Food and Drink

By Evangeline Mantzioris Matcha has experienced a surge in popularity in recent months, leading to reports of global shortages and price increases. If you haven’t been caught up in ...

Quiche Lorraine, a name that evokes the charm of French cuisine, is a dish beloved for its creamy, savoury filling encased in a buttery crust. Originating in the region of ...

The koupa (plural, koupes) is having a moment. Earlier this month, a campaign was launched to add it to the EU’s PGI (Protected Geographical Indications) register as a traditional ...

Vegan Fish Cakes 4 Sheets of Nori cut into small pieces and blended to make a powder 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled, boiled and mashed 1 and a half cups of breadcrumbs 1 small ...

Though now deeply rooted in Japanese cuisine, tempura originated with Portuguese missionaries and traders who arrived in Japan in the 16th century. The term ‘tempura’ is derived from the Latin ...

Tray Baked Burgers with Potatoes This is a fabulous staple dish in every Cypriot and Greek household; an easy and delicious meal that I know all your family will love! ...

Chocolate Cake with Kolokassi and Tahini icing For the cake 200g kolokassi puree (see recipe below) 2 large eggs (120g) 75g melted butter 100ml milk 130g plain flour 30g cocoa 150g ...

To coincide with the week of the German language, the technical and vocational school in Larnaca on Tuesday offered a German breakfast. The event was attended by Education Minister Athena ...

I have recently seen wines with GPS coordinates on the label, where the language used even conveys a highly specific sense of place regarding the vineyard. Many wineries in Cyprus ...

Few desserts are as effortlessly elegant and universally beloved as panna cotta. With its silky texture, light sweetness and endless versatility, panna cotta has found its place on menus across ...

The world’s biggest food and beverage companies on average sell products in low-income countries that are less healthy than what they sell in high-income countries, according to a new ...

Easy Kerala Style Smoky Chicken 6 chicken thighs – bone in Marinade 1 lemon – juiced 5 tablespoons yoghurt 5 tablespoons fresh full fat cream 4 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce 3 tablespoons ginger, garlic, green chilli paste 1 tablespoon ...

By Jack Hetherington, Adam James Loch and Pablo Juliano Every year, 7.6 million tonnes of food is lost or wasted in Australia alone. When we think about this, we might picture ...

Few dishes evoke the charm of Central Europe quite like the Wiener Schnitzel. This iconic, golden-crusted delicacy has not only become Austria’s culinary flagbearer but also an international favourite. ...

A campaign was launched on Thursday to have the traditional Cypriot koupa added to the European Union’s Protected Geographical Indications (PGI) register. The Larnaca chamber of commerce (Evel) and ...

Bouillabaisse 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, sliced 1 tsp salt 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon tomato paste 4 tablespoons dry white wine 2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced 1 large ...

By Evangeline Mantzioris Cinnamon has been long used around the world in both sweet and savoury dishes and drinks. But a new TikTok trend claims adding a teaspoon of cinnamon ...

Bibimbap, a vibrant and flavourful Korean dish, is much more than a delicious medley of rice, vegetables and meat. It embodies centuries of cultural heritage and a rich history that ...

Chickpea Vegan Omelettes 2 cups of whole meal flour1 can of drained chickpeasHandful of Swiss chard (chopped)2 sliced button mushrooms1/2 teaspoon of turmeric1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast2 cups of water1 cup ...

Taisei Hikage is fighting a losing battle at his Tokyo ramen shop – not to attract customers, but to keep a lid on the price he charges for Japan’s national ...

In Carlo Collodi’s classic novel Pinocchio, Geppetto is an elderly woodcarver and the creator of Pinocchio. Geppetto’s love for Pinocchio is evident throughout the story, as he sacrifices ...

If you are into all things hot and spicy food-related, this upcoming festival is one not to miss. Back again for another sizzling edition is the Sia Chilli Fest 2024 taking ...

Keftedes (Cypriot meatballs) We all love meatballs! When we were living in Cyprus we were the only children in Avgorou village eating them with ketchup! Our father used to work ...

Few dishes capture the essence of Mediterranean cuisine like souvlaki, a beloved Greek street food that has charmed palates across the world. Originating from ancient times, this simple yet flavourful ...