Alexakis family


In the charming village of Patima near Lake Kournas, Crete, lives Mama Pelagia Aleksakis. For generations, her family has thrived on the land, cultivating a deep understanding of the earth's bounty and its seasonal rhythms. Mama Pelagia herself has spent countless hours exploring the fields and groves, honing her knowledge of local plants and their unique properties. Her talent for gathering herbs and teas, even the rarest ones, has become legendary.

Fate brought Mama Pelagia together with her husband, a descendant of generations of farmers and shepherds. Together, they embarked on a shared passion: sourcing the finest, naturally grown treasures the land has to offer. Their deep-rooted connection to the fertile region of Patima, passed down through generations, allowed them to identify and source the finest ingredients from this exceptional land.


This area, nestled within the European Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) of Apokoronas, Chania, Crete, is renowned for its unique ecosystems and exceptional soil, yielding superior quality produce. Mama Pelagia's innate connection to the land, nurtured since childhood, extends to the picturesque valleys and groves surrounding Patima. These sun-drenched havens, nourished by the freshwater Lake Kournas, produce exceptional crops.

Mama Pelagia's innate connection to the land, nurtured since childhood, extends to the picturesque valleys and groves surrounding Patima. These sun-drenched havens, nourished by the freshwater Lake Kournas, produce exceptional crops. Inspired by this natural paradise, Mama Pelagia's children established an online store, https://www.mamapelagia.gr/collections/all, allowing her to share her unique finds with the world.


One of Mama Pelagia's husband's cherished traditions is the production of Raki, also known as Tsikoudia in Crete. Originally crafted for family and friends, his passion for this spirit led him to forge connections with local grape farms. Their children, following in the footsteps of their parents, now assist in bottling and distributing Tsikoudia and localy made Ouzo through the online store.

Greek Ouzo and Cretan Raki


The success of their endeavors spurred a new chapter in 2007. The family opened a restaurant, which also serves as the physical location for the online store. This haven of culinary delights began as a family-run establishment, showcasing Mama Pelagia's cherished recipes. Over time, it has blossomed into one of the finest traditional tavernas in the area, a testament to the exceptional quality of Mama Pelagia's hand-selected products, many of which are available online.

Cretan Taverna


At the heart of everything they do, from the online store to the restaurant and the food itself, lies the soul of Patima Extra Virgin Olive Oil, the family's own EVOO creation. This exceptional olive oil, a cornerstone of every Cretan table, embodies the family's dedication to tradition, quality, and the land that sustains them. Stelios Aleksakis, the youngest son and custodian of the family's generational wealth, meticulously cares for the olive groves that produce Patima EVOO, ensuring the legacy lives on through each bottle, drop by drop.

EVOO With Oregano From Crete

 

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We have a great stock of olive oil, Patima. It is an extra virgin olive oil that we produce around Kourna’s lake. It is tasteful, and you can use it everywhere. From salads and meals, to cakes and sweets.