Where: Hilton Cyprus
When: 13th & 14th April
Time: TBA
Baby, Toddler & Christening Exhibition 2013
Carrot Cake
Ingredients
1&1/4 cups Oil
2 cups Flour I (1 cup wholemeal,1 cup plain)
1 cup Brown Sugar
1 tsp Salt
2 tsp Cinnamon
2 tsp Baking Powder
3 Eggs, beaten
3 cups Carrots
1 cup Sultanas
1 cup Walnuts
Topping
4 oz Cream Cheese
4 oz Butter
1 sachet Vanilla sugar
8 oz Icing sugar
Method
· Beat oil and sugar until nice and smooth.
· Sieve flour, salt, baking powder and cinnamon.
· Add carrots, sultanas and walnuts to the flour mixture and mix.
· Now start mixing in the eggs and then the oil & sugar mixture .
· Pour into an oiled loaf tin.
· Bake at Gas mark 5 for about an hour.
· Cream the cheese and butter. Add the sugar and mix.
· When the cake has cooled down, turn on to wire rack and top with the creamed cheese. The amount that I used will only cover the top of the cake, if you prefer to cover the whole of the cake make double the amount.
· Sprinkle some grated carrot and chopped walnuts to give it that finishing touch.
YUMMILICIOUS!!!!!
· Beat oil and sugar until nice and smooth.
· Sieve flour, salt, baking powder and cinnamon.
· Add carrots, sultanas and walnuts to the flour mixture and mix.
· Now start mixing in the eggs and then the oil & sugar mixture .
· Pour into an oiled loaf tin.
· Bake at Gas mark 5 for about an hour.
· Cream the cheese and butter. Add the sugar and mix.
· When the cake has cooled down, turn on to wire rack and top with the creamed cheese. The amount that I used will only cover the top of the cake, if you prefer to cover the whole of the cake make double the amount.
· Sprinkle some grated carrot and chopped walnuts to give it that finishing touch.
YUMMILICIOUS!!!!!
"Spirit of Spring” Easter Fundraising Event
Where: Body & Soul Space
When: 20th April
Time: 1pm -8pm
A fun day for all the family and for a good cause!
We are very proud to be supporting the charity –
The Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends - PASYKAF.
Full update to follow but so far…
• Stalls including jewellery, tasty treats, gifts and crafts
• Kids Easter dance show, ballet, hip hop and jazz
• Adult dance troupe, Zumba and belly dance
• Singers, pop and rock
• Antidote Theatre performance
• Food and refreshments
• Beer tent
• Kids entertainments – donations will be given to the fund
• Disco with party games
• Easter Bonnet or Scary Hat Parade; bring your bonnet or hat to decorate - we supply the decorations
• Egg painting competition
• Easter Egg hunt
• Face painting
• Bouncy Castle
Ways you can make a donation at the Spirit of Spring Easter Fair: Proceeds will go to the fund
• Bake a cake and donate to our cake stall
• Enjoy a relaxing massage from one of the massage angels and 10% of your contribution will be added to the fund
• Donate a prize for the raffle or tombola
• Buy raffle tickets
• Let the kids participate in any of the children’s activities
• Hire a table/stall;10 % will be added to the fund
Find out everything you want to know about the charity; there will be a representative at the event.
To hire a table please call Drew 99656367
To make any other donations call Rachel 96336977
When: 20th April
Time: 1pm -8pm
A fun day for all the family and for a good cause!
We are very proud to be supporting the charity –
The Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends - PASYKAF.
