Cypriot Pancake Things (Katimeri)

Cypriot Pancake Things (Katimeri)

Have you ever thought about what makes you happy? A while ago my wonderful friend who I met on Instagram – Linda Hyldal – asked me if I wo...

Chocolate Bergamot Bundt Cake

Chocolate Bergamot Bundt Cake

I think this may be one of the best things I have ever made. It’s always nice when you 1. make things with fruits that have literally been picke...

Phyllo Semolina Custard Pie (Bougatsa)

Phyllo Semolina Custard Pie (Bougatsa)

Who out there has a food ritual? I have two. The first is eating cheddar cheese and chive potato chips with cottage cheese in front of the TV, which h...

Spinach Pies (Spanakopita)

Spinach Pies (Spanakopita)

It has only rained 3-4 times since I have arrived back in Cyprus in January. It’s hard not to feel like spring has arrived here, with temperatur...

Mini Pork Pies (Pork

Mini Pork Pies (Pork "Bourekia")

“Airplane travel is nature’s way of making you look like your passport photo.” – Al Gore. True, eh? When I am flying I sometim...

Feta-Chilli Dip

Feta-Chilli Dip

One of my favourite things to try when I visit people’s homes, are they dips they make. I like the different combinations of flavours and how pe...

Butternut Squash Pies (Kolokotes)

Butternut Squash Pies (Kolokotes)

Is anyone else ready for cold weather, clouds, rain and the onset of winter? Or is it just me. I love the fact that Cyprus is sunny and warm virtually...

Tahini Rolls

Tahini Rolls

I have spent a good week learning how and perfecting the art of making “tahinopittes” – the very traditional Cypriot sweet tahini pi...

Cyprus Cuisine

“Cyprus Cuisine”, published by Whitecap Books in 2021, is now available for purchase. Christina Loucas shares over 80 recipes that showcase the very best of Cypriot cooking.

Cyprus Cuisine