Paragaea

Velvet Tomato Soup

Bill Liakris — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 10:29:25 +0000

METHOD

We clean and cut our vegetables into cubes. Be careful to remove the spores from the tomato.
Place a saucepan over medium heat and add the olive oil, onion, leek, celery, carrot and mushrooms. Saute for 7-8 minutes, until they sweat (not take on color).
Add the pulp and continue sautéing for 2-3 minutes. Then add the sugar, the coarsely chopped tomatoes, as well as the broth.
Cover the pot and cook for 35 minutes or until all our vegetables are soft.
Remove the pot from the heat and strain the vegetables keeping the liquids from the pot in a bowl. Place the vegetables in portions in the blender together with a little liquid and mash them until they become a uniform cream.
Put the soup back in the pot and simmer on low heat for 3-4.
Serve the soup in a deep dish with a tablespoon of yogurt in the center and sprinkle with olive oil, croutons and a little chopped basil

Bon appetit!

INGREDIENTS

6 large ripe peeled tomatoes
1/4 cup Aegis Gourmet Evoo
1 chopped onion
1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
1 chopped carrot
1 piece of chopped leek
1 sprig of chopped celery
5-6 white mushrooms in slices
1 tbsp. tomato paste
500 g of chicken broth
1 tbsp. sugar
salt
freshly ground pepper
1 cup of yogurt

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Places and Experiences that you can’t miss during your visit to Parga!

admin — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:24:45 +0000

Being locals ourselves, we decided to make this guide where we will include all the places, paths, secret spots, activities, and experiences you need to discover. With our guide, we would like to influence the way travelers enjoy our city and show them how to create unforgettable memories in Parga.

The Venetian Castle of Parga

It is located on top of the hill overlooking the town and was built by the Normans for the first time at the end of the 14th century. To reach the castle, follow the alleys through the old city and climb the wide steps up to the top. The way up is full of shops where you can find plenty of souvenirs and gifts. As soon as you reach the top, the views are magnificent and it’s worthing the significant bit of cardio to get there. Keep in mind that the entrance is free for the public.

TIP! Plan your visit to enjoy the sunset view from the backside overlooking Valtos beach.

Agia Eleni Church

It takes about 40 minutes hiking to reach the cliff’s top and find the church but what you are getting back is an incredible overview of the town and the surroundings. The path starts just next to the Piso Krioneri beach entrance and goes through the stunning olive groves. The road is quite simple, and the scenery is impressive. As soon as you reach the top and take a few photos (or more), you can go back to Parga or continue the path down to Lichnos beach.

TIP! Start early in the morning and bring water with you. Prefer more suitable footwear than flip flops

Valtos Beach

The largest beach near Parga that you can easily reach either by water taxi boat (ticket fee) or by foot. As you strolling through and past the castle, there is a path to walk down to Valtos beach. The waters are crystal clear and deep, the sand is golden, and the surrounding is full of greenery. The shore is quite organized with sunbeds, while there is free space on both ends for those who would like to bring their equipment. There are also cafes, tavernas scattered around the shore. Valtos is a great place to swim, sunbathe and have a relaxing day by the sea and at the same time the place to try many different water sports and parasailing.

Swim to the Saint Mary’s Island

This picturesque island is located in the middle of Pargas’s harbor and is waiting for you to explore it. You can quickly go there by swimming from the right edge of Krioneri beach and reach the shore with the small church across. On this side of the island, you can walk around, enjoy the views of Krioneri beach, and find a spring of natural water to thirst. In the center, you will find the Greek Orthodox Church of Dormition of Virgin Mary, while at the highest point of the island, there is a beautiful French castle, built by the French occupiers in 1808.

TIP! Bring a dry bag for your essentials or your camera. Rubber shoes or flip-flops will make walking around more accessible, but you can also go barefoot.

Paragaea - old olive oil factory

Plan your visit to Paragaea, where we guide you through the entire place, explaining how every step of the olive oil production was made in this olive oil factory while also talking about every machine you see around. You will watch the modern way of olive oil production & the entire journey from the olive groves until your bottle in a short movie we have produced. During your visit, you will be joining us in the olive oil tasting. Together we will taste the entire product line of Paragaea that includes: extra virgin olive oils, flavored olive oils, olive oil-based dressings, and olive paste. Our experienced and well-trained staff will help you to reveal all the secrets of olive oil, you will learn how to cook with it, how to taste it and some tips to keep in mind for the moment that you find yourself confused in front of a shelf full of bottles of olive oil.

