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AMARI Premium Virgin Olive Oil Sweet tasting/Tree ripened/Hand picked Sustains longevity. Records show high longevity for the people in the region of Amari who produce and consume this olive oil. AMARI is an exquisite olive oil produced in the region of Amari and vicinity in central Crete. It is made from the luscious “hondri” or “plump” olives, which is the fruit of the ultimate hybrid of the olive trees developed in Crete over thousands years of cultivation. Unlike most other types of olives, some of the “hondri” olives can be eaten directly from the tree when they ripen. These olives are allowed to ripen on the tree to develop fully their nutrients, flavor, sweetness and aroma. As olives ripen they are handpicked at their peak, few at the time, and the olive oil is extracted using the cold press method, which retains all of the olive’s nutrients and flavor. The golden olive oil produced is cholesterol free, sweet and ready for immediate consumption. Because the harvesting of this type of olive is very labor intensive, most producers have turned to the cultivation of other species which are less labor intensive and therefore more commercially competitive. The people of Amari believe that “hondri”, grown by their forefathers for thousands of years, produces the highest quality olive oil and is worth the extra effort needed to produce. The richer, olive oil produced by “hondri” has preserved them in good health and is the best olive oil for the human mechanism. The tenacity of these growers has prevented the extinction of the noble “hondri”. It is needless to say that the supply of this oil is rather limited and we are lucky to have it. . AMARI Premium Virgin Olive Oil is golden and thick with a fresh, earthy aroma and sweet taste. It will add extraordinary flavor to your salads, vegetables stews, fish and marinades.
KOLYMVARI Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil The Kolymvari area of Hania in western Crete is renowned for its high-quality olive oil production. Centuries-old experience in cultivation and strict selection of the olive fruit, combined with an ideal climate and healthy soil are the factors that make this olive oil outstanding. This olive oil is produced by the “Koron” olive, which is a small olive that develops a bold and complex flavor when allowed to ripen on the tree. When most olives of a tree are ripe they are harvested all at once and the olive oil is extracted from the olives using the acclaimed cold press method, which retains the olive’s nutrients and flavor. KOLYMVARI Organic Olive Oil, produced without the use of chemicals, fertilizers, or pesticides is certified as organic according to the European standards of organic products. The green golden olive oil is cholesterol free with a thickness like maple syrup. The flavor is herbal and robust and it’s smooth as silk on the palate. This liquid gold will add richness and life to your vegetables, seafood and meats
AMARI Oregano Crete is blessed with a wide variety of wild herbs that have been used in cooking, for teas, and as medicine since the Minoan era. Our oregano grows along the slopes of the Amari region of Rethymno, Crete. The soil is free of fertilizers or chemicals. This oregano soaks up the summer sun and develops a marvelously seductive aroma and flavor. Oregano stems are packaged whole without grinding so that its aroma will be preserved better and its quality verified by the buyer. It will liven up your salads, sauces, stews, lamb chops and steaks like no other oregano you've ever tasted -- unless you've been to Crete.
AMARI Black Olives-Cured with natural salt Our salt-cured black olives are from the Amari region in Rethymno, Crete. They are made from the “Hondri” or “plump” olive that is revered for its sweet taste and juice content. The fruit is left on the tree to ripen until it develops its maximum flavor and texture. There must be ample summer sunshine and winter rain to nourish this olive before salt-curing can be considered. Not every season is favorable, so quantities are limited. Even though they are preserved in natural sea salt, they are surprisingly sweet. They are a favorite snack in Crete and are also great in salads, pastas, rustic stews or tapenades.
The Secret Of Good Health - Olive Oil The Secret of Good Health is about OLIVE OIL and the Advice of its correct use! Contains 130 Recipes. The book starts out with the olive tree and its oil from ancient times and ends with recipes that promote longevity. Fried Myzithra,(fried cheese with honey), try it you won't be disappointed.
dictamus (Cretan dittany) •THE HERB THAT SAVED AENEUS: Aeneus, goddess Aphrodite's son, owed his life to dittany. After the battle of Troy, Aeneus went to Italy where he was connected with the founding of Rome. During one of the most crucial duels there, he was seriously hurt. According to Virgilius, Aphrodite raced to Crete, cut some dittany and with it she healed him: • HARVESTING: During the flowering period (June-October) •DESCRIPTION: A short shrub with hairy stems branched from the base and reaching a height of 40cm. The whole plant is hairy and has a downy appearance. The leaves are white-green, round or ovare of the same length and width, 15 (4 30)mm. The flowers are pink, 11(8-15)mm long. It is indigenous to Crete and grows wild in many parts of the island, on unapproachable limestone slopes, at an altitude of 0-1900 m. The plant has considerable economic interest for Crete. It is the only herb which is cultivated owing to its high price in the market. This fact helped it survive as a wild plant. In former times its price was as high as 1 gold pound per kilo and quite a few people lost their lives in their effort to pick it on steep slopes. Currently 2 varieties are cultivated in the area of Embaros, the narrow-leafed and the broad-leafed. The former has a stronger scent while the latter yields more in its dried condition. •MEDICINE: The herb's content in volatile oil is 1.33-1.6% and its main ingredient is carvacrol(58-82%) which justifies its germicidal action. In the ancient world it was in great demand and was surrounded with holy traditions. A cataplasm for the wounds was made with dittany, which was regarded as sacred, because it was said that they had found it written on a scroll at the sanctuary of Memphis. •HERB OF THE GODDESS OF CHILDBIRTH. In ancient times, dittany was the herb of Eleuthia, the goddess who aided pregnant women to give birth!
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