Snails and liver and beets, oh my!
Last week, the group went to our final filming to eat a full Cypriot meze. I knew what to expect going in, since we’ve been learning about the meze for the past 5 weeks. Dr. Legg had also warned us that at this particular tavern they serve liver and snails with their multi-course meal. I love food and believe in trying everything at least once, and since I’ve had escargot before and enjoyed...
Read MoreA Leap of Faith
This past weekend we visited Agia Napa for our weekend excursion. By far this has been my favorite adventure so far, and not because of the party scene, though that had its merits. This part of the island is by far the most beautiful we’ve visited and ended up creating a very enlightening experience. Saturday, a big group of us rented some ATVs and headed out towards the sea caves. This is of...
Read MoreTwenty Layers of Phyllo Dough
On Monday, we visited a local “Tea Room and Confectionary,” as the sign on the front windows of the sweet shop indicated. There, we watched a father and son make baklava. Most of my fellow students and friends are aware of my intense love for baklava, and now I plan to share that with you. I’ve made my own baklava before, and it takes a gentle hand, patience, and an affinity for nuts. I...
Read MoreJessica Campbell
I was born and raised in Memphis, TN, and will be a junior this fall at UT Knoxville, majoring in Journalism with a concentration in Magazine Editing. I hope to learn a lot about film during my time in Cyprus, as well as explore a completely new culture using different journalistic venues. I’ve traveled a lot in my 19 years, but never to a place quite like Cyprus. Follow my personal blog...
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