Link to KAYAK hotels page Plan your stay in Parga.

How we produce the orange flavored olive oil | Paragaea

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:19:42 +0000

Ever wanted to know how this delicious product is produced? Follow us inside this traditional olive mil where we mix whole organic oranges with olives from Paragaea estates and produce the one and only orange flavored olive oil.

Our flavored olive oils.

Paragaea produces three flavored olive oils for the last eight years. During the production, no chemicals or other harmful ingredients are added. Instead, we mix whole organic oranges or lemons from Parga’s rich gardens with olives from the Paragaea estates. The production is made in a modern olive factory in our area equipped with an amazing mechanical stone mill where all the fruits are mixed. Many of you may recognize this one, as it’s the modern version of the traditional stone mill located inside Paragaea.

The Flavors

Elgant Lemon
Greek Oregano
Pleasing Orange

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Unfiltered EVOO. Everything you need to know

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:02:37 +0000

Aegis Gourmet – Unfiltered EVOO

For the first time, we have produced an unfiltered extra virgin olive oil that also brings Health Claim Certification by the European Union. Moreover, this was a reward for our effort to offer tasty and quality products, while highlighting the true wealth of our place.

The unfiltered olive oil is the natural juice from the olive fruit, as extracted from the olive oil mill with all its phenols, antioxidant vitamin E, nutrients, flavor, and aroma preserved. The unfiltered sediment makes its appearance cloudy, yet another sign of its natural consistency

A healthy extra virgin olive oil.

Aegis Gourmet – Unfiltered EVOO is well-kept in a dark glass bottle to be protected from air, sunlight, and moisture. In such a safe environment, polyphenols dwell in great abundance. Polyphenols have great antioxidant activity and are uniquely beneficial to our health as they help with:

Oxidative stress
Cardiovascular diseases
High blood pressure
Cholesterol levels
Some types of cancer.

Furthermore, polyphenols are noted for their antiaging and anti-inflammatory properties. It just takes one or two tablespoons of Aegis Gourmet – Unfiltered EVOO in our daily diet to take advantage of all these benefits.

Taste and Appearance.

Remarkably fruity flavor, intensively spicy, mildly bitter and most importantly, rich in flavor. Contrasting flavors balance on the palate effortlessly and lead to an ultimately delightful and tasty surprise. This is an infallible sign of its exceptional quality and high nutritional value. The history of the olive tree, Greek tradition, and land is revealed through the first sip.

Aegis Gourmet – Unfiltered EVOO is remarkable not only for the taste but the appearance. An early harvested EVOO -10th until 25th of October, collected from unripe green olives, resulting in intense green color. It also appears cloudy and blurry since it is unfiltered.

It is a cold-pressed olive oil with the temperature of production kept below 26o C. Such a method maintains the acidity level low while provides a rich flavor and aroma.

How to taste it?

Enjoy it raw or atop a warm loaf of bread, poured on a fresh salad with leafy, boiled, or sautéed vegetables, over oven-baked fish, or mixed with legumes salad.

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A liquid gold, an affordable luxury, sealed into a limited number of bottles that have a short shelf life -15/5/2021

It’s time to savor Aegis Gourmet – Unfiltered EVOO and taste your way through its place of origin, the beautiful Parga! Buy it online here

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Sautéed Beef Sirloin with Balsamic Dressing

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:58:46 +0000

Sautéed Beef Sirloin with Balsamic Dressing

This week’s recipe is one of the most famous dishes of our restaurant, the Aegis Dine&Drink

METHOD

For the onions:

Cut the onions in thin slices
Place a pan over medium to low heat and add some extra virgin olive oil.
Add the onions, salt and let them caramelize over low heat.
Add some water if necessary to prevent them from burning.
Remove from heat when they are ready and keep them aside.