Full update to follow but so far…
• Stalls including jewellery, tasty treats, gifts and crafts
• Kids Easter dance show, ballet, hip hop and jazz
• Adult dance troupe, Zumba and belly dance
• Singers, pop and rock
• Antidote Theatre performance
• Food and refreshments
• Beer tent
• Kids entertainments – donations will be given to the fund
• Disco with party games
• Easter Bonnet or Scary Hat Parade; bring your bonnet or hat to decorate - we supply the decorations
• Egg painting competition
• Easter Egg hunt
• Face painting
• Bouncy Castle
Ways you can make a donation at the Spirit of Spring Easter Fair: Proceeds will go to the fund
• Bake a cake and donate to our cake stall
• Enjoy a relaxing massage from one of the massage angels and 10% of your contribution will be added to the fund
• Donate a prize for the raffle or tombola
• Buy raffle tickets
• Let the kids participate in any of the children’s activities
• Hire a table/stall;10 % will be added to the fund
Find out everything you want to know about the charity; there will be a representative at the event.
To hire a table please call Drew 99656367
To make any other donations call Rachel 96336977
Refresher
When- 1st Friday of each month (starting 6th September)
Time – 9.30 – 11.30
Venue – Larnaca Community Church
Address - Aphrodite Street/at the back of St Lazarus church
Time – 9.30 – 11.30
Venue – Larnaca Community Church
Address - Aphrodite Street/at the back of St Lazarus church
Refresher this is just for mums so if your child has gone off to nursery or school come along for coffee, chat meet new people, watch what goes on or join in.
Further info call Sheila on 99258532 or Maria 99469952. Cost 2 Euros to cover refreshments.
Three Cheese Greek Pie
Ingredients
4 Cups Flour
¾ Cups Oil
2 Eggs
6 TBLS Yogurt
4 TBLS Baking Powder
I Egg (beaten) for egg wash
Sesame seeds
Filling
300 g Halloumi
300 g Fetta
300 g Fresh Anari
4 Eggs
Dried Mint
Method
- Sift the flour with the baking powder. Beat the eggs with the oil and add the yogurt, then add the flour mixture and mix until you have a smooth pastry, if it is too sticky add a little four. Leave to rest.
- Grate halloumi cheese, crumble the feta and anari cheeses. Mix together, add the beaten egg and mint.
- Cut the pastry into two pieces, one slightly bigger than the other. Roll the bigger piece out into a rectangular shape and place into the bottom of an oiled oven dish (app. 33 x 23 cm,depth 5cm), covering the bottom and sides.
- Pile the cheese filling into the dish.
- Roll out the rest of the pastry and cover the cheese mixture tucking the sides in.
- Brush with the beaten egg and sprinkle the sesame seeds on top.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven (180c) until pastry is golden brown.
Androulla
The Impact of the Parental Relationship on Children by Dr. Andreas Anastasiou, Ph.D.
When: Wednesday 20th March 2013
Where: Med High School
Time: 8:00pm – 10:00pm
This presentation explores a variety of common challenges parents may face in their marital relationship and how those can impact their parenting style, their relationship with their children, as well as the development of their children. Related issues discussed will be:
Dr. Andreas Anastasiou received his doctorate in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh in the United States, where he taught at the university level for sixteen years and worked in a variety of mental health settings. He currently serves as Head of the Department of Social Sciences and as Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Nicosia. In addition, he works as a staff psychologist at the Engomi Medical Center in Nicosia and maintains his private practice in Larnaca, conducting individual and couples therapy. He is also the proud father of three-year old twins.
Where: Med High School
Time: 8:00pm – 10:00pm
This presentation explores a variety of common challenges parents may face in their marital relationship and how those can impact their parenting style, their relationship with their children, as well as the development of their children. Related issues discussed will be:
- gender roles in the parental relationship
- anger issues
- domestic abuse
- conflict resolution and empathy
- coping with stress
Dr. Andreas Anastasiou received his doctorate in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh in the United States, where he taught at the university level for sixteen years and worked in a variety of mental health settings. He currently serves as Head of the Department of Social Sciences and as Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Nicosia. In addition, he works as a staff psychologist at the Engomi Medical Center in Nicosia and maintains his private practice in Larnaca, conducting individual and couples therapy. He is also the proud father of three-year old twins.
