Like in many other countries of Europe, goblins (kalikantzari) chose the days of Christmas to make their scary and messy appearance! It is believed that they always come into the houses from the 25th of December till the 6th of January (when the Holy Spirit sanctifies the waters and sends them away). These hairy little […]
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Christmas and New Year’s Day are gloriously celebrated. The streets, lighted and decorated, contribute to the cheerful atmosphere. On the eve of those two celebrations, early in the morning, children go from house to house to sing the Christmas carols accompanied by the sounds of the triangles. (Back in the old day, the lady of […]
Located in the Troodos mountain range, in Pitsilia region of Lemesos (Limassol) district, Agros sits at an altitude of 1.100 metres. The layout of this picturesque village resembles that of a theatre, embraced by the surrounding mountains. Each year, Agros is converted into a Christmas village with a distinct Mediterranean flavor and stalls with local […]
On New Year’s Eve, housewives make a festive bread, a “pitta” dedicated to the feast of Saint Basil, called Vasilopitta. Vasilopita is sourdough pitta and is prepared with wheat flour, warm water, salt and flavored with anise, cinnamon and mastic. Vasilopita must be kneaded very well and is given a round shape and patinated, creating […]
Stuffed escarole (or scarole ‘mbuttunata) is a typical Cilento recipe for the Winter Holiday period. A delicious recipe in which the escarole is Stuffed with dry bread, eggs, goat cheese, capers, anchovies and black olives; tied with string and baked in the Oven (or Frying Pan). The result is truly Stunning, a mix of Delicacy […]
Autumn months, especially September and October, are the traditional months of the grape harvest from the vineyards covering the rolling slopes of Cyprus. The wine history of Cyprus dates back thousands of years, and harvesting is closely linked to traditions, rituals and fun filled festivals. When it’s time to harvest, families gather and the process […]
Ingredients : 750g kid meat 250 g green beans 250g Zucchini 250g Potatoes 250g Carrots 100 g Red pepper 100g onion Parsley 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric 1/2 teaspoon salt Pepper powder Olive oil This tagine can be served with: Seasonal salad: Tomato Onion Lettuce ½ spoonful of olive oil ½ spoonful of lemon juice Bread […]
Brief description: Glyka tou koutaliou are traditional, homemade sweet fruit preserves, served as a gesture of hospitality in both Cyprus and Greece along with a Cypriot/Greek coffee and a cold glass of water. Glyka tou koutaliou are called spoon sweets due to their small size and the fact that they fit in a spoon. Sugar […]
A traditional dish from Southern Italy, the name literally means – water and salt. Recipes vary but it is typically made with stale bread and tomatoes. This recipe comes from the tradition of fishermen who, in the past, while going at sea for days, had to carry ingredients that could last for a long period […]
Ingredients 1 ½ kg of free-range chicken 2 big dry onions, finely chopped 3 big mature tomatoes, finely chopped ¼ teacup of parsley, finely chopped ¼ teacup of dill, finely chopped 2 leeks, cut into thick slices 1 kg of okras ¼ teacup of olive oil salt, pepper Preparation Heat the oil up into a […]
