Pudding
Bread Pudding is an old fashioned dessert which is made in many countries which had an English influence. Cyprus was a British colony for many years so this dessert was known in Cyprus as well. Puddings were originally made from stale leftover bread that was simply moistened in water, to which a little sugar, [...]
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Last week we were without electricity for three days, so on Saturday evening when the electricity was restored it was too late to go shopping. On Sunday I wanted to make a dessert but unfortunately there was no fresh milk, no eggs, no butter, no heavy cream (you get the point), so I opened the [...]
Today is my mum’s memorial day, she died 15 years ago but it also coincides with my brother’s memorial as it is six months since he left us, so it’s a very emotional day for me but so long as we remember them, they will always stay alive. May they both RIP. Subconciously I chose [...]
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The history of Greek red saffron or Krokos Kozanis (Crocus Sativus Linneaus plant) dates back to prehistoric Greece. In modern Greece, it starts again in the 17th century when traders from Kozani, Macedonia, bring the red saffron back from Austria. For 300 years, Greek red saffron is systematically cultivated under the warmth of the Greek [...]
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It’s not the kind of thing we think of every day-eating roses, that is. Yet, the noble rose has had a place in our kitchen for eons, tantalizing, seducing, intoxicating people more than any other flower. Roses, which were used as a seasoning, were sold by the roadside in fourth-century BC in Athens. In ancient [...]
This is one of those recipes we used to make in Cyprus, which is probably again another recipe we learned making from the British who were (and still hold Cypriot territory by having two Sovereign base areas) on the island for so many years. My mother used to make this pudding with biscuits and condensed [...]
This dessert is a favourite with my family, not only as a dessert, but as a special treat. The end result of this version should be more a cream than a «set» pudding, and instead of chilling, try serving it at room temperature. This recipe is easy and has few ingredients, but it needs pretty [...]
