Leisure & Lifestyle Weekly Highlights - Week 5

Week: 31st January - 6th February 2013

In this roundup we are sharing the Leisure & Lifestyle weekly highlights that all LPN Members can take advantage of!

1. Cyprus Revealed: For an unforgettable journey into Famagusta on February 5th with an English speaking guide. Info: click this link.
2. Valentine's Day Package: A Romantic Valentine's Getaway at the E Hotel Spa & Resort. Info: click this link.
3. Green Monday: 3 day package to Athens. For more information: click this link.

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Beef tacos with salsa and guacamole

Mexican cuisine is varied, delicious and famous all over the world. Give this easy recipe for Beef Tacos a try. Delicious!!

Ingredients

For the beef filling

• 500g beef mince

• 1 onion, chopped

• 150g mushrooms, sliced (optional)

• 1 green pepper, seeds removed, chopped

• 1 garlic clove, crushed

• ½ tsp hot paprika

• ¼ tsp ground cumin

• 200ml beef stock

• 6 tbsp tomato purée

• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the guacamole

• 4 mild chillies, finely chopped

• bunch fresh coriander, chopped

• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• pinch salt

• ½ lime, juice only

• 3 ripe avocados

For the salsa

• 250g fresh tomatoes, finely chopped

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 3 mild chillies, seeds removed, finely chopped

• bunch fresh coriander, finely chopped

• lime juice, to taste

To serve

• 12 taco shells

• 1 cucumber, sliced into thin batons

• spring onions, thinly sliced

Preparation method

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/gas 4.

2. For the beef filling, fry the mince in a frying pan over a medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking it up with a wooden spoon, or until browned. Add the onion, mushrooms if using, green pepper and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for five minutes or until the vegetables are softened. Stir in the paprika and cumin and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Pour in the beef stock and tomato purée and mix well. Cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Meanwhile, for the guacamole, use a pestle and mortar to pound the chillies, coriander, tomatoes, onion and salt to a fine paste. Alternatively use a mini food processor. Loosen the consistency by stirring in the lime and a splash of water.

4. Cut the avocados in half, remove the stone and scoop out the flesh. Mash the avocados with a fork then mix with the paste.

5. For the salsa, combine all the salsa ingredients together in a bowl.

6. To serve, place the taco shells on a baking tray and warm them in the oven for 2-3 minutes. Spoon the beef filling into the warm taco shells, spoon over the guacamole and salsa and garnish with cucumber and spring onions.

   
   

   Less than 30 minspreparation time

   10 to 30 minscooking time

   Serves 4

   
   
   
   
   Enjoy!!
   Marilyn x

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Italian Cookery Classes Press Article

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Larnaka Tourism Newsletter Winter 2013

With the Christmas and New Year festivities out of the way, there is much to look forward to in 2013, and this winter kick-starts a whole season of wonderful happenings in Larnaka. With Valentine's Day around the corner, we have lots of wonderful ideas on how to celebrate in Larnaka...

For full newsletter clink on the link :Larnaka Tourism Newsletter Winter 2013

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Leisure & Lifestyle Weekly Highlights - Week 4

Week: 24th -31st January 2013

In this roundup we are sharing the Leisure & Lifestyle weekly highlights that all LPN Members can take advantage of!

Authentic Italian Cooking Classes: The Grand Maestro of Italy, Antonio Civitella will visiting Cyprus once again to teach his popular classes on the secrets of Italian Cooking. Exclusive Offer for Leisure & Lifestyle Members. For more information: click this link.
Special Rates: New rates for the Villa Alexandros in Paphos valid until March 18th which includes Green Monday.  Info: click this link.
Valentine's Day: Make a Booking to The Mill Hotel in Kakopetria and get 10% Discount.  Info: click this link.

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Beef stroganoff with sautéed potatoes

This weeks recipe Beef Stroganoff or Beef Stroganov (in Russian: Бефстроганов Befstróganov) is a Russian dish of sautéed pieces of beef served in a sauce with smetana or sour cream. From its origins in 19th-century Russia, it has become popular around the world, with considerable variation from the original recipe.

