Our olives have been grown in Laconia, Greece for thousands of years in fertile, organic soils by a co-op of farmers who hand-pick the olives before cold extracting the pure olive juice, packaging it in recyclable, airtight tins to maintain the premium quality before shipping it directly to us.
Something I discovered in recent years is how Greek extra virgin olive oil, in particular, is packed full of polyphenols which are the antioxidants and the anti-inflammatories that are so good for your health. The pharmacist in me prompted further research and investigation and it was so wonderful to discover that some premium extra virgin olive oils can benefit your health and healing in so many ways. It brings me so much joy to be able to share this product with you. It comes from a place very close to my heart, grown and processed by my beautiful friends in a way that supports the earth and the people living on it. I hope you can feel this love in every can of this special extra virgin olive oil and it impacts your life and your health as it has mine
There is more and more research being conducted on the medicinal & nutritional value of extra virgin olive oil in relation to the cardiovascular system, digestive system and brain function as well as overall health and well-being. EVOO is currently being consumed to increase well-being and help prevent several diseases including diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and heart disease with scientists working to discover more benefits each day. Phileos extra virgin olive oil is rated as a medicinal and nutritional grade olive oil as a result of the particular olives used, the growing conditions & location, as well as the natural harvesting and processing techniques used.
Spanakopita // Spinach Pie is one of the most popular Greek dishes. You can find it in most traditional bakeries, as an appetizer in some restaurants or prepared in home kitchens for snacks, picnics and parties. I personally could eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner and sometimes do. Something about the combination of leeks, cheese, herbs and flakey, oily pastry that I can never resist. My favourite version is those with homemade filo pastry, although you need time, space and technique to master- which is why Yiayia’s spanakopita is always the best.
