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The Greek Ouzo!

One of the most traditional alcoholic beverage in Greece and one of the most beloved of Greeks!

greek ouzo

It can be found in nearly all cities, towns, and villages and mainly it served with “mezedes” (the Greek version of tapas) such as octopus, salad, stuffed grape leaves, calamari, fried zucchini, croquettes and it is only made in Greece!

An extremely familiar image for the Greeks, it is a table by the sea with ouzo and mezedes!

ouzo by the sea

If you’re a fan of Italian Sambuca or French Pastis you’ll love ouzo!

Ouzo production begins with distillation in copper stills.

Anise is added, sometimes with other flavorings such as star anise or mastic. Like any other anise-flavored spirit, if you add a little water to ouzo, it’ll get milky. So place one or two ice cubes in a small glass. Pour a small amount of ouzo over the ice and enjoy!

You can also mix ouzo in cocktails! Some good flavors to mix ouzo with are citrus juices, cranberry juice, banana, and mint!

Try some experimentation or take a look to our suggestion below:

Ingredients:

  • 2 ounces ouzo
  • 4 fresh mint leaves
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Soda water
  • Orange slices, for garnish

Directions:

Place the ouzo, mint and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain over ice and top with soda water. Garnish with an orange slice and serve.

Visit our e-shop and explore your ouzo selections!

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A special “lamb” of Crete, the Andikristo!

A genuine Cretan recipe, of the shepherds in the mountainous locations of Crete, characterizes the entire island.

A deep tradition of Cretan cuisine with minimal ingredients and incredible taste

Cut the lamb into four pieces and without unnecessary spices, just salt and pepper, each one is passed on a pointed stick.

Then the coals are lit, and the improvised wooden spits are placed on opposite sides, and not on top of the fire. Distance from fire and air will give the desired effect!

It is the food of feasts and joy and of course you will find it in most restaurants in Crete!

Enjoy this recipe (upon order) and many more traditional recipes of Crete, in our tavern!

Contact us: 00302810821050 & info@arolithos.com

The traditional restaurant “Delphys”

Who doesn’t dream of a beautiful environment and good food, to enjoy their company, and good wine?

For years now, in one of the corners of Arolithos, the traditional village, and in a green environment, the “Delphys” tavern has been located!

A paradise just 11 kilometers from the city of Heraklion, it is an ideal choice to discover the local flavors, the local ingredients, and the traditional gastronomy of the area!

Outside, under the shade of the trees, which offer the necessary shade and coolness, the tables with a view of Heraklion will compensate you! The family and welcoming atmosphere, combined with the friendly staff, add additional positive elements!

Our tavern is a complete proposal for families and not only! A combination of swimming in our pool, with food or a refreshing drink will be the great choice!

We are at your disposal for anything you need! We are waiting for you safely in our village!

Contact: 2810821050 and info@arolithos.com

Petimezi- The Greek Grape Syrup!

Cretan Petimezi (molasses) is the greek grape syrupmade with local grapemust, full of iron and calcium!

This is the world’s oldest natural sweetener, a nutritious and healthier alternative to refined sugar… Use it for sweet and savoury dishes… in sauces, as a topping for pancakes , in cooking and pastry making..!

100% NATURAL
NO PRESERVATIVES
NO ADDITIVES
NO COLOURANTS
NO SUGAR ADDED
GLUTEN FREE
VEGAN

Now it’s time to find this perfect product via our eshop : www.cretaneshop.gr


09 & 10 Απρίλη οι νέες μουσικές μας εκδηλώσεις

Ο Απρίλης ξεκινάει δυναμικά, ο καιρός μας ευνοεί και η διάθεση μας ήδη έχει πάρει την ανοιξιάτικη της διάθεση!

Έτσι και εμείς με όρεξη για διασκέδαση για γνήσια κρητικά γλέντια σας έχουμε δυο υπέροχες προτάσεις!

Σάββατο 09.04.2022
Κυριακή 10.04.2022 (μεσημέρι)

Σάββατο βράδυ και Κυριακή μεσημέρι σας περιμένουμε στο χωριό μας και την ταβέρνα «Δελφύς», να γιορτάσουμε παρέα!

Επικοινωνήστε μαζί μας: 2810821050 & info@arolithos.com

The benefits of using real natural soap!

The best soap for our skin and our planet is a handmade all natural cold process soap bar based on pure or organic certified oils. Once you’ve tried one of these lathery treasures, you’ll never again be satisfied with commercial “detergent“ soap bars!

With handmade soaps, just like with commercially manufactured bars, you always need to read the labels. You want to find soaps that use balanced combinations of pure and organic oils. Avoid any bars that use artificial colors or fragrances. These are synthetic chemicals and you don’t want them onto your skin or going down your drain. If you want a colored or scented soap bar, look for the ones that use only essential oils, natural extracts and natural colorants.

Handmade soaps

Handmade soaps

A handmade soap contains only the ingredients that they need—no extra preservatives that liquid body washes or commercial bar “soaps” require to increase their shelf life to years, and no foam boosters to make them lather.

Natural soaps contain:

  • no synthetic ingredients
  • no artificial fragrances or perfumes
  • no artificial colors
  • no detergents
  • no synthetic preservatives
handmade soap

handmade soap

Some people with sensitive skin really do not have sensitive skin at all.

Their skin is simply reacting to some chemical irritant in their soap or other skincare product. Simple natural soaps tend to be more soothing for many skin types.

Everyone wants healthy skin and your skin is not a fan of synthetic chemicals. If you struggle to find a soap that does not irritate your skin, switching to the daily use of a simple natural soap is an easy place to start. Your skin can tell the difference.

Natural soaps are really soap. The recipes use sustainable, environmentally friendly natural and organic ingredients in an age-old process to produce a great lathering mild soap that promotes healthy skin.

Get the best handmade and scented soaps via our eshop: www.cretaneshop.gr

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Σφουγγάτο με αβρονιά, κρίταμο και ρίγανη!

Τα κρητικά βότανα είναι γνωστό ανά την Ελλάδα αλλά και εκτός αυτής, για την νοστιμιά, τις ευεργετικές ιδιότητες και τα αρώματα που προσφέρουν στο φαγητό!

Να μια ακόμα πεντανόστιμη συνταγή με  βότανα της κρητικής γης…

Σφουγγάτο με βότανα

Σφουγγάτο με βότανα

Ας δούμε τι θα χρειαστούμε:

Υλικά

• 10 αυγά

• Αλατοπίπερο

• Αβρονιά

• Κρίταμο

• Ελαιόλαδο

• Φρέσκο και ξερό κρεμμύδι

Εκτέλεση

Βράζουμε την αβρονιά και τον κρίταμο χωριστά μέχρι να μαλακώσουν και να ξεπικρίσουν. Χτυπάμε τα αυγά με το αλατοπίπερο. Σοτάρουμε τα χόρτα σε ένα τηγάνι με λίγο ελαιόλαδο και τα κρεμμύδια, προσθέτουμε το μίγμα των αυγών και ψήνουμε την ομελέτα!

Τόσο απλό και τόσο νόστιμο!

Καλή μας όρεξη 🙂

Για τις καλύτερες πρώτες ύλες επισκεφτείτε το ηλεκτρονικό μας κατάστημα: www.cretaneshop.gr

Chickpea soup with lemon and onions!

It’s so cold outside and  we stay home, so it’s time to try delicious and full of vitamin recipes!

Let’s prepare it!

Chickpea soup

Chickpea soup

Ingredients:

One tea cup of dried chickpeas (~160g).

Half an onion~20g.

Some garlic

Two small cups extra virgin olive oil ~150mL (Cretan origin preferably!).

Two table spoons of flour.

One lemon (the juice) ~40g.

Salt and pepper.

One-two Cretan Rusks (Dakos type) ~40g.

Preparation:

Place chickpeas in unsalted water 12-18 hours before. In a pot warm some water. Then add the chickpeas and wait to remove the foam from their boiling. Wait for 45 min to 1 hour. Check if they softened. If yes add the onions chopped in small pieces, lemon (1/2 lemon) and 2 small cups olive oil. Leave for 5-10 mins. Mix the flour with the other 1/2 of lemon juice. Add it to the soup. Add salt and pepper. Its ready to serve.

Enjoy it!

Don’t forget to visit  www.cretaneshop.gr  to find excellent quality of cretan products for your recipes!

A winter soup full of vitamins!

It’s so cold outside and  we stay home, so it’s time to try delicious and full of vitamin recipes! One of them is the potato soup, full of  fiber-rich, vitamin C and B6.

Let’s prepare it!

Potato soup

Potato soup

We need

500 g of potatoes

1 carrot

1 leasso

1 onion

100 ml yoghurt

100 ml of milk

500 ml of vegetable juice

Nutmeg Carey , Salt, pepper and extra vergin olive oil

Do it

We clean the vegetables, cut them into small pieces and cook them for 5 to 10 minutes in oil until they soften. We add the spices and let them boil for 25 to 30 minutes. We add the milk and yogurt , and we hit the soup with the rabblender until it takes the form we want!

Enjoy it!

Don’t forget to visit  www.cretaneshop.gr  to find excellent quality of cretan products for your recipes!

Μετά τις γιορτές…έρχεται η αποτοξίνωση!

Η απομάκρυνση των τοξικών ουσιών από τον οργανισμό μας, μετά από τα γεμάτα σε φαγητά και γλυκά, γιορτινά τραπέζια, είναι ανάγκη!

Η αποτοξίνωση αποτελεί μια άκρως απαραίτητη διαδικασία. Ακολουθώντας τις παραπάνω συμβουλές, θα κάνετε την απαραίτητη αποτοξίνωση για να επιστρέψετε στις φυσιολογικές σας συνήθειες!

1. Επιλέξτε κάθε χρωματιστό φρούτο και λαχανικό

healthy food

Προτιμήστε τα και από τις πρώτες μέρες θα εκπλαγείτε από το πόσο ανανεωμένοι και γεμάτοι ενέργεια θα νιώθετε. Τα πολλά φρούτα και λαχανικά συμβάλλουν στην καταπολέμηση της κατακράτησης των υγρών, προσφέρουν νερό και ενέργεια.

2. Πιείτε πολύ νερό

water

Η επαρκής ενυδάτωση είναι απαραίτητη ώστε να μπορέσουν τα νεφρά να αποβάλουν τις τοξίνες. Μπορείς να προσθέσεις στο νερό σου λίγο φρέσκο λεμόνι για να πάρεις ταυτόχρονα και μερικούς πολύτιμους ηλεκτρολύτες.

3. Κοιμηθείτε καλά

sleep

Η επαρκής ξεκούραση είναι αναγκαία για να μειωθούν οι φλεγμονές και το στρες στον οργανισμό κι έτσι το σώμα να είναι στα καλύτερά του! Τουλάχιστον επτά ώρες ύπνου και το περιβάλλον του ύπνου να είναι αρκετά δροσερό, σκοτεινό και απαλλαγμένο από οθόνες.

Ενισχύστε τις άμυνές του οργανισμού σας και προστατεύστε την υγεία σας!

Για εξαιρετικές πρώτες ύλες επισκεφτείτε το ηλεκτρονικό μας κατάστημα cretaneshop.gr και για οποιαδήποτε ερώτηση καλέστε μας στο 2810-821080