Lakonia holds the most favorable conditions in the entire world for producing the finest quality olive oil. Because Lakonia has hot, dry summers and mild winters, these circumstances have allowed olive trees to flourish since ancient times. And this is where we grow our olives for our BOLD Vrisi36 Olive Oil. Such an adventure, exploring Greece! Episode 104, of My Greek Table, shows Diane in Laconia
WILD GREENS RISOTTO WITH VRISI 36 DELICATE EXTRA VIRGIN GREEK OLIVE OIL Serves 4 A Diane Kochilas Signature Recipe for Vrisi 36 ⅔ cup Vrisi 36 Delicate Extra Virgin Greek Olive Oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 ⅓ cups risotto rice or Greek “Carolina” variety 1 ½ pounds mixed sweet greens (similar to what we put in the
An OPA! of a TV trip to Greek flavors, guided by Diana Kochila, airing on National Public Television. In a series of 13 episodes, a journey that will showcase landscapes and flavors of Greece like never before. The episodes will travel to Crete, the Peloponnese, Athens, Santorini, Ikaria, Lesvos, Volos, Pelion, Ioannina, the Zagorohoria, and Naoussa, meeting some of Greece’s best home cooks and storied food