This is a sponsored event brought to you by Larnaca Parents Network.
Lemon Curd Steam Pudding
Ingredients
· 125 g plain flour
· 1 tsp baking powder
· 175 g caster sugar
· 125 g butter, plus extra for greasing
· 2 eggs
· zest and juice of 2 lemons
· a little milk, to slacken
· 300g jar lemon curd
Method
1. Fold a pleat into a double layer of greaseproof paper or foil, large enough to cover a 1.3-litre pudding basin.
2. Lightly grease the basin and the underside of the covering.
3. Bring a kettle of water to the boil.
4. Sift the flour and baking powder together into a bowl.
5. Cream the sugar and butter thoroughly until smooth and fluffy, then beat in the eggs.
6. Add the lemon zest and juice, then sprinkle with the flour and baking powder. Beat again until mixed.
7. Add a bit of milk to slacken the mixture to a dropping consistency, but don't let it become sloppy.
8. Scrape the lemon curd from the jar into the bottom of the pudding basin. Spoon the pudding mixture over the curd.
9. Cover the basin tightly with the paper or foil, to prevent steam escaping. Secure with string under the rim, and make a string handle for lifting the basin in and out of the pan.
10. Set the basin on a trivet in a large saucepan. Pour in enough boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the basin. Steam for about 1 hour 30 minutes, topping up regularly with boiling water.
11. Lift the basin from the pan and remove the covering. Take a serving dish large enough to hold a lake of sauce as well as the pudding. Place the dish upside down over the basin. Holding the dish and the basin tightly together, quickly invert. Give the basin a shake and turn out the pudding.
Androulla
Larnaca Municipality Press Release 11/03-17/03/2013
Cultural Events
For more information call the Larnaca Municipality Cultural Department on 24657745 or 24629333
For more information call the Larnaca Municipality Cultural Department on 24657745 or 24629333
Administration Department
Larnaca Municipality informs the public that the following contests are in progress:
Contest No: 6/2013 Service provision for the cleaning of the green areas and parks of Larnaca. Deadline: 15/3/1013
Contest No: 7/2013 Tents supply for the Kataklismos celebrations. Deadline: 15/3/1013
Contest No: 8/2013 The letting of a warehouse, between 3000 m2 and 4000 m2, 8m high, within the Municipality of Larnaca or about 10km outside the Municipality for the storage of the Christmas decorations and other objects for a year with the right of renewal for one more year. Deadline: 15/3/1013
For more information the interested parties may contact Mrs. Artemis Pavlika, tel. no. 24-816565
Construction work
The Department of Construction of the Municipality of Larnaca informs the public that between 11/03-17/03/2013, the following construction work will be in progress:
- Pavement reconstruction on Palla square. (continued)
- Maintenance works on a public residential building on 6 Loizou Filippou street. (continued)
- Expansion works on Ag. Georgiou Cemetery. (continued)
- Premix roadworks repairs on Arsinois and Vergina streets.
- Metal signs installation for the Larnaca Cultural Walk on the Aliki (Salt Lake) area.
Finance Department
The Larnaca Municipality Finance Department informs the public that the payments of the Municipal Private Property Tax, Refuse Collection Tax, Corporate Tax and Business Premises Tax for the year 2012 as well as previous years can only be made at the Larnaca Municipality offices. A 10% fine will be added on the initial tax amount.
The public should settle their payments to Larnaca Municipality on time and within the given deadlines to avoid added legal costs.
Sewerage and Sewage Disposal Works Department
The Department of Sewerage and Sewage Disposal of the Municipality of Larnaca informs the public that between 11/03 - 17/03/2013, the following construction work will be in progress:
-
Artemidos Avenue: (towards the town centre, from Anniva Francis street to Faneromeni Avenue junction). The traffic lights on the Artemidos and Faneromeni junction will be working as normal.
-
Okoullar street from Likavitou street to Artemidos Avenue.
