Olive oil, the Greek culinary gold
Olive oil is the link that connects the past with the present: the ancestral groves, the hand-harvesting techniques, the traditional bread dough, the aromas of the Greek land.
Imagine a Greek breakfast buffet: small bowls filled with golden-green olive oil, fragrant bread, a slice of PDO feta cheese, fresh tomatoes. You dip the bread into the oil — the first sensation is fruity, the second reveals a touch of bitterness, and finally a spicy note awakens the palate. This “vertical tasting” — comparing Koroneiki with Manaki or Athinolia — unveils subtle differences, trains the taste buds, and turns olive oil into a transformative element that elevates a simple slice of bread, a Cretan rusk, or a salad into a flavorful journey…see more
For the dough:
750gr flour
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
½ cup olive oil
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Pie
Easy
Kalamata Olive is a variety of table olive. This specific term is used for table olives cultivated within the regional unit of Messinia, where cool summers and mild winters prevail. It grows in both lowlands and mountainous areas and also in diverse soil types…see more
Local Product
LIÁ Olive Oil captures the essence of Messinia through a product that unites tradition, quality, and respect for nature.
With its groves located in the picturesque area of Filiatra, the company produces premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil, reflecting the richness of the Greek land and the heritage of centuries.
Producer
Aegean Islands
Aegean Islands
Macedonia
Macedonia
Portokalidis Family
Macedonia
Afoi Chiotaki ABEE
Crete
Kochyli
Peloponnese
Ηλιάκης ΑΕ
Crete
Sustainability & Biodiversity at Sigri Olive Mill
Sigri Olive Mill (https://sigriolivemill.health/) is one of the most innovative examples of sustainable farming in Lesvos. Through its Certified Organic Plantations, the company has successfully combined the production of high-quality organic olive oil with respect for nature and the preservation of biodiversity. Its philosophy is built on harmony with the environment, the restoration of ecosystems, and the creation of a sustainable future for the land of Western Lesvos. A Living Ecosystem With more
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