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The “PlantBox” contains an 18 cm-high olive tree, with its innovation focusing in production and growing techniques and equally on the packaging and distribution. Its scientific team has created a product that can last without sunlight and water

The importance of olive and olive oil is noted in the Ancient Greeks' varying uses in everyday life. For instance, the Ancient Greek Wise Men deemed the olive as the "Holy Tree," with divine origin, power and supernatural attributes. Through the written texts on the history of Ancient Greece, we have learned that Athens,

Greek cooking traditions date back to thousands of years. From those times until now, all Greeks, mortal, immortal or semi-gods, share the same secret; their love for olive oil.  Even today, the Greeks’ gastronomical habits are based on that beneficial super food which helps in maintaining longevity, health and beauty.  Flip through this cookbook and immerse yourself in a unique experience; a most tasteful mythological trip along with the 12 Olympian Gods and their epic adventures. Twelve recipes sprinkled with legendary stories are served and ready to be enjoyed.   Order The Twelve Olympian Recipes and learn how to cook like a God!  Big kiss from ancient Greece!   P.s. Follow your favorite recipe on @olympianrecipes

Poqa Services Ltd is a gourmet food company, founded in 2012, aiming at re-branding the Greek virgin olive oil by focusing on packaging and quality. The company’s first product is the extra virgin olive oil Poqa. By reading the word po-qa on Linear B plaques, we reach to the conclusion that ancient people

It is not by accident or luck that olive branches were awarded to the winners of the ancient Olympic Games. They were given a wreath of olive leaves and were believed to have been touched by the Gods! Read more on  www.amazon.com

  The “PlantBox” contains an 18 cm-high olive tree, with its innovation focusing in production and growing techniques and equally on the packaging and distribution. Its scientific team has

Avgolemono Soup (Egg-Lemon Chicken Soup) Avgolemono is a very common dish enjoyed throughout the year – not only on Christmas. It is a simple chicken broth infused with a lemon and egg mixture, generally cooked with rice or orzo. The consistency varies depending on personal taste and

While the unique qualities of the Greek climate and soil are seminal to the ultimate quality of its olive oil, so too is the manner in which Greek olives are harvested and crushed. In some places, the olive harvest  starts as early as October, when the fruit is still not fully mature. The oil from these green, unripe olives is called  agourelaio,  (“immature” olive oil). This oil is produced in small quantities and therefore in high demand. It is characterized by a strong peppery taste. Most olives are harvested starting in November, just as the fruit turns from greenish to purple-black. The best time to pick