-
Papoutsalik street. (part)
-
Leontiou Mahaira street (part).
- Loizou Philipou street. (part)
Translation kindly provided by
Eri Constantinou
Toy Library Carnival Party
Where: Toy Library St. Lazarus, in the Community Stadium
When: Monday 11th March
Time: 4.30pm
Its carnival time at Toy Library time for the kids to dress up and have some fun ! Lots of fun & Telephone: 24650022.
When: Monday 11th March
Time: 4.30pm
Its carnival time at Toy Library time for the kids to dress up and have some fun ! Lots of fun & Telephone: 24650022.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
Classic Quiche Lorraine..Delicious hot or cold.. Spoil Mum for Mother's Day with Breakfast in Bed this Sunday 10th March :)
Ingredients For the pastry
175g plain flour, plus extra for dusting
salt
75g butter, plus extra for greasing
(alternatively use ready made pastry) For the filling
5 eggs, beaten
100ml milk
200ml double cream
salt
freshly ground black pepper
2 sprigs of fresh thyme
Preparation method
To make the pastry, sift the flour together with a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Rub in the butter until you have a soft breadcrumb texture. Add enough cold water to make the crumb mixture come together to form a firm dough, and then rest it in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Roll out the pastry on a light floured surface and line a 22cm/8½inch well-buttered flan dish. Don't cut off the edges of the pastry yet. Chill again.
Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5.
Remove the pastry case from the fridge and line the base of the pastry with baking parchment and then fill it with baking beans. Place on a baking tray and bake blind for 20 minutes. Remove the beans and parchment and return to the oven for another five minutes to cook the base
Reduce the temperature of the oven to 160C/325F/Gas 3.
Sprinkle the cheese into the pastry base and add the sliced tomatoes if you are using them. Fry the bacon pieces until crisp and sprinkle over them over the top.
Combine the eggs with the milk and cream in a bowl and season well. Pour over the bacon and cheese. Sprinkle the thyme over the top and trim the edges of the pastry.
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool and set further.
Trim the pastry edges to get a perfect edge and then serve in wedges.
30 mins to 1 hourpreparation time
30 mins to 1 hourcooking time
Serves 4
Enjoy!
Marilyn x
100ml milk
200ml double cream
salt
freshly ground black pepper
2 sprigs of fresh thyme
Preparation method
To make the pastry, sift the flour together with a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Rub in the butter until you have a soft breadcrumb texture. Add enough cold water to make the crumb mixture come together to form a firm dough, and then rest it in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Roll out the pastry on a light floured surface and line a 22cm/8½inch well-buttered flan dish. Don't cut off the edges of the pastry yet. Chill again.
Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5.
Remove the pastry case from the fridge and line the base of the pastry with baking parchment and then fill it with baking beans. Place on a baking tray and bake blind for 20 minutes. Remove the beans and parchment and return to the oven for another five minutes to cook the base
Reduce the temperature of the oven to 160C/325F/Gas 3.
Sprinkle the cheese into the pastry base and add the sliced tomatoes if you are using them. Fry the bacon pieces until crisp and sprinkle over them over the top.
Combine the eggs with the milk and cream in a bowl and season well. Pour over the bacon and cheese. Sprinkle the thyme over the top and trim the edges of the pastry.
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool and set further.
Trim the pastry edges to get a perfect edge and then serve in wedges.
30 mins to 1 hourpreparation time
30 mins to 1 hourcooking time
Serves 4
Enjoy!
