Mahalepi ... Moving Treats
Hello. As I type this I am surrounded by over ten boxes. I am moving. And I think I may be a hoarder. Or at least that is what my boyfriend is telling...
All Traditional
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...
How to Make Halloumi & Anari. ... Honestly. I Actually Made Halloumi.
My grandma used to sell halloumi. I was asking my aunt questions about this today, as I never really bothered to explore the topic until now. “H...
Fried Squid With Cucumber Dip aka "Calamari & Tzatziki"
I can’t believe I actually made “calamari” at home. I always thought it was next to impossible to make; something confined to bein...
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...
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...
Cyprus Vetch (Louvana) Salad with A Sweet Vinaigrette
This is a story about how my love-hate relationship with Cyprus vetch (“louvana”) ended. This last Saturday, I woke up early, and set off ...
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...
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-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...
