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On Friday, October 24th, I had the pleasure of presenting the innovative oleotouritic model of Mykonos Olive Oil Tasting to postgraduate students at the Agricultural University of Athens. It was an honor to share the journey behind creating an experience that promotes Greek extra virgin olive oil while demonstrating how luxurious olive tourism can generate value for local communities, strengthen cultural heritage, and inspire meaningful visitor experiences. My sincere thanks

On Saturday, November 22nd, of I had the pleasure of hosting an Olive Oil Workshop at the Miele Experience Center as part of the Miele Experiences series. It was wonderful to see such an enthusiastic response from participants, who joined us to discover the world of extra virgin olive oil through guided tasting and discussion. Together, we explored how to recognize quality extra virgin olive oil and appreciate its role in the Mediterranean diet. My sincere thanks to Miele for

The olive mill is where months of dedication in the olive grove are transformed into extra virgin olive oil. Every decision during extraction has a direct impact on the quality, character, and longevity of the final product. I was happy for a 4th consecutive year to work alongside the Oro di Milas team as an olive oil quality consultant and master blender, contributing to the development of production protocols, quality control, and blending decisions. From setting up the oli

I had the pleasure of participating in an amazing event at The Attican Estate, where we celebrated three of the most emblematic products of the Greek Mediterranean Diet: Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Honey & Herbs. It was a wonderful opportunity to exhibit numerous emblematic Greek EVOOs and sharing ideas and experiences around the richness of Greece's gastronomic pillars with the guests. My sincere thanks to The Attican Estate for the warm hospitality and for bringing together pe

I had the pleasure of attending the Tomorrow Tastes Mediterranean Congress at Kalamata, an inspiring event dedicated to the Mediterranean way of life, where gastronomy, science, and culture came together to celebrate the values of the Mediterranean diet. Through insightful presentations by leading experts, the congress highlighted the proven health benefits of the Mediterranean diet and the essential role of extra virgin olive oil as one of its defining elements. It was a won

On the 3rd-5th of October, I had the pleasure of participating in the international congress "New Narratives for Mediterranean Rural Communities through the Voices of Women of Olive Oil" in Sciacca, Sicily, as a member of the global network "Women in Olive Oil". It was an honor to present my vision for a different approach to olive tourism, inspired by the creation of Mykonos Olive Oil Tasting seven years ago. Since its inception, this initiative has been designed to offer vi

On September 12th 2025 I had the pleasure of being invited to Bucharest for the very first Italian Olive Oil Festival by Maslinescu, a remarkable initiative dedicated to celebrating the excellence and diversity of Italian extra virgin olive oils. The festival brought together outstanding producers and offered a unique opportunity to explore and taste exceptional olive oil varieties, while highlighting the richness of Italy's olive-growing heritage. It was inspiring to see suc

On 1-3/8/25 I was invited to the Sardine Festival, in Skala Kallonis on Lesvos island, and it was a great honor to participate and speak about olive oil. It is both significant and hopeful to see events that celebrate our gastronomic heritage also embrace olive oil - the fundamental treasure of the Greek diet - as the opening element of their program. The decision to highlight the value of local olive oil and the importance of quality deeply moved me and reaffirmed that Lesvo

Had the pleasure of meeting Nobu Matsuhisa again after ten years. It’s always an honor to exchange thoughts with a true legend, especially when the conversation revolves around gastronomy and our shared passion: extra virgin olive oil!

Maria Anastasopoulou, Yiannis Kolokythas, the director of Cookout.gr Nadia Liargova and me On Friday, June 13th, I had the pleasure of...

On Saturday June 7th, I was so honored to receive the Double Gold award for Oro di Milas EVOO and the special awards: Best of Türkiye...

In the latest episode of the " Elaías Élaion" podcast, I had the pleasure of hosting Terra Creta and uncovering the secrets behind one...

Thrilled to announce that a project so close to my heart, an EVOO I had the privilege to bring to life, has been awarded a Double Gold...

I had the great pleasure of speaking with the famous actor Sotiris Kalivatsis about olive oil and teaching him how to taste it properly...

I had the pleasure of serving as a judge at the Athena International Olive Oil Competition for the third consecutive year. This year’s...

Olive oil tasting on the radio? Is that even possible?! When you're invited by journalist Dimitris Giagtzoglou, anything is possible! Tune in at the link below-our segment starts at the 54th minute. 🎧 https://www.skairadio.gr/%C2%ABzoume.../episode-2025-04-29

Can Greek products reach the world starting from Mykonos?Absolutely, they can! During a live interview on SKAI TV from Riyadh, Saudi...

With Noa Al Noaimi the founder of AGORA in Bahrain & Riyadh I has such a great time in Riyadh presenting Greek Olive Oils at AGORA Greek...

I had the pleasure of talking about olive oil and showing Eleni Petrothlaki, personal coach & a famous TV personality, how to properly...

I had the pleasure of offering an educational olive oil tasting session to two private schools-one from Germany and one from Greece-at...