A Dakos salad is an authentic Cretan salad that features a crunchy rusk, olive oil, chopped tomatoes and cheese and is perfect for a hot European summer’s day.
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Stefanos Tsitsipas revealed the daily routine he follows to keep his hair healthy and shiny…
Greek olives continue to impress the world after achieving success in the international olive oil…
For over 2,500 years, the olive tree of the Acropolis has remained a worthy symbol of Athens, an undying and ancient representation of prosperity, peace, hope, and resurrection. Planted by the Goddess Athena herself, as Greek mythology would have it, the tree has suffered many fires and mutilations as invaders have come and gone. But a sprig was always saved to be planted later.
The name fresh olive oil describes the natural juice that comes from crushing olive fruits…
Sesame oil is a naturally flavoured oil that is rich in polyunsaturated fats such as…
Cooking with olive oil may reduce your risk of dying from a heart attack or…
The Greek traditional diet has been characterised as the most balanced, contributing to the protection…
Old wives tales never cease to amaze me, but God love our Greek grandmothers!
Laconiko is honoured to have been named as one of the top olive oil producers in the…
Our third Christmas countdown recipe is…Potato Salad! Everyone has a favourite potato salad recipe and this is ours.
Greek flavoured and gourmet olive oils scooped awards and top positions in several categories, according…
Ancient Greeks used olive oil in its most pure form for softer, shinier hair and…
For over 2,500 years, the olive tree of the Acropolis has remained a worthy symbol of Athens, an undying and ancient representation of prosperity, peace, hope, and resurrection. Planted by the Goddess Athena herself, as Greek mythology would have it, the tree has suffered many fires and mutilations as invaders have come and gone. But a sprig was always saved to be planted later.
World Olive Tree Day takes place on 26 November every year to encourage the protection of the olive tree and the values it embodies, in order to appreciate its important social, cultural, economic and environmental significance to humanity.
In its inaugural year, the Canada International Olive Oil Competition (IOOC) attracted 411 extra virgin…
This is the story about how the quest to create an extra virgin olive oil based beard balm led to the launch of a new Hellenic inspired streetwear brand. Infused with the ‘spirit of the Hellenic warrior’, The Imperial General has been embraced by the Greek diaspora as well as martial artists wishing to represent the brand and all that it signifies. We speak to Nick, the man behind the brand, to find out more.
Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms has won two more Gold Star awards for its innovative olive products…
Not just the most popular salad in Greece, the Greek salad is the most loved salad in the world, proven to help maintain a healthy body and mind.
Counter to oxidative stress, dozens of Greek products that are components of the Mediterranean diet, such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products, nuts, aromatic plants, wine, legumes and, of course, olive oil, contain plentiful antioxidants that help eliminate the excess free radicals and protect health.
