Food and Drink

There are just three sub-species of orangutan, and the Sumatran is by far the most social. Almost exclusively arboreal, these highly intelligent primates rarely descend to the ground; instead, they ...

There is perhaps no more popular cake than a carrot cake, even among those who do not like the vegetable says ANDRY VOSKARIDOU Striking to look at and a pleasure ...

An Eastern lunch Chickpea Filo Triangles This is one of the dishes that’s on my vegan menu for The Real Greek. It has proved to be very popular as ...

The humble baguette, France’s staple bread, made it onto the United Nation’s cultural heritage list on Wednesday, drawing delighted responses from French bakers and non-bakers alike. Paris-based U....

The Maratheftiko red variety is an ancient, indigenous grape to Cyprus. Over the last 35 years this variety has been cultivated to produce premium red wines. Noted in Cyprus by Mouillefert (1893) ...

When Queen Elizabeth II died, she was widely reported to have been the second longest-reigning monarch in history after Louis XIV. That was wrong. The actual longest-reigning monarch was Sobhuza ...

Raw vegan diet may be risk to your health – here’s why By Laura Brown Vegan diets have become increasingly popular over the years, especially among people looking to improve ...

Curry that dates back to the 15th century Molee is a delicious coconut-based curry from Kerala. It is typically made with fish, but the delicious creamy spiced curry sauce pairs ...

Thought Limassol rents were expensive? Try Luanda! Angola’s capital is right up there with Shanghai as one of the costliest places in the world for expats. And it comes ...

Halloween may have passed but there are still plenty of pumpkins around to put to use in the kitchen says ANDRY VOSKARIDOU There are more than 150 different varieties of pumpkins ...

Jerk Chicken with Coconut Rice A classic recipe from Jamaica, ‘jerk’ refers not only to the spices but also the marinating/ baking of the food. The most famous dish includes ...

There are only two islands in the Mediterranean that are bigger than Cyprus. The largest is Sicily. But in second place, just ahead of us, is Sardinia… Actually, Sardinia is 2.6 ...

By Kerry Smith and Emma Garnett Responsible for roughly a third of the UK’s diet-related carbon emissions, the consumption and production of meat is a substantial contributor to climate ...

Pumpkin Rice Casserole A perfect casserole that is super easy to make and even easier to enjoy with friends and family. The ideal casserole to enjoy on its own or ...

In a year that has been excellent for Cyprus wines, the second International Maratheftiko Day will take place December 1, a day of celebration of the indigenous grape variety, with various ...

Over 100 years ago the first sweets were made. They are now a popular crowd pleaser easy to adjust to your own preference says ANDRY VOSKARIDOU A brownie is a small, ...

An Irish take on Halloween When I used to bake for my family, there was a book by Darina Allen I relied on for special Irish days, The Festive food ...

Happy Halloween! And welcome to the world’s most haunted city! According to Condé Nast Traveller, Edinburgh is the spookiest place in the world, simply racked with things that go ...

Vegetables and moderation are more deeply rooted in America’s early history than gluttony says MAURIZIO VALSANIA Dude food is on a roll in America. Gargantuan pizzas, footlong subs, high-stacked ...

Festive delight of India Chicken Mappas (stew) Chicken Mappas is a typical dish from Kerala, prepared usually during festive seasons. At Christmas it is standard fare at every table. The ...

While strange foods are eaten around the world, even the most gastronomically adventurous are unlikely to have tried the Cambodian delicacy of fried tarantula! Like many of the world’s ...

Latkes, okonomiyaki, and lefse. Indian cakes, hoe cakes, johnnycakes, journey cakes, buckwheat cakes, griddle cakes, flapjacks are all delicious says ANDRY VOSKARIDOU Pancakes have a lot of names and are ...

The Gates to Hell are located in the midst of the Karakum Desert. Here, out amidst the black dunes where the rain never falls, lies the pit of Darvaza: a ...

Here’s what the evidence says according to DAVID CLAYTON If you’re someone who’s thought about losing weight or has wanted to get healthier in the past few ...