Ingredients

For the beef stroganoff

• 75gbutter
• 1 onion, finely sliced
• 150g white mushrooms, finely sliced
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 1½ tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp smoked hot paprika
• 110ml beef stock
• 500g beef fillet, cut into strips
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 150mlbrandy
• 200ml soured cream
• 2 tbsp flatleaf parsley

For the sautéed potatoes

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• ½ onion, finely chopped

Preparation method

1. Heat a frying pan until hot, then add half the butter. When foaming, add the onion and fry for 2-3 minutes, or until just softened.
2. Add the mushrooms and cook for 1-2 minutes.
3. Add the tomato purée, mustard and paprika and cook for a further minute.
4. Add the beef stock and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
5. Season the beef with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
6. Heat a separate frying pan and add the remaining butter. When foaming, add the beef and fry for 2-3 minutes on both sides, until browned all over.
7. Add the brandy and carefully allow to flambé in the pan. (CAUTION: make sure there are no flammable materials above the pan when flaming.)
8. Add the soured cream to the onion and mushroom mixture and mix well.
9. When the flames have subsided, add the beef to the soured cream and mushroom mixture and cook for one minute. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper and add the parsley.
10. For the sautéed potatoes, heat the oil in a frying pan until hot, then add the potatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until tender and golden-brown all over. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper and add the onions. Stir gently to combine.
11. To serve, place two spoonfuls of the sautéed potatoes onto each plate and spoon equal portions of the beef stroganoff alongside.
    
    

    Less than 30 minspreparation time

    10 to 30 minscooking time

    Serves 4

    
    
    
    
    Enjoy!!
    Marilyn x

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Let's talk Larnaka

When: Wednesday 23rd January
Where:Larnaka Town Hall (Civil Marriage Office)
Time: 8:00pm - 9:30pm

LPN is delighted to Welcome the Mayor of Larnaka Mr Andreas Louroutziatis to our January and start of year  LPN monthly event. "Let's talk Larnaka" giving us Parents & those of us in Business the opportunity to put questions to the Mayor and hear first hand the future development plans for Larnaka city .

The purpose of this event which will be in English is to encourage a dialogue between the residents of Larnaka and the Mayor, and to foster a greater sense of community. It will be a valuable opportunity to find out first-hand what is in store for Larnaka and to discuss with Mr Louroutziatis how this will impact us personally and professionally.

Parking will be available: turn right at body shop follow road to end of street you will see open parking on your left civil marriage office is on your right.

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Italian Cookery with Alberto

Classes are based on the true tradition of Italian cookery; the finest fresh ingredients, carefully, yet simply prepared to produce wonderful cuisine. There is a choice of morning or afternoon classes. Irrespective of your skill level, whether you are a complete novice or maestro in the kitchen, the classes are designed to ensure that everyone takes away some valuable skills and knowledge. The maximum group size of these Italian cookery classes is 8...

LPN members receive a 10 % Discount.

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Charming Larnaka - "Real People, Real Stories"

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Beef and Ale Pie

This weeks recipe is a British Classic. Another hearty, warming dish for these cold Winter nights. Tender pieces of steak in thick gravy, topped with pastry. 

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1kg braising steak cut into 5cm/2in cubes
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 250g chestnut mushrooms, cut into four pieces
• 8 small whole round shallots, peeled
• 400g carrots, peeled and cut into three
• 4 sprigs thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 tbsp tomato purée
• 500ml ale
• 300ml hot reduced beef stock
• 500g readymade puff pastry
• 1 free-range egg, beaten
  
  
  
  

  Preparation method

  1. For the pie, heat a casserole or a large ovenproof pan over a high heat and add the oil. Once hot, add the steak pieces in batches and fry for 3-4 minutes, or until golden-brown on all sides, stirring regularly. Remove the cooked steak from the dish, transfer to a warm plate and set aside. Repeat the process with the remaining steak pieces, then set aside.
  2. Add the onion, mushrooms, whole shallots and carrots to the emptied casserole and fry for 2-3 minutes, or until just softened.
  3. Add the thyme, bay leaves and tomato purée and stir well to combine.
  4. Add the ale and stir well, scraping any sediment up from the bottom of the casserole using a wooden spoon.
  5. Return the browned steak pieces to the casserole, add the hot stock, stir well and bring the mixture to the boil. Turn down the heat, place a lid on the casserole and cook for 1½ hours, or until the beef is tender and the gravy has thickened.
  6. Once cooked, remove the pie filling from the dish and set aside to cool.
  7. Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7.
  8. Place the beef and gravy mixture into an ovenproof dish.
  9. Roll out the pastry to 1cm thickness and cut slightly bigger than the pie dish. 
  10. Brush a little water around the rim of the pie dish, then place the pastry over the filling and press the edges to seal the pastry to the dish.
  11. Brush the pie with a little beaten egg, then place the pie in the oven and cook for 20-30 minutes, or until the pastry is pale golden-brown and has risen
      
      
      Serve with Mushy Peas and Mash.
      
