Is there anyone who still haven't tried greek olives?
If so, you really don't know what you're missing!
Especially when we talk about the Kalamon olives that Anna and Thania carefully choose and then, using an old greek recipe, turn into a unique aromatic product.
Going against the economic crisis Anna (right) and her sister did exactly the opposite of what most people do: they both left their jobs and started their own business.
"We wanted to deal with something more natural, traditional and authentic" tells me Anna. "We established the "Selesia Green" company a year ago in order to promote laconic products we both love. We taste everything and use only the best olives, olive oil and honey".
Laconia is in Peloponnese and its capital is Sparta that gave birth to the brave 300 of Leonidas. "We borrowed the name of Selesia village which is close to Sparta. We visited this place once and fell in love with people, food and nature. Everything's still so pure" says Thania (below).
" This vase of bulbs costs 10euros. It's very tiring getting them off the ground. My hands always hurt. Ι have to use a hoe. After picking them up, I put the bulbs in balsamic, add water and salt and they are ready. If you pure some oil it's delicious. Ι also sell chamomile, sage, tea and various spices I pick up myself from mountain Parnon". Eleni, Kalithea village, Sparta
Just beyond, Dimitris (in the middle) sells pasteli, a greek delicacy made of sesame and honey. "It's a recipe my family use for over a century. My great-great grand father started serving pasteli in the traditional coffee shop that my father runs today. I decided to introduce it to the market. Everyone loves it".
Dimitris Tritakis, Agios Nicolaos, Sparta
dtritakis@gmail.com
Handmade pasta and lalagia (crispy fried dough strips with cinnamon and cloves)
salt pork and sausages from Mani
handmade diples by Maria Kamarinou from beautiful Monemvasia
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