24 hrs Calliope Toumbouris

A girl’s gotta do…

Heading one of three brockerage houses to weather Cyprus’ stock market crash needs nerves of steel

Macho men and desperate women

48 hours in Cairo

It’s on the doorstep but a trip to Cairo this Easter offers an insight into a different world

It’s only an hour by plane from Larnaca but a weekend in Cairo is a world away and well worth the trip.

Poet and citizen
A rare glimpse into the life of one of Greece’s most revered poets

A lot of people make the claim that water is tasteless. But there are others, including myself, who are in total disagreement with that claim.

Original source of cortisone

Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa or colic root) is one of over 600 varieties of yam growing throughout the tropics and sub-tropics. We shall concentrate on this one as it has come to prominence because of its hormonal compounds.

Arabesque Restaurant

Shish Tawouk
Serves 6

1½ kg chicken fillet, cut in cubes
For the marinade
1 tbsp paprika
2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup vinegar
salt and pepper

l In a deep, large bowl, place all the ingredients. Stir to coat the chicken well. Leave to marinade overnight

Mint Julep

A celebration of simnel cakes
Simnel cakes originated in Medieavel times and are now made on the fourth Sunday of Lent, otherwise known as Simnel Sunday

Apricot and Pecan Simnel Cake
Makes a 20cm round cake

175g butter, softened
175g light soft brown sugar
3 large eggs, beaten
225g self-raising flour, sieved
1 tsp baking powder