      

      Overnightpreparation time

      Over 2 hourscooking time

      Serves 6-8

      
      
      
      
      Enjoy!!
      Marilyn x

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Leisure & Lifestyle Weekly Highlights - Week 3

Week: 16th -23rd January 2013

In this roundup we are sharing the Leisure & Lifestyle weekly highlights that all LPN Members can take advantage of!

• New to Leisure & Lifestyle: We have the pleasure of welcoming Party Place to our program. See how you benefit: click this link.
• The Spirit of Spring: Go on an adventure cruise to Samos, Ephesus from 1st- 4th March 2013 with the Thomson Spirit. Prices for an Inside Cabin start at €269.00 per person but if you book by 1st of February 2013 you will be eligible for lower SMART prices! Info: click this link.
• Luxury Treat at Special Price: BodyCare Special Offer valid until 15th February.  Want to know more? click this link.   

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GAIA -Carnival Party

Where: GAIA Wellness Center
When: Saturday 9th March
Time: 8pm

On Saturday 9th March from 8pm Carnival will begin at Gaia Centre in Larnaca :D :D :D Join us for Fancy Dress, Fun and Games with food, drinks and dancing.....It will be a fun packed evening with games to break the ice and get aquainted ;D

Tickets cost 10 Euros in advance. Book yours on 24 25 26 15
Any questions call Tina on 9999 2896

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Larnaca Municipality Press Release 14-20 January 2013

Cultural Events

For more information call the Larnaca Municipality Cultural Department on 24657745 or 24629333

www.larnaka.com

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 and court costs.

Construction work

The Department of Construction of the Municipality of Larnaca informs the public that between 14-18/01/2013, the following construction work will be in progress:

• Drain construction on Volou and Efksinou Pontou streets.
• Maintenance works on a public residential building on 6&7 Neofitou Rodinou street. 
• Expansion works on Ag. Georgiou Cemetery.
• Pavement construction on Ammohostou Avenue.
• Drain covers cleaning on Adonidos, Afroditis and Onisilou streets. 
   

Translation kindly provided by

Eri Constantinou

 www.greek4kids.eu 

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Irish Beef Stew

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!  I hope 2013 brings us all health, wealth and happiness :) This year I am hoping to post recipes from Around the World....and no better place to start than Ireland!!! The food in Ireland is generally hearty, wholesome and is enjoyed all over the world.

Hearty and wholesome, slow-cooked beef stew is the ultimate taste of Ireland.

Ingredients

• 1½kg stewing beef, cut into cubes
• 175g streaky bacon
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 12 baby onions, peeled
• 18 button mushrooms, left whole
• 3 carrots, cut into quarters or 12 baby carrots, scrubbed and left whole
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp chopped thyme
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 10 cloves of garlic, crushed and grated
• 425ml red wine
• 425ml chicken or beef stock

For the roux

• 50g Butter
• 50g Flour
• Serve with Champ or Creamy Mash.

Preparation method

1. Brown the beef and bacon in the olive oil in a hot casserole or heavy saucepan.
2. Remove the meat and toss in the onions, mushrooms and carrots, one ingredient at a time, seasoning each time.
3. Place these back in the casserole, along with the herbs and garlic.
4. Cover with red wine and stock and simmer for one hour or until the meat and vegetables are cooked.
5. To make the roux, in a separate pan melt the butter, add the flour and cook for two minutes.
6. When the stew is cooked, remove the meat and vegetables.
7. Bring the remaining liquid to the boil and add one tbsp of roux.
8. Whisk the mixture until the roux is broken up and the juices have thickened, allowing to boil.
9. Replace the meat and vegetables, and taste for seasoning.
10. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with champ.
    
    
    
    

    Less than 30 minspreparation time

    1 to 2 hourscooking time

    Serves 6

    
    
    
    
    Enjoy!!
    
    
    Marilyn x

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Little Antidote Youth Theatre Presents 'Mugged' by Andrew Payne

Where: American Academy Junior School Theatre
When: Sunday 28th April
Time: 7.30pm -9.00pm

Every day, a group of schoolkids meet up on their way to school and hang out on the benches in the park. And every morning they are faced with the same dilemma: take the short cut to school across the park and risk running into the muggers, or go the long way round and risk being late.

One day, a seemingly ordinary morning turns into a devastating experience for the group of pupils when their walk to school becomes the site of a violent theft. The characters all find themselves having to deal with their feelings of shock and guilt and, as a result, the truth becomes harder to pin down.

