• Helen Tsanos Sheinman was raised in London by Cypriot parents, and grew up eating and cooking with a large and boisterous Cypriot family. Helen developed a passion for food early in life, and has found a way to reconnect with her Cypriot heritage through the traditional cuisine. For Helen, food is an opportunity to create wonderful new memories with family and friends.
  
  Love, Laughter and Lunch shares the evocative memories of the Tsanos family journey recalled through traditional Greek Cypriot recipes. She invites readers to visit her childhood, growing up in London, and her adulthood spent in New York and on the Greek Island of Serifos, through over 25 mouth-watering, easy-to-make recipes that have been passed down by her family through generations. Featuring photography of Helen’s culinary creations and dazzling images of unique pottery and textiles made by contemporary Cypriot artisans,
• Love, Laughter, and Lunch will undoubtedly hold a special place in your hearts for years to come. The pieces offered combine traditional artistry with modern design elements, and bring a fresh translation of Cypriot culture and sensibilities to the global home market.
  
  Helen is also committed to volunteering her time in areas relating to human rights and education, and is an avid photographer. She studied philosophy, modern Greek literature, and linguistics at King’s College in London. She has also served as a diplomat at the Consul-General of the Republic of Cyprus to the United Nations. Helen and her family split their time between Manhattan, London, Greece, and Shelter Island, New York. She has two daughters with her husband Andrew Sheinman.

• Helen Tsanos Sheinman was raised in London by Cypriot parents, and grew up eating and cooking with a large and boisterous Cypriot family. Helen developed a passion for food early in life, and has found a way to reconnect with her Cypriot heritage through the traditional cuisine. For Helen, food is an opportunity to create wonderful new memories with family and friends.
  
  Love, Laughter and Lunch shares the evocative memories of the Tsanos family journey recalled through traditional Greek Cypriot recipes. She invites readers to visit her childhood, growing up in London, and her adulthood spent in New York and on the Greek Island of Serifos, through over 25 mouth-watering, easy-to-make recipes that have been passed down by her family through generations. Featuring photography of Helen’s culinary creations and dazzling images of unique pottery and textiles made by contemporary Cypriot artisans, Love, Laughter, and Lunch will undoubtedly hold a special place in your hearts for years to come. The pieces offered combine traditional artistry with modern design elements, and bring a fresh translation of Cypriot culture and sensibilities to the global home market.
  
  Helen is also committed to volunteering her time in areas relating to human rights and education, and is an avid photographer. She studied philosophy, modern Greek literature, and linguistics at King’s College in London. She has also served as a diplomat at the Consul-General of the Republic of Cyprus to the United Nations. Helen and her family split their time between Manhattan, London, Greece, and Shelter Island, New York. She has two daughters with her husband Andrew Sheinman.

My Autumn 2012 collection includes a beautiful
selection of ceramics, crafts, and textiles.

• My collection of products features selections from local markets, artist studios, and artisan workshops. All of the products are handcrafted, some are produced exclusively for us, but each one is original.
  
  My hope is to help not only the current artisans and artists of Cyprus continue their craft but also establish a new art school where the traditional handicrafts and techniques will be revived and enriched, allowing students to identify with their heritage and continue the creative process in a modern context.
• The beautiful artisanal products offered on our site are a small sampling of the myriad colors, textures and crafts produced in Cyprus. I am always sourcing artisans to enrich our collection of creative contemporary crafts made with traditional techniques. If you are interested in joining these artisans or would like more information about them or the mission, please contact me.