Natural Pregnancy, birth and baby workshop

Herbs, oils and natural birth presentation.
Spend a unique morning with us at the gorgeous gardens of CYHerbia. Learn about natures remedies to all things pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding.

• Early pregnancy: dealing with morning sickness and emotional upheaval. Which herbs to use, which to avoid
• 2nd trimester onwards: How to strengthen and nourish the uterus, foetus and yourself. Herbal energetics, relaxants, taking care of your body. How to avoid or minimize stretch marks with oils.
• End of term: Get this baby out! Herbs to help things along naturally and safely.
• Post-partum healing and care with essential oils.
• Breastfeeding: Herbs that stimulate lactation, taking care of your baby’s health with herbs. Dealing with cramps and how to give your baby the best in nourishment.
• Natural organic baby care: sore bottoms, cradle cap, and general skincare.
• Caring for yourself: nourishment, skincare, emotional wellbeing.
Half hour presentation on natural childbirth including breathing sessions and prenatal yoga presentation (Lazy Daisy) by Claire Anne Mavris
Included in the entrance fee will be natural teas and cakes.
Tickets are 15 Euros per person - Babies Welcome!

Το Θέατρο Little Muse - παρουσιάζει

Το Θέατρο Little Muse
παρουσιάζει
Η Αλίκη και η Χώρα των Θαυμάτων
της Catherine Beger (πρώην συνδιευθύντρια στο Θέατρο Αντίδοτο)
Σκηνοθεσία: Torkild Lindebjerg Σχεδιασμός: Liene Kalpisa Ηθοποιοί: Catherine Beger & Lefteris Moschovias
Σε αγγλικούς διαλόγους.
Η Αλίκη και η Χώρα των Θαυμάτων είναι μια μουσική προσαρμογή του κλασικού παιδικού μυθιστορήματος: Η Αλίκη στη Χώρα των Θαυμάτων. Σε σκηνοθεσία Torkild Lindebjerg, το έργο περιστρέφεται γύρω από το πώς ένα παιδί βρίσκει τη φωνή του ενώ αποκτά αυτοπεποίθηση μέσω της προσωπικής αναζήτησης. Το έργο αποτελεί ένα μοναδικό συνδυασμό κρουστών, τραγουδιού και θεάτρου.
Το θέατρο έρχεται στην πόλη μας! Ο κ. Απολλώνιος είναι ένας περιπλανώμενος θιασάρχης και ανυπομονεί να ακολουθήσει και η κόρη του τα βήματά του. Όμως ο καθένας μας έχει το δικό του τραγούδι να τραγουδήσει και το δικό του άσπρο κούνελο να κυνηγήσει...μπαίνοντας μέσα στην Χώρα των Θαυμάτων η Αλίκη συναντά διάφορους περίεργους χαρακτήρες και ξεκινά το ταξίδι προς την ανακάλυψη της δικής της φωνής. 

Not barbarians part 2 - Paula Manoli-Gray

Back in November, I wrote a comment about how I believe our reputation as animal abusers and haters is not justified, which provoked many responses from people who disagreed with my view.

Most of these people are actively involved in animal rescue or welfare and had some horrific stories of first-hand animal abuse to share, thus arguing that we are indeed still barbarians. Having seen what they have seen, I am not surprised that my comment riled them as it may have appeared flippant or ignorant from someone who is not living and experiencing these horrors daily.

I had never said that animal abuse on the island didn't exist, my point was that although it does exist, I do not think it is any worse than anywhere else (more apparent maybe due to our small size). And more importantly, that there are a great number of animal lovers on the island being unfairly tarnished with this reputation for animal cruelty.

In the weeks following, there seemed to be nothing but stories on animal abuse in the news and on Facebook, as though my words were coming back to bite me on the bum! But, all of this actually supports my view. The very fact that so many people are standing up and exposing the cruelty, taking their own time to work tirelessly for these animals, and that the stories of abuse are making the news and sending shockwaves prove what I said – that there are many, many animal supporters and lovers on the island. It goes to follow therefore, that we cannot be the nation of animal abusers our reputation tells.

My comment seems to have been timely, as it feels as though there is a real momentum gathering in support of our furry friends. I don't know if this is because Facebook and other social media sites have allowed people to share their stories and pictures, thus making it difficult to sweep cases under the carpet, or because the powers-that-be can no longer treat the issue as unimportant as a European member state. Maybe there is an increased level of awareness as organisations such as the Larnaca Famagusta Association for the Protection of Animals and Birds hold regular fundraisers. Whatever the reason, it feels like 2014 could really make a difference to animal rights on the island, and I know that Larnaca stands in good stead, as there are a number of devoted people who are going to make sure that it happens.

I hope that when the time comes to write part 3 of this comment, that I can categorically state that we are indeed not the barbarians of our reputation but rather heroes in Europe thanks to ordinary, every day people standing up for those who cannot stand up for themselves and really making a difference.

First appeared in The Cyprus Weekly, 11/01/14

Diary of Event -Larnaka Municipality

Chicken Liver Pate

Chicken liver pate is just so easy to make and adds a bit of luxury to your dinner table, as an impressive starter served with slices of French bread. Not only that, it is just a tasty homemade spread to have available for sandwiches or for a snack with savoury biscuits or toast. Here's my tried and tested recipe, hope you like it!

Ingredients

500g Chicken livers
175g Butter
I large onion, roughly chopped
A few sprigs of sage (or thyme)
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
A couple of anchovy fillets
4 tablespoons of brandy
2 tablespoons of cream (optional)
Fresh black pepper
About 4 tablespoons of Melted butter

Method

Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large pan.
Add the livers, onion, garlic, anchovies and sage and fry on a low heat until livers are cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Remove the woody part of the sage. Now add the brandy and cook for a little longer until a nice syrupy sauce has formed. Leave to cool just for a little while.

Pour the whole mixture into the food processor, add the rest of the butter and the cream if using, and season with freshly grounded pepper. Process until your mixture is very smooth.
Spoon the pate into ramekins. Pour the melted butter on top of each ramekin just to form a thin layer.


Androulla xx