Mugged presents a hard hitting analysis of truth, friendship and the media; where a seemingly straightforward crime becomes shrouded in ambiguity and confusion.
Performed by teenagers 11-18yrs
Directed by Catherine Beger
Suitable for kids 9+
Tickets: 5 euro Adults
3 euro students & children

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Activity of the week : Kindermusik with Anja

Kindermusik is the world's leading music and movement programme for children from newborn up to 7 years of age. It is a programme for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, where you and your child will play, listen and dance to musical activities

More about Anjas classes 

0 - 1 year olds

Enroll now
Thursday evenings 16:00 - 16:45
starting date 5th September

                                                                                               0 - 2 year olds
Enroll now
Thursday evenings 17:00 - 17:45
Saturday mornings 10:30 - 11:15
starting date 5th and 7th September

2 and 3 year olds

Tuesday evenings 17:30 - 18:15

                                                                                               0 - 7 year olds

Tuesday evenings 16:00 - 16:45
Family Class

For more information please contact Anja:
Tel: 9992 7757 Email: anjamichael@cytanet.com.cy

Address:
Agias Elenis
Larnaca 6021 Cyprus
( The building right next to the new Orphanides Express store in Larnaca which used to be the Othello Cinema and then later the Antidote Theatre, currently an art gallery.)

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GAIA - FREE YOGA CLASSES

FREE YOGA CLASSES 

Would you like to try something new in 2013?
During the month of January you can attend FREE Yoga classes....
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Where: Larnaca at The Gaia Center (http://www.gaiacyprus.com/2012-11-11-15-01-37/about-us-how-to-find-us)
When: Tues and Thurs mornings at 8.15-9.15am
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Where: Nicosia at Sensations Yoga and Thai Massage School in Engomi
When: Mon and Thurs evenings 7-8pm
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For more information contact Tina on 9999 2896
Don't forget to let your friends know :D :D :D

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Safely detox Heavy Metals & Chemicals from your body – Roberto Sciffo

When: Thursday 10th Janaury,

Where: Gaia Center, 1 Andreas Souroukli Str, Larnaca (www.gaiacyprus.com) 24 25 26 15

Time: 8pm – 9.30pm


Robert Sciffo will explain why heavy metals are toxic to our bodies and how we can eliminate them safely from the body.

Heavy metals have the drawback that, once absorbed by the body, they are not excreted by our system, but accumulate tiny quantities at a time, producing toxic overloads and interfere with our cellular, enzyme, endocrine and neurological function.


Come and listen how you can help yourself, your family and friends regain their vitality again. People with MS, Crohns’ disease, autism, epilepsy, arthritis, gout, rheumatism, type 2 diabetes, migraines, chronic candidiasis, Lyme’s disease etc have been greatly helped, and in some cases completely recovered.

CALLING Hairdressers, Nail technicians, Aircraft and Car Mechancics/Engineers, Decorators, Dry Cleaners etc... all those people working with chemicals, or in an environment with a lot of fumes.

For more info: http://www.gaiacyprus.com/2012-11-11-15-03-55/2012-11-11-18-01-56/january/2-uncategorised/166-roberto-heavy-metal

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The Warehouse Bazaraki

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Leisure & Lifestyle Weekly Highlights - Week 1

Week: 1st - 8th January 2013

In this roundup we are sharing the Leisure & Lifestyle weekly highlights that all LPN Members can take advantage of!

1. New to Leisure & Lifestyle: The Louis King Jason Luxury Apartments. Enjoy Special Winter Rates with prices starting from 32.50 Euros for a Studio and 36.50 Euros for a One Bedroom Apartment per night. Info: click this link.
2. Family Favourite: The Louis Phaethon Beach has great rates with Half Board prices starting from 32.00 Euros per person per day. Its supervised creche and Santelino children's club make it a must for families. Info: click this link. 
3. Complimentary Card: LPN Members are entitled to a FREE Leisure & Lifestyle Card. To claim your card contact us on the details shown below. 
4. 5% Cash Back: Make accommodation and cruise bookings at trade rates. Either visit us at our office or book online (except for cruises) specifically through the Leisure & Lifestyle Website and get 5% cash back, ideal for spending money. 
5. Newsletter Subscribers:  Automatically receive alerts of latest special offers, discounts and new Participating Partners. Info: Member Benefits. 

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• Email: service@leisurelifestyle.info 
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