Marilyn x
Larnaca Municipality Press Release 4/03-10/03/2013
Cultural Events
For more information call the Larnaca Municipality Cultural Department on 24657745 or 24629333
For more information call the Larnaca Municipality Cultural Department on 24657745 or 24629333
Administration Department
Larnaca Municipality informs the public that the following contests are in progress:
Construction work
The Department of Construction of the Municipality of Larnaca informs the public that between 04-10/03/2013, the following construction work will be in progress:
Finance Department- Contest No: 5/2013 Expansion of the parking area next to the venues in Makenzie area Larnaca. Deadline: 8/3/2013
- Contest No: 6/2013 Service provision for the cleaning of the green areas and parks of Larnaca. Deadline: 15/3/1013
- Contest No: 7/2013 Tents supply for the Kataklismos celebrations. Deadline: 15/3/1013
- Contest No: 8/2013 The letting of a warehouse, between 3000 m2 and 4000 m2, 8m high, within the Municipality of Larnaca or about 10km outside the Municipality for the storage of the Christmas decorations and other objects for a year with the right of renewal for one more year. Deadline: 15/3/1013
For more information the interested parties may contact Mrs. Artemis Pavlika, tel. no. 24-816565
Construction work
The Department of Construction of the Municipality of Larnaca informs the public that between 04-10/03/2013, the following construction work will be in progress:
- Pavement reconstruction on Palla and Inomenon Polition square.
- Pavement repairs on Nikou Dimitriou street.
- Maintenance works on a public residential building on 6 Loizou Filippou street.
- Expansion works on Ag. Georgiou Cemetery. (continued)
- Premix roadworks repairs on Apollonos, Manoli Kalomoiri and Vergina streets.
- Metal signs installation for the Larnaca Cultural Walk on Griva Digeni street
The Larnaca Municipality Finance Department informs the public that the payments of the Municipal Private Property Tax, Refuse Collection Tax, Corporate Tax and Business Premises Tax for the year 2012 as well as previous years can only be made at the Larnaca Municipality offices. A 10% fine will be added on the initial tax amount.
The public should settle their payments to Larnaca Municipality on time and within the given deadlines to avoid added legal costs.
Sewerage and Sewage Disposal Works Department
The Department of Sewerage and Sewage Disposal of the Municipality of Larnaca informs the public that between 4/03 - 10/03/2013, the following construction work will be in progress:
Artemidos Avenue: Traffic lights at Faneromeni Avenue junction.
Okoullar street from Likavitou street to Artemidos Avenue.
Papoutsalik street. (part)
Leontiou Mahaira street (part).
Loizou Philipou street. (part)
Translation kindly provided by
Eri Constantinou
Quick Red Onion, Walnut and Blue Cheese Tarts
Tried this a few weeks ago and it was quick, easy and delicious!!!Why not create a filling to suit your taste :)
Total Time: 20 minutes
Prep. Time: 20 minutes and under
Makes: 4 tarts
Makes: 4 tarts
Total Time: 20 minutes
Easy-peasy
- Preheat oven to 200ºC (180ºC for fan assisted ovens)/Gas M 6.
- Unroll the pastry sheet and cut into four equal rectangles, place on a lined baking sheet and spread each with the red onion marmalade, leaving a small border all round.
- Top with the nuts and cheese and brush the borders with beaten egg.
- Bring up borders to form an edge around the filling, pinch to hold in place and brush again with beaten egg. Scatter a little thyme over tops and bake for 10 – 12 minutes until pastry is golden brown and cheese just melting. Serve warm scattered with more thyme leaves.
- 1 x Jus-Rol™ Puff pastry ready rolled sheet
- 4-6 tbsp red onion marmalade
- 75g walnut pieces roughly chopped
- 100g blue cheese crumbled [you can use any blue cheese ]
- 2-3 thyme sprigs
- Beaten egg to glaze
Enjoy!
Marilyn
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Family Hotels
Cyprus' cities are overflowing with unique attractions, varying from traditional experiences and historical sites... Without a doubt it is the perfect destination for a family holiday ,with its affordable accommodation and many family-friendly hotels & Villas to pick from.
Louis Phaethon Beach Hotel (Paphos, ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰)
The all-inclusive four star Hotel has excellent facilities for both adults and the young ones.With the on-site water park, kids are sure to be entertained for hours.
