During the 19th international food and drink exhibition which took place in Moscow in September 2009, Andonis Nicolaou had the opportunity to visit different exhibiting companies including Cypriot exhibitors and discussed with them possible ways of cooperation to export Cypriot goods to the Russian market.

October is considered to be a nutritionally sound month since the 16^th of October marks World Food Day, the 20^th of October is World Osteoporosis Day, and the 26^th of October is World Obesity Day.

Unfortunately, instead of celebrating the abundance of virtues offered to us by our planet, World Food Day will address the 2 extreme epidemics of undernutrition and obesity. This can very easily be considered an oxymoron but it remains the reality. At the same time famine is experienced by those less fortunate on our planet there is an extreme abundance and over use of food by the ‘developed’ part of the planet – note that the populations more likely to experience food abundance are those populations that suffer from heart disease, diabetes and other such diseases that associate with food intake.

The basic human right is the right to clean; safe food and it should be above all other large scale company interests. This right to safe food is especially true when statistics show that 10% of children in developed countries under the age of 5 suffer from diseases that are associated with undernutrition. Imagine statistics for underdeveloped countries…

Food is more than just a product. It is a fundamental human right. This should be a major priority on the agendas of governments and companies worldwide. The 1996 Rome Conference on Nutrition noted that true progress on the matter at hand will be made when the poor of the planet have the resources to feed themselves.

In an ambitious plan to promote the Cyprus cuisine outside the island, Andonis Nicolaou of CyChefs has just finished setting up the first out of a series of Cyprus restaurants at the heart of Moscow.  With specific aroma and taste of Cyprus cuisine Andonis prepared carefully not only the menu but also consulted in the decoration and set-up of this authentic restaurant specializing only in Cyprus cuisine – the first one in Moscow!  All recipes are traditional Cypriot dishes presented in a contemporary style, full of respect and passion – ready to hit the so demanding Russian clients!

The first restaurant is anticipated to open its doors mid October 2009 and the interest shown by the gastronomic players of Moscow can be simply defined as stunning!  The name of the restaurant? Take a guess…

… It’s called “Palea Pafos” which translates to “Old Pafos” or in Russian “Ctapbin ΠΑΦΟΣ”…

With great success first

Feast of Ice-cream in Nicosia

 •           6.000 Young and adults assisted in the event

•           Objective becomes annual institution for Nicosia

With very big success was crowned the Feast of Ice-cream, which was organized by the Company of Tourist Growth and Projection Nicosia, for first time in Nicosia, Saturday of 26 September 2009.

With slogan “your Nicosia treats ice-cream”, 6.000 young and adults returned in the Ditch of Famagusta Gate and took part in the event enjoying free ice-cream.

To the Ceremony of beginning of the event, speakers were the Mayor Nicosia Mrs. Helen Mavrou, the Vice-president of CTO Mr G. Mintis and the Chairman of Committee of Cultural Events of Company of Tourist Growth and Projection Nicosia Mrs. Titina Loizidou.

In her speech Mrs. Mavrou gave her compliments and congratulated the organizers of the event. She said that such event is a unique one and appears and honors Nicosia.

The ice-cream, added, “was given birth” in Nicosia, therefore we want this Feast of Ice-cream to rendered institution for the capital.

In the same wavelength were also the greetings of Mr Minti and Mrs. Loizidou, who expressed the success of the event and congratulated all the members of the committee.

The visitors enjoyed rock music from the group Midnight Hour! All visitors were impressed by the historical report, exhibition of photographs and ice cream equipments that concerned the history of ice-cream in Cyprus. In, by the photographic material that was presented were appeared the first Cypriot suppliers of ice cream and first industries of ice-cream from the beginning of 20th century up to today.

Very impressive was also the presence of Cychefs where they distributed forms of briefing and recipes presented with escort of Cypriot ice-cream. The Instructor George Kyprianou gave advices to the quest, how to use ice-cream in recipes. That happens in a special kiosk. George presented the book “Aroma & color in the kitchen”, which have written it in cooperation with his friend and colleague, executive chef Antonis Nicolaou.

Children passed very pleasantly watching the clown, painting ice cream and participated in other entertainments. In generally all guest were very happy and the enjoyed the feast of ice cream.

The all event became under the aegis of Minister of Tourism, Nicosia Municipality, the narrow collaboration of CTO and the support of Cyprus Ice-cream association.

George Kyprianou of CyChefs visited the Pediatric Heart Association, and gave to the president of the Association the cheque from the income money were collected from the “Saragostiana” meal organised by the Cyprus Chefs Association.

George Kyprianou of CyChefs was leading a chef’s team in UK – London, for presenting on Cyprus traditional cuisine! The event organized by the Cyprus Tourism Organization (Cyprus and London offices).

More than 180 Tour operators attended this special event. The aim of this event, was to  promote our cuisine and so far to attract more and more tourist in Cyprus.

The event took place in the “roof garden” restaurant on 15^th of October.

You may view the Canape / Finger Buffet here.  You may also view the Menu here.

Click here to view details of Gastronomia 2009 Exhibition.

On 22^nd October the first local meeting of Cyprus Chef’s Association was successfully realized by the Famagusta members of the Association.

The meeting took place in the restaurant “To Agrotikon” which hosted all members.

Chefs of the Famagusta district under the presidency of their colleague, President Mr Tasso Yiangou decided for their new supporting committee.

Present in the meeting was also the Vice-president of Chef’s Association Mr George Kyprianou (of CyChefs) who elaborated on the previous activities of CCA as well as the plans of upcoming activities that the Chefs Association Committee will organize.  George Kyprianou answered to all members’ questions and discussed with them about charity, and other activity issues.