In ...

Long before anyone tried to enshrine it as a national icon, farikal was simply what Norwegians turned to when the first cold winds swept in. Nothing more than a pot ...

Healthy Ground Beef & Zucchini Lasagna Looking for a comforting meal that doesn’t compromise on flavour or your health goals? This Healthy Ground Beef & Zucchini Lasagna brings you ...

If you are a wine lover, it is always possible to build your Christmas menu around the wine. This is the best time of year to bring out those special ...

Cypriots take food seriously, not in a formal sense, but as a cornerstone of daily life and social connection. Eating is rarely rushed and seldom treated as a purely functional ...

Sponge cake, light and airy, holds a cherished place on dessert tables worldwide. Its delicate texture and subtle sweetness come from a simple blend of eggs, sugar, flour and sometimes ...

Pumpkin soup 500g pumpkin chunks, thinly sliced1 potato or sweet potato, peeled, thinly sliced1 apple, peeled, thickly sliced1 medium onion, thickly sliced2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted11/2 litres (or as needed) ...

Beekeepers on Tuesday welcomed a new law that bans use of the term ‘filtered honey’, mandates clear labelling of country-of-origin percentages and redefines confectionery honey to prevent consumer confusion. The ...

Cyprus marked International Maratheftiko Day with a renewed push to strengthen the position of Cypriot wine in global markets, Commerce Minister George Papanastasiou said on Monday. He said the government ...

The eierbal is a distinctive and beloved snack originating from the province of Groningen in the Netherlands, recognised for its unique composition and cultural significance. Essentially, an eierbal is a ...

Roasted Aubergine and Sweet Potato Curry For the roast vegetables1 large aubergine, cut into 2cm cubes2 sweet potatoes, scrubbed, peeled and cut into 2cm cubes3-4 tbsp olive oil for ...

Ghormeh Sabzi, often described as the heart and soul of Persian cuisine, is a story simmered over centuries. Widely regarded as the national dish of Iran, this aromatic herb stew ...

“Join us for an unforgettable tasting experience dedicated to Cyprus’ most iconic spirit — Zivania,” says Brewfellas as the downtown Nicosia bar prepares for an eventful Saturday night. Brewfellas will switch ...

Easy & Quick Crustless Cheese Pie(Airfryer or Sandwich Maker)This crustless cheese pie is a quick, protein-packed snack or light meal. With simple ingredients like cottage cheese, feta, oats, ...

Fide Soupa: Cypriot Vermicelli Soup A bowl of comfort, healing and home. This soup is a Cypriot classic, simple yet deeply nourishing. Traditionally made with just vermicelli in chicken stock, ...

Żurek, Poland’s cherished sour rye soup, boasts a history as rich and textured as its tangy flavour. Its origins reach deep into the Middle Ages, emerging as a humble ...