Other children's facilities include children's pool as a part of the main pool, children's club, a supervised crèche for infants and two playgrounds, one of which is a pirate ship. There is also a daily kids' disco and a mini cinema.
The Phaethon Hotel is located 10 km from Paphos International Airport. Situated right on the beach, it's only a 3km distance from Paphos picturesque harbor. The nearest shopping area is 500 meters from the hotel, and the town centre is a 10 minute drive away.
Imperial Beach Hotel (Paphos, ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰)
While you enjoy the lovely sunshine, the little ones will have a plenty to do at this four star hotel. Situated 11 km from Paphos International Airport and right at the beach-front & ancient port of Paphos, the kids can enjoy a playground, children's club and a swimming pool. A short walk will take you right to the city's center.
Prime beach front location, with a breathtaking position on the smooth, silky sands is perfect for those seeking chic accommodation right by the sea. Kid's facilities include a pool, an excellent children's club and a playground.
Children can splash around in the newly upgraded paddling pool area with waterslide and make the most of their abundant energy in the fun filled playground beyond their dreams. There is a wide range of playground activities for the children including climbing frames and swings. Babysitting is also available on request.
To make a reservation: reservations@leisurelifestyle.info
Customer Service Tel: 70000667
Office Hours
09:00 - 17:00
Weekdays (excluding Public Holidays)
Easter Fun at CYHerbia
Where: Cyherbia
When: Saturday & Monday (Closed Sunday)
Time: 10am - 4pm
By: CyHerbia Organic Herbs of Cyprus
CyHerbia gardens and nature park is situated in the village of Avgorou, and includes a beautifully landscaped herb garden, woodland area with the endemic trees and shrubs of Cyprus, and the first and only maze (2000 sq.m.) of the island.
Directions to the herb garden: From Nicosia/Larnaca, take highway Ayia Napa-Paralimni, take exit 63 Ormidia/ Avgorou by the overhead bridge. Pass Ormidia stadium into the village going right towards the centre. At T-junction where the cafes are turn right, then left, follow signs Avgorou. Pass water reservoirs, another 5 km towards Avgorou you’ll pass Sarris supermarket. 300 m. after Sarris turn right onto the stone road leading to the herb garden after 1 km.
From the Paralimni—Ayia Napa areas, head for the village of Frenaros, taking the road to Liopetri. Just out of Frenaros take the right turn to Avgorou. Head into the village keeping the cemetery on your left, turn left at the main street junction. Follow this road through the center of the village towards Ormidia. As you leave Avgorou, take the white stone road on the left after the second speed bump. There will be signs posted so keep an eye out!
Tel : 99915443, 99688550
CY HERBIA
Come and get lost in the ONLY hedge maze in Cyprus!
Over 600 m of twisting paths in between tall hedges, take you to another dimension, CAN YOU FIND YOUR WAY OUT? 2000 square metres of 'green' fun for all the family.Designed for kids and adults alike, a great way to spend an afternoon, trying to solve the puzzles and to claim that you have been A-MAZED.
Mondays and Tuesdays closed.
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 09:30 till 13:00
Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 until 15:00.
Entrance to herb garden, woodland walk and maze, including a cup of herbal tea
€ 5 adults
€ 3 children aged 6-12.
Children aged 5 and under free.
Freshly baked herbal cakes and pies are available in the tea room.
Over 600 m of twisting paths in between tall hedges, take you to another dimension, CAN YOU FIND YOUR WAY OUT? 2000 square metres of 'green' fun for all the family.Designed for kids and adults alike, a great way to spend an afternoon, trying to solve the puzzles and to claim that you have been A-MAZED.
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 09:30 till 13:00
Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 until 15:00.
Entrance to herb garden, woodland walk and maze, including a cup of herbal tea
€ 5 adults
€ 3 children aged 6-12.
Children aged 5 and under free.
Freshly baked herbal cakes and pies are available in the tea room.
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