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Andrea Charalambidou
Shortly after the opening of her exhibition "Genesis," Cypriot artist Andrea Charalambidou reveals her favourite spots for food, coffee and drinks.
-Where do you usually...
Palia (Old) Kakopetria
The traditional architecture, on which the building of the houses is based, as well as the traditional way of land mapping Palia Kakopetria, are...
Exinta Spitia (Sixty Houses Settlement) in Skouriotissa
Exinta Spitia (Sixty Houses) is a settlement outside the village of Skouriotissa. They were originally built to house the workers of the mine.
Skouriotissa is...
Zoe Avgousti
Journalist and Plus TV presenter reveals her favourite spots for food, coffee and drinks in Limassol.
-Where do you usually enjoy your morning coffee?
-On weekends...
Palia Galata (The Old Village of Galata) – Traditional Architecture
The settlement of Galata, although compact and centralised around the church of Panagia Odigitria, is built along the valley of the Karkotis river. The...
Motor Show Festival-Larnaca
Have a wonderful day with dance and music and also enjoy new models of motorcycles from various companies.
1st of May, 9:00
Makenzy Larnaca
Natasa Papaeracleous
Clinical dietitian and nutritionist reveals her favourite spots for food, drinks and coffee in Cyprus.
By Diana Aza
-Where do you usually enjoy your morning coffee?
-At...
Zoey Philippou
Designer and founder of "Cherry and Mint" fashion brand reveals her favourite spots for food, coffee and drinks in Cyprus.
-Where do you usually enjoy...
Costas Harpas
Owner and director of Tree Creative Room in Limassol, reveals his favourite spots for food, coffee and drinks.
-Where do you usually enjoy your morning...
Irodotos Miltiadous
Actor Irodotos Miltiadous reveals his favourite spots for food, coffee and drinks in Nicosia.
-Where do you usually enjoy your morning coffee?
-At Coffee Island's shops,...
Solea Culture – Architecture Route
The culture and arichitecture of Solea Valley is of great interest. The route starts from Evrychou - Tembria, Sina Oros, Galata, Kakopetria and ends...
Eftychia Andreou
Journalist and presenter Eftychia Andreou reveals her favourite spots for food, coffee and drinks in Cyprus.
-Where do you usually enjoy your morning coffee?
-Morning coffee...
Sophie Mouskou
Image and fashion consultant Sophie Mouskou reveals her favourite spots for food, coffee and drinks in Limassol.
-Where do you usually enjoy your morning coffee?
-At...
Fani Sokratous
Actress Fani Sokratous reveals her favourite spots for coffee, food and drinks in her hometown, Limassol.
-Where do you usually enjoy your morning coffee?
-At Limassol...
Pumpkin Decoration in Tala
During older times, pumpkins were used as vessels for the keeping and carriage of water, wine, and oil.
To make them more resistant, they would...
The craft of wood carving in Tala
The craft of wood carving in the community of Tala was limited to the making of several agriculture / farming tools and various furniture...
Traditional Weaving
The “voufa” (weaving machine) is known in many places of Cyprus.
In old times being a (female) weaver was a very good profession since textiles...
Constantina Neofytou
Alpha TV journalist and presenter reveals her favourite spots for food, coffee and drinks in Nicosia and her hometown Limassol.
-Where do you usually enjoy...
Constantina Demetriadou Constantinou
PR & Media expert in Cal Creative Communication reveals her favourite spots for food, coffee and drinks in the city.
-Where do you usually enjoy your...
Aggeliki Nikiforou
Presenter of the show "Xryses Syntages" talks about her favourite spots for food, coffee and drinks in the island.
-Where do you usually enjoy your...
Ilona Garamvolgyi
Make-up artist, Ilona Garamvolgyi introduces us to her favourite spots for coffee, food and drinks in Limassol and Nicosia.
-Where do you usually enjoy your morning...
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Local Food
Kolokasi (Taro Root)
Ingredients:
(Serves 4)
1 kg kolokasi (taro) root
½ kg pork (lean belly pork or shoulder) cut into large cubes
6 tbsp olive oil
1 head of fresh celery,...
Local Food
Moungra
Moungra is a traditional Cypriot mezze which consists in cauliflower pickled in fermented bread dough and typically served as an appetizer or meze. It...
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Cheesy Eggplant Rolls
Ingredients
4 Eggplants
2 tbsp olive oil
1 chopped onion,
2 grated carrots
1 garlic clove (sliced)
¾ of the cup finely chopped canned tomato,
½ ts sugar
1 ts oregano
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Black eyed peas with chard (Louvia me laxana)
Ingredients:
2 cups black eyed peas
small lemon (juice) + 1 tsp lemon zest
1 bunch Cypriot chards
olive oil & lemon for serving
salt & pepper
Method:
Step 1
Put the...