Cypriot cuisine

Syrup ingredients

3 cups water

2 cups sugar

200gr (3/4 cups) honey

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Pastry’s ingredients

1 kg flour (7 cups)

2 cups sun flower oil

1 tbsp Cognak (or Brandy)

15 gr baking powder (2 tbsp)

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp clove

1 tsp pimento (allspice)

The Times report to a reported study that found that Greek students sell their bodies for tyropita (a type of layered cheese puff pastry) went wild on social media even after professor Gregory Lazos denied the article.

Greeks viewed the erroneous reportage with good humor and without underestimating the value of the mouth-watering humble tyropita.

– Hi, I’d like a #tyropita.

Social media has gone wild over the so-called study that states that Greek women are being forced by the economic crisis to sell their bodies for the price of a tyropita (roughly 2 euros). Of course, some tyropita recipes are better than others. Here’s one that combines feta, manouri and yoghurt! Delicious when warm or cold and just right and wholesome for the entire family…

Greek moussaka
The wonderful Akis Petretzikis has a fantastic moussaka recipe using baked vegetables instead of fried to make it that little bit lighter. Delicious layers of potato, aubergine, courgette and beef, all topped off with a creamy béchamel sauce and a handful of parmesan.

Cyrpus is on a drive to secure halloumi cheese’s designated status in the EU against the British government’s decision to support U.K. halloumi producers. London wants to cash in on the name halloumi that it would not be allowed to use if Cyprus producers are successful in getting protected status for their produce.

Travelers who wrote restaurant reviews on Tripadvisor found Greece’s finest eateries.

1. Funky Gourmet, Athens

One hummus cafe in central Israel put clashes aside and decided to offer 50% discounts to Jews and Arabs who sit together. The Hummus Bar at the M Mall in Kfar Vitkin wrote this message on its Facebook page:

The translated message:

Fasolada is considered Greece’s national dish and is definitely one of the most traditional recipes of Greek cuisine. Every Greek family eats this dish at least once per month, especially during winter.

Serves: 6 Preparation time: 10 mins Cooking time:1.20 mins Ready in: 1.30 mins

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Cafés in Greece is not just an entertainment place, it is a meeting point, a place where you discuss with friends your problems and current affairs and plays a big role in Greek culture.

For years the Greek traditional café, called kafenion, was a place were mainly men used to gather to drink Greek coffee, ouzo and tsipouro, play cards or backgammon (tavli) while discussing politics.

A day of monumental significance, a day in which the future of our country takes a turn one or the other, it’s election day and most people will gather home and watch the election results.

And since there is no Greek gathering without food, see some ideas of what you can quickly and easily prepare for all of your family and friends.

Greek salad