Articles

  • Discover Cretan Herbs, Teas, and Spices

    by Stylianos Alexakis
    Discover Cretan Herbs, Teas, and Spices Interested in eating and healing like an ancient Greek? You’ve come to the r...

  • How to Make the Perfect Dakos Salad

    by Stylianos Alexakis
    ▶ View Video A Taste of Crete How to Make the Perfect Dakos Salad ...

  • Product Tasting at Pelagia’s Yard: Discover the True Taste of Crete

    by Stylianos Alexakis
    Wouldn’t it be great if, when in Crete, you were offered the unique opportunity to both try our delicious Cretan cuisine and enjoy some product tas...

  • Where to Buy Authentic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    by Stylianos Alexakis
    So, you’ve heard about the health benefits, culinary value, and clean taste of Cretan extra virgin olive oil. But what about the convenience of pu...

  • The Olive Harvest Has Begun — A New PATIMA Season Is Here

    by Αντώνης Σταματιου
    The time has come again.Under the soft autumn light of Crete, the olive groves of Patima village awaken with life. The Aleksakis family begins anot...

  • A Cretan Raki "Tsikoudia" Guide

    by Stylianos Alexakis
      The Spirit of Crete: A Guide to Cretan Raki with Yannis Aleksakis Before we delve into the world of Cretan Raki, allow me to introduce myself. I...

  • Why Choose Cretan Thyme Honey

    by Stylianos Alexakis
    Thyme Honey: A Taste of Cretan Tradition Cretan Thyme Honey, a cherished treasure of the island, embodies the essence of tradition, purity, and wel...

  • Cretan Throumba Olives with Mama Pelagia

    by Stylianos Alexakis
    A Wrinkled Delight: Discovering Cretan Throumba Olives Greetings, food enthusiasts! today I'm thrilled to introduce you to a Cretan treasure - C...

  • Greek Mountain Tea "Malotira" Guide

    by Stylianos Alexakis
    A Taste of Crete: Malotira, the Mountain Tea with a History Welcome, tea enthusiasts! today we embark on a journey into the fragrant world of Malo...

  • Full Guide to Dittany (Díktamo or Érontas)

    by Stylianos Alexakis
      Exploring the Mysteries of Dittany of Crete: A Special Herb from Patima Welcome, fellow herb enthusiasts, to a journey into the captivating worl...

  • Wild Herbs of Crete

    by Stylianos Alexakis
    Wild Herbs of Crete with Mama Pelagia Crete's sunshine awakens a tapestry of fragrant herbs each spring. After winter rains, the hills transform ...

  • What Is Cold Pressed Olive Oil?

    by Stylianos Alexakis
    Why Choose Cold Pressed Olive Oil? Olives must be pressed by using the “cold pressing” method as soon as possible (within the same day) after they ...