Aphrodite, the goddess of love, beauty, and sensual desire, is said to have emerged from the sea near Cyprus. She would likely have been delighted by the delicacies of Christina Loucas, the island's most renowned blogger. The recipes she has compiled for her first cookbook, "Aphrodite's Kitchen," are a love letter to Cyprus. Traditional dishes are reinterpreted in surprising and simply divine ways. Tahini pastries and olive bread, Cypriot lasagna, spicy stuffed zucchini flowers, and baklava with pistachios bring the Mediterranean summer to the plate. Variety is key, as Cyprus's cuisine is influenced not only by Greece but also by Syria, Israel, Turkey, and Lebanon. And "Aphrodite's Kitchen" appeals to the eye as well: beautiful images from Cyprus take you on a journey.