Artichokes & Peas In Tomato Sauce
Seriously, is it May already? It’s almost summer and I have decided to try and get in shape. Not just for summer. But kinda for summer. But part...
All Traditional
Cypriot Almond Balls & Raspberry Bday Cake
It’s a pretty special birthday for me. I turned 34 this year and while not one of those significant ages, for me it is actually quite a signific...
How To Make Orange Blossom Water (Anthonero)
Part of the fun of learning how to make traditional recipes from my aunt in Cyprus is that it is all done in a typical Mediterranean style*. (Read: *i...
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)
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...
Wine Sausage with Coriander ("Loukanika")
I may have made homemade Cypriot sausages. I say this with hesitation because for some reason I honestly did not think it would be possible to make ho...
Bitter Orange & Vanilla Marmalade ("Kitromila Marmelada")
It’s funny how your tastes can change as you grow older. I was never a fan of bitter orange marmalade when I was little. I found the taste bitte...
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...
Honey Doughnuts - Loukoumades
“I’m still writing 1997 on my checks” – Sarah Silverman. That’s kinda how I feel. But it’s definitely 2014 because...
Feta & Ricotta Ravioli with Anari Cheese
Time off around Christmas means it is the perfect time to indulge in making foods with family and friends that you wouldn’t ordinarily make, lik...
Cyprus Coffee
Being wide awake at 2am because of jet lag is my current normal. For now my jet lag means a lot of “I-Love-Lucy-reruns” and that I look fo...
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...
