The inspiration It all began with a vision… To introduce the art of Greek home baking and pastry- making to the world at large… Starting from age-old recipes, and with the help of renowned Greek chefs, we set off on a sweet journey through time, determined to come up with recipes of our own the tastiest and most nutritious of them all.
So, too, every Greek housewife creates sweet or savory treats in her own special way and serves them with pride. ALMYRA, KOURABIES, BISKOTA, KOULOURAKI, TOU KOUTALIOU, ROSEDES … Little Greek treats. And so, our name was born: Petits Grecs Petits Grecs. Finest Greek Treats. Welcome to their own sweet world.
Kourabies The word kourabies has its roots in the words Kuru, which means dry, and biye , which means biscuit. It is most likely that the word originated from Turkey and made its way into the Greek language during the period of Ottoman rule. Kourabies is a Greek treat that has always sweetened and adorned every festive table, taking up a special place at the Christmas table. As a symbol of Greek hospitality, it is also customary to welcome guests into your home by offering them a kourabies. Its presence on every happy occasion makes it synonymous with joy. It is a classic treat served in every Greek home, and an important part of Greek home baking.
Petits Grecs follows a family recipe which is Ι n the past, women would often take part in a based on the most famous and widespread silent, unspoken competition in an effort to recipe, that of Kavala. That city’s fascina ting present the tastiest recipe. This explains the and unique gastronomy is enriched with countless number of different versions that can elements from the cuisine of Greeks from Pontus (the Black Sea), Cappadocia and other be found today. parts of Asia Minor. Many regions in Greece claim the origin of the Built at the foot of Mount Symvolo in “authentic” recipe. Every place and every northeastern Greece, Kavala is a city with a homemaker boasts their own recipe, which long and multicultural history; a bustling harbor they proudly pass on from generation to that unites the East with the West, Asia with generation. Europe .
This recipe is considered to be the tastiest and our aim was to make it even more nutritious by altering some ingredients combined with pure, fresh butter that provides a sweet aroma and a rich, full flavor. Staying true to tradition, we have added our very own touch; apart from the classic vanilla “kourabies,” we have come up with three more flavors: Greek coffee, cinnamon and anise. Kourabies can be enjoyed as an after- dinner sweet or as an accompaniment to coffee and tea .
Tou koutaliou “Tou koutaliou” stands for “spoon sweets” in Greece. The traditional local sweet preserve is among the most widespread treats. The picturesque, mythical mountain of Pelion could easily claim the title of “tou koutaliou” best sweets.
It was in Mount Pelion, that the dispute of who is “The Pelion is a mountainous peninsula surrounded by Fairest” among the Greek goddesse s, that arose the sea, in the centre of Greece. It is a place of exquisite natural beauty. events leading to the Trojan War. According to the Greek mythology, Mount Pelion The traditional home made spoon sweets and jams of was the homeland of Chiron the Centaur, tutor of Pelion are famous and the recipes are passed on from many ancient Greek heroes, such as Jason, generation to generation. They consist of a wide Achilles, Theseus and Heracles. variety of fresh fruits or vegetables taken directly from the rich land of Pelion.
Our range includes three delicious fruits: sour cherries, quince and fig. You can enjoy them as an accompaniment to yoghurt, cheese, ice cream, tarts or as spread. In Greece we offer them “straight” served in a small, delicate, glass plate with a teaspoon.
Almyr ά “ A lmyrά” is how we Greeks call our savory treats. They come in many different shapes and each housewife has her own little “secret” recipe to present. For our almyrά biscuits we have been inspired by the praised pies (pita in Greek) of Epirus, which is located in the north-west part of Greece, between the mountain range of Pindos and the Ionian Sea.
In the past, pita was the dominant element in usually not missing from their pies. Staying loyal to this tradition, all our almyrά the nutrition of the native nomad breeders, who had to survive on a little flour and what the biscuits contain Feta, enriched with various surrounding nature provided them. Thus, they Greek herbs, spices and vegetables. The Petits Grecs almyrά range includes 4 have become very imaginative with their pies and today there are endless alternative recipes. different flavors: spinach & pumpkin seeds, Feta, the famous Greek PDO soft, white paprika & chili pepper, maratho seeds & cheese, was an important ingredient and it was turmeric and olives & coriander seeds.
Melomakarona The first compound of the word [meli] means honey in Greek. It is not by chance that melomakarona are considered the ultimate sweet Greek treat for Christmas and New Year wishes. Τhey symbolize welfare and creativity. Melomakarona are honey cakes, which are baked and served all over Greece with slight variations. In some areas they add nuts on top, in others they use walnuts inside, as stuffing. Either way they are definitely one of the most traditional Greek treats.
The city itself had a sophisticated The roots of our recipe can be traced to multicultural character and the Greeks who the Greeks of Smyrna, in Asia Minor, lived there, were literally citizens of the whose inspired cuisine became an integral world. When they were forced to return to part of the Greek mainland tradition when the mainland of Greece, they brought with they resettled back in the early 20th them their culture of food, music, trade, art century. and literature. In 1920, the picturesque harbor of Smyrna The Greek cuisine, especially the one of was considered one of the liveliest Northern Greece, is highly influenced by internationally. the cooking habits of the area.
Served to guests at home or offered as a gift, melomakarona [or finikia as they use to call them] was an integral of the Christmas preparations and festivity. We have chosen the most characteristic recipe, the one that enhances the characteristic taste of cinnamon, nutmeg and wildflower honey, which we add after baking the cakes. It is melting in the mouth, leaving a lasting, sweet aromatic flavor. You simply can’t resist to a second one!
Biskota “Biskota” is the Greek word for biscuits. The southern big island of Crete has a long tradition in recipes with ingredients rich in nutritional value. Based on this philosophy we created a snack series high in nutrients of unique character. The traditional Cretan nutrition is considered worldwide a model for healthy diet, with research proving that its inhabitants live longer compared to other developed countries .
The local cuisine is based on the consumption of cereals, vegetables and herbs, dairy, fruits, legumes, nuts, wine, honey, olive oil and limited quantity of meat. The history of the Cretan cuisine is lost in the mists of time. Even when the island encountered successive conquerors, such as Arabs, Venetians and Turks, the agricultural production of the island helped Cretans to survive them all. Inspired by the highly nutritional cuisine of Crete, we have come up with three different tastes of Biskota, all based in nourishing ingredients; a stick with black raisin, almonds and dark chocolate, a second one with tahini and one with almonds.
Our recipe for the black raisin, almonds and dark chocolate stick was inspired by the fragrant, delicious character of this distinctive fruit, which we decided to add to the original recipe. Although the origin of the word tahini - also known as super food - is arabic, it is commonly used in Greek recipes. It was a great challenge for us to come up with an inspired idea using this unique nutrient. The delicacy and the multiple nutritional value of almonds have established them as one of the most favorite nuts of Greek pastry making. How could we not dedicate a recipe to this beloved ingredient? Enjoy our Biskota as a nutritious in-between meal snack.
Koulouraki The “koulouraki” is an archetype of Greek light, flavorful and nutritious treat. In Greece we name “Koulouraki” all the baked treats that we would call a cookie. They are created in many different shapes and sizes and the variety of the ingredients used is boundless. The braided version, though, is considered a classic. We have selected three examples which we believe best represent this wide and important category of sweet treats, all from recipes which originate from the Peloponnese .
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