For the beef:

Cut the beef in small cubes
Place a pan over high heat and add some extra virgin olive oil.
Add the diced beef, season with salt and pepper
Sear the meat until it turns golden – brown.
Turn the heat to medium-low and add water to cover the beef and cover the pot.
Keep adding water gradually until the beef is cooked.
When the beef is ready and has absorbed all the liquids add the caramelized onions and the Balsamic Dressing.
Let it cook for 2-3 minutes until the balsamic dressing comes to boil.
Add some water in case the sauce gets too thick.

For the basmati rice:

In a pot add 300g basmati rice, 600ml water, zest from a lemon, 2 branches of rosemary, 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
Place the pot over high heat, stir frequently until it comes to boil.
Lower the heat to medium to low and let it boil slowly until the rice is ready approximately 15 minutes.

INGREDIENTS

1kg beef sirloin
3 medium onions
250g Balsamic Dressing Aegis Gourmet
300g Basmati rice
Zest from 1 lemon
2 branches of rosemary
800ml Water
Salt
Pepper
Extra virgin olive oil

Per 100g

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Ενέργεια / Energy	405 kcal 2951 kJ
Λιπαρά / Fat εκ των οποίων κορεσμένα / from which saturated	140,1g 17g
Υδατάνθρακες / Carb εκ των οποίων σάκχαρα / from which sugars	99,7g 6,2g
Πρωτεΐνες / Protein	32,4g
Φυτικές Ίνες / Fibers	3,5g
Αλάτι / Salt	0,01g

Spanakorizo – Traditional spinach and rice dish

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:48:25 +0000

Greek spinach and rice recipe.

A traditional dish that every greek mother is making. Served as main course but also as a garnish.

METHOD

Place a pot over medium heat and add 10 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
Coarsely chop the spinach.
Finely chop the dill, the parsley, the white part of the spring onions.
Add all of them to the pot. Season with salt, paprika and pepper, and sauté.
Add the rice and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Add 2 cups of water and mix constantly, at medium heat, for 13-15 minutes
If there is no moisture left in your pot, add more water until the rice is boiled.
Add the lemon zest and remove from the heat.

Serve with the green part of the spring onions, 3 tbs of lemon flavored olive oil

A perfect garnish for grilled salmon, sea bass and cuttlefishes

INGREDIENTS

100 g extra virgin olive oil
3 tbs lemon flavored olive oil
1 kg Spinach
1 bunch dill
1 bunch Parsley
Zest from a lemon
water
5 spring onions
200 g glutinous rice
Salt, pepper, Paprika

NUTRITION FACTS

Ανα 100γρ./ per 100g
Ενέργεια / Energy	181 kcal 757,8 kJ
Λιπαρά / Fat εκ των οποίων / from which κορεσμένα / saturated	12,9 g 1,8 g
Υδατάνθρακες / Carbohydrate εκ των οποίων / from which σάκχαρα/ sugars	15,5 g 1,2 g
Πρωτεΐνες / Protein	2,4 g
Φυτικές ίνες/ Fibers	2,9 g
Αλάτι / Salt	0,01 g

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Red Mullet with Olive Sauce

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:27:30 +0000

METHOD

1. Season the red mullets with salt and pepper and a liberal splashing of extra virgin olive oil. Put them in the
fridge and let them sit for one hour while preparing the olive tapenade sauce.
2. In a mixing bowl add three tablespoons of the olive paste . Chop the garlic clove and
the chilly finely and add them to the mix. Pour in a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil to loosen the sauce.
3. Chop roughly the parsley to add crispness and freshness to the sauce. Add some lemon zest.
Then carefully balance the flavours with some lemon juice to taste. You don’t need to season the
mix as the olive paste is already salty.
TIP! you can use some extra chopped olives to add some coarse texture to the sauce.
4. Preheat the pan to a medium-high heat. Put the fish on and let it cook for 2-3 minutes each side
depending on the size of the fish. Try not to move it around at all. Once cooked, carefully put the
red mullets on the plate. Serve with the olive sauce and a sprinkle of extra virgin olive oil.

INGREDIENTS

600gr of red mullets, scaled and gutted
3 tablespoons olive paste
1 clove of garlic
1 small handful of flat-leaf parsley
1 fresh chilly, deseeded
1 lemon
unrefined sea salt and pepper
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

NUTRITION FACTS

Ανα 100γρ./ per 100g
Ενέργεια / Energy	716 kcal 2995,7 kJ
Λιπαρά / Fat εκ των οποίων / from which κορεσμένα / saturated	51 g 8,25 g
Υδατάνθρακες / Carbohydrate εκ των οποίων / from which σάκχαρα/ sugars	5,4 g 0 g
Πρωτεΐνες / Protein	59,1 g
Αλάτι / Salt	0,01 g

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Cocoa Cake with Orange

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:09:23 +0000

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven on static mode from 180 – 200˚C, depending on the type of oven you have.
2. In a bowl, add all the ingredients together and beat them with the mixer for 3 minutes (exclude flour from mix).
3. Slowly add all the flour while continuing to mix, complete for approximately 5 more minutes.
4. Thoroughly butter and fry the cake pan which you will use for the mix to avoid the cake sticking to its walls.
5. Bake the cake mixture in the preheated oven for 40 – 45 minutes.
* tip: to make sure that it is cooked uniformly, before turning off the oven, puncture the middle of the cake with a toothpick. If it comes out with no traces of raw mixture stuck on it, then it’s ready

INGREDIENTS

3 cups all purpose flour
16 tbsp brown sugar
10 tbsp olive oil orange flavored Aegis Gourmet Paragea
6 tbsp bitter cocoa powder
2 tbsp vinegar
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp soda
2 cups of water
½ tsp vanilla powder
zest of one orange

NUTRITION FACTS

Ανα 100γρ./ per 100g
Ενέργεια / Energy	296 kcal 1126,25 kJ
Λιπαρά / Fat εκ των οποίων / from which κορεσμένα / saturated	12 g 2,6 g
Υδατάνθρακες / Carbohydrate εκ των οποίων / from which σάκχαρα/ sugars	41 g 16 g
Πρωτεΐνες / Protein	4,7 g
Φυτικές ίνες/ Fibers	2,5 g
Αλάτι / Salt	0,01 g

Agrieleo – Aegis Gourmet

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 08:53:42 +0000

Agrieleo is a unique olive oil

We at Paragaea, are restless and dedicated to anything that concerns olive oil. Our recent search was on the wild olive oil. We call it Agrieleo and it’s coming from the wild olive trees. Agrieleo is a natural superfood whose production and use in modern Greece is almost forgotten, most probably due to its small output.

We decided to trace back to the historical sources and look for the ways they produced it and used it in ancient Greece. We found out that they used the wild olive oil not only as food but also as medication. Hippocrates used it to cure many cutaneous diseases and to maintain the good health of the gums and the white of the teeth.

Agrieleo Benefits

The pharmaceutical substances that are contained in Agrieleo have:

anti-inflammatory
antioxidant
cardrioprotective capacities

Recent studies have shown impressive results as far as its actions to:

reduction of bad cholesterol
reduction of blood pressure
prevention of cancer
treat digestion problems
the health of skin and care

For the production of our own wild olive oil, we went up to the hills surrounding Parga and discovered the wild olive trees at an altitude of 300 m. We visited the place for the first time on the 15th of October and after we had checked the maturity of the olives we decided to postpone the harvest so that they are not very bitter. Two weeks was enough time, so we went back on the 2nd of November.

Mules were used for the transportation, as the area is inaccessible by vehicles. The olives were harvested exclusively by hand and transported to the olive oil factory the same day. Our goal was to achieve the highest quality and preserve the fresh flavor and the organoleptic features of the olive fruit. We chose an olive oil factory of the area that operates using the traditional methods and means so that we could get a totally pure and traditional product. We ground the olives in a stone mill and cold pressed them at a traditional press and let the liquids separate naturally and unfiltered, exactly how our ancestors used to do in the old olive oil factory, provided that the containers didn’t let any oxygen in.

After 20 days we set apart the olive oil and had the joy to see our Agrieleo flowing a little later. It was bottled in its unique bottles without preceding filtration, so that it kept all its beneficial components and the valuable polyphenols most of all, that is why we call it, pure olive juice!

The final product received, Agrielo – Aegis Gourmet, had a very small output of 400 bottles and very low acidity, 0.02. It’s got a characteristic rich, fruity flavor, spicy at the same time