Too many Lemons

If you’re in Cyprus and you like the native diet, it’s a good idea to have a lemon tree.  There’s nothing like freshly squeezed lemon to add a salsa to a variety of dishes like salad, chips, meat and fish.  Then there’s sumptuous lemon cake and lemon curd. There are, however, only so many lemons…

Naturally Clean Toilet

Cleaning without chemical sprays, especially in and around the toilet can be a challenge but I’m here to tell you it’s not impossible. The supermarkets are full of products to clean your house with a huge array aimed at cleaning your toilet.  The unfortunate problem with these is that they are not natural and have…

Coriander (Coriandrum Sativum)

Latin: Coriandrum Sativum English Coriander / Cilantro Greek: Κολίανδρο Turkish: Kişniş This plant is commonly known as a garnish or condiment. The taste of the leaves (cilantro) and the seeds(coriander) differ greatly. The leaves are used mainly in salads or as a garnish. The crushed seeds can be used to flavour many dishes. Growing Coriander…

Parsely (Petroselinum crispum)

Latin: Petroselinum crispum English Flat Leaf Parsley Greek: Μαϊντανός Turkish: Maydanoz Growing Flat Leaf Parsely Good companion for tomatoes because it, along with carrots, parsnips and dill will attract praying mantises, ladybugs, and spiders. These are predators of the bugs that feed on tomatoes.