It is believed that, some of the almost 2000 monumental olive trees in the Morphou (Güzelyurt) - Kalkanlı area that are currently under protection, are around a thousand years old. Scientists acknowledge that these trees are evidence that Cyprus was the source in spreading the olive tree all around the...
The numbers of the police, fire departments, consulates, airports, border gates, airlines, ports and ship transport companies that may be required in emergency situations in North Cyprus are given below. Phone and Fax Numbers of Accident Police Departments Police 155 General Directorate of Police +90 392 228 3411 +90 548 811 2000 Lefkoşa Polis Müdürlüğü +90 392 228 3311 +90 548 811...
Cyprus' traditional Baf Chewing Gum is a natural gum, harvested from the trunk of Pistacia terebinthus, the terebinth tree. The gum is amber in colour and is very tough. The gum sticks are wrapped in thin paper packages. Even though lately the gumhas lost popularity, it is still a favourite amongst locals and...
Hellim is a traditional Cyprus cheese made generally from sheep or goat milk. This delicious white cheese can be consumed at breakfast, grilled on a barbecue or fried in a pan. A traditional pastry is also made with hellim and grated hellim mixed with dried mint is also used as a garnish on top of...
This traditional bread pudding is made from two layers of bread filled with a mixture of soft nor cheese, crushed almonds and cinnamon. It is then cooked on low heat as syrup is slowly poured over it. 'Ekmek Kadayıfı' which is one of Cypriot cuisine's most esteemed deserts is then allowed to cool in the refrigerator and served...
The Cyprus Patatoe is one of the renowned potatoes in the whole of Europe and especially in the UK. The Cyprus potato which flourishes in our islands climate and soil, adds rich tastes to meals as well as maintaining its taste and shape under all cooking circumstances. 'Kolokas' or colocasia, on the other hand is a patatoe like vegetable, grown especially in the Karpaz and Yeşilırmak regions. With its...
"Seles (flat wicker baskets) and 'Sestas (wicker trays) are kitchen utensils made from woven wheat straw which are either naturally coloured or dyed. The stronger wicker baskets are more generally made from woven bamboo canes and tree stems and are used for carrying harvested fruits. These products were more commonly used in the past, however nowadays they are locally used as decorations and are very...
Pastry dishes hold a very important place in Cypriot Cuisine, as it has been influenced by many different cultures through the years. The most important pastry delicacies can be listed as; ‘Tatar boregi’, ‘pirohu’, ‘nor boregi’ (whey cheese pie), 'kiyma boregi’ (minced meat pie), ispanak boregi' (spinach pie), 'kabak boregi' (pumpkin pie), 'mantar boregi' (mushroom pie), zeytinli (olive...
Another important savoury in the Cypriot Cuisine is the mezes. Mezes are a mixed variety of cold and hot dishes generally served as appetizers prior to a meal. 'Humus, 'cacık, 'tahın' pickled caper and celery,'samarella' (cured sheep with salt and oregano), fried hellim'çakıstes'(cracked green olives marinated in olive oil, lemon, garlic and coriander seeds), tongue, brain and 'pastirma' (spicy...
The tasty 'şeftali kebap' is an authentic Cypriot sausage made from a mixture of ground goat or sheep meat, finely chopped onions, parsley and various herbs which are then wrapped into the caul fat. The delicious final product is then cooked on the charcoal or grilled until they turn golden...