Women on top

It’s a man’s world in Cyprus. So how have women in Cyprus managed to excel in traditionally male environments?

24 hours with Erotokritos

‘Fashion is not for fat people’

Locally-born fashion designer Erotokritos is known around the world but prefers the slow pace of Nicosia to the bright lights of Paris

Is America a mistake?

American-pop culture comes to Cyprus, but is it having a pop or having us on?

If Picasso were alive today he’d be making video-art, declares Chris Bors in a phone call from his New York Apartment.

Take seven face masks

Face masks are a perfect way to reinforce your at home skin care routine. Using one about once a week really does achieve results. It is important to know which suits your particular skins needs, as ‘for all skin types’ doesn’t always mean it will exactly suit yours. I’ve picked seven masks with specific comments to help you choose the right one.

ROSVEDA-Mature Skin Mask

Herb of the week with Alexander McCowan

A lot to offer
Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo, squash) is an annual member of the Cucurbitaceae family, which takes on a trailing form with large, dark green, hairy leaves, yellow male and female flowers producing large orange fruits. Originally a native of North America, it can now be grown almost anywhere except the polar regions.

The Savoy Grill – London

Chef Marcus Wareing

Strawberry Macaroons
Makes 25

50g ground almonds
140g icing sugar
2 large egg whites
1 tbsp caster sugar
3 tbsp good-quality strawberry jam

l Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/gas mark 5. Line 2 large baking trays with non-stick baking paper.

Recipes with Maria Socratous

The easy way to five a day

Fruits and vegetables are nature’s most nutrient-dense foods. Here’s ways to help ensure you get five portions a day

Homemade Coleslaw
Serves 4-6

4 tbsp 0% fat yoghurt
2 tbsp fat-reduced mayonnaise
? small red cabbage, finely sliced
1 small red onion, finely sliced
2 celery sticks, chopped