“The #olive tree is surely the richest gift of heaven.” Thomas Jefferson, letter to James Ronaldson, 1813. My name is George Coundoussias. I grew up in the village of Gavalou in the region of Aetolia, #Greece. I’ve lived in the U.S. since 1978, but my family still lives in the town where I was born….
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Italian Farmers Propose Anti-Fraud Seal for EVOO
The new #labeling system, consisting of a numbered seal with a QR code located on the neck of the bottle, is intended to defend Made in Italy production from fraud which is estimated to cost the #olive oil industry €1.5 billion per year. The trade associations and the State Mint are now waiting for the…
EXTENDING “THE OLIVE BRANCH’ FOR A NEW BEGINNING
The olive tree is often referenced when describing a successful or safe outcome of a challenging endeavor. The safe return of Odysseus to Ithaca, under the watchful eye of the goddess Athena, is placed under the sign of the olive tree. In song V of the Odyssey, Calypso’s “olive-handle ax” becomes a marvelous tool for…
Fall Travels to the Aetolia Region of Greece
Greece is a wonderful place to visit especially in the fall, during September when the weather is warm enough to enjoy the beaches and not quite so hot that you can enjoy the many walking tours of monuments. An added bonus to the fall visits in Greece is that September is the perfect month to…
Hummus with Roasted Red Peppers
Here’s the refreshing sweet flavor of hummus with roasted red peppers that not only enhance the hummus flavor, but adds a colorful topping to add to your table. You can enjoy this dish summer or winter with your favorite chips or toasted pita bread wedges. For this recipe you will need: 1 (20 oz) can +…
