What's On Cyprus

This really is a lovely initiative by local, ex-pat and international artists and crafters from all over the world and a lovely way to spend a family day out doing a little shopping and bartering for Christmas and I really hope you'll go along to give them some support, especially this year ... See you there!!!

The infamous philosopher 'Plato' describes this place as 'Paradise' and who are we to argue? Every month, I leave this page 'til last minute ......

Tati followed in her father's footsteps and in 1990 opened their first shop in Old Town Paphos, which btw has just been rejuvenated into a excellent shopping centre, and where of course you'll find fine jewellery and fine time pieces at locals prices and almost two decades later Tati are now regarded as one of Cyprus' finest Jewellery Designers in Cyprus.

... the stage was ready, shady areas covered in tarpaulin and blossom and seats set in rows for a change making the play area busier ... a few sound checks, early birds arriving for the best seats and as it got darker, Socrates clicked the lights on, then the sound of sax warmed our souls, there was a good number in the crowd, much as it's more of a family reunion, returning for the annual event, many times, everyone as always loving the vibe!

... we have created a menu, traditional but not, it’s totally unique, partly influenced by her yiayia, a fusion of Greek, Cypriot and Spanish cuisine, but she assured me none of the dishes you’ll find anywhere else, because they are the creation of their imagination, using always fresh produce, everything is cooked to order, nothing is prepared and always around her flavours and essences of Cyprus, that she uses to compliment every dish … oh, and if she had her way, she would change the menu every day” … So do look out for their daily specials and make sure you leave room for dessert!

I called in to the newly opened Blood Brothers Tattoo & Piercing Studio in Kato Paphos, to catch up with my good friend Paul...

I love this place, the sounds of gears and links chinking, smothered by fair ground music, the smell of candy floss and bbq corn on the cob, the multi coloured lights and occasional girly screams. It's really cool idea coz you just buy a Wrist Band depending on your ages and what you want to do!

It's Orange Season in Cyprus so here's one of my favourite tantalizing recipes, I hope you try it …

... With all these festivals and carnivals happening, and Easter coming in April, there’s an obvious sign that places will be opening early this season to welcome the ever increasing early season visitors promised by many tour operators, of course adding to the locals who are still in ‘off season’ party mode, gotta feeling this is gonna be a great month !!!

It's Definitely Summer I love June, coz it's really summer, scorching temperatures will go up to the mid 30°C in the shade, that's 100°F+, making it a perfect climate to get a tan, you can go out in shorts and a T-shirt at night, the quilts are off the bed, and we're sleeping under a sheet, everything moves outdoors, but the butter is back in the fridge, the cold water isn't cold enough and it's obviously summer coz the Cypriots are finally swimming in the sea ...