Cyprus
I saw this cake earlier this month at my friend Soma’s blog and it is a recipe she adapted from David Lebovitz’s Fresh Ginger Cake. At the time, I was still working on my cookbook and in between breaks, to rest and clear my mind, I would read a few posts or see what friends [...]
Continue reading about Carob Syrup and Spiced Ginger Chocolate Cake with Teratsomelo (Carob Syrup)
The first dusting of snow arrived this morning and it’s windy and cold outside. The temperature suddenly dropped from 22 degrees C yesterday to 4 degrees C today. I hope that this will not last for long as I don’t like cold weather. Yesterday we went to Nafplion. You can see a video I took [...]
Continue reading about Two Giveaways of Kopiaste Cookbook and more to follow
Today is a special day as it is the 50th Anniversary of the Cyprus Republic. You will find a short history on Cyprus at the end of the post. Kolokythoanthoi or Ath(th)i, as they are called in Cyprus, pronounced with a thick «th», are the blossoms of the courgettes (zucchini). The zucchini blossom flowers [...]
Continue reading about Independence day with Athoi Gemistoi – Stuffed zucchini blossom flowers
Hi everyone. I just came back from Cyprus a few hours ago and making a quick post to thank you for voting for my first entry. I hope to be able to post about my trip to Cyprus soon. This is my sister Alkistis with whom I was staying at Cyprus. I helped her cook [...]
Continue reading about I am back from Cyprus and Voting for PFB Challenge #2
Hi everyone. I am back from Cyprus, after visiting my family for a few days. Although the weather was not very good, mostly cloudy and cold, I had a great time. The days passed so quickly and all the days were full, visiting most of my relatives and of course, eating and eating (and again [...]
Continue reading about Panigyri in Cyprus and some Cypriot products
At the beginning of Greek Orthodox Lent, Kathara Deftera or Clean Monday, I prepared several dishes and told you that I was going to post them during this period of lent. However, due to all the events and other things popping up I have delayed. Shall try and post the other recipes within the next [...]
I have been making this recipe for over thirty years now and I can’t even remember where I got it from or who gave it to me. However I do have nice memories connected with this recipe, as when I was single I used to go out with my friends at a cafeteria in Limassol [...]
Continue reading about Limassol and Cannellonia with Crepes and ground meat sauce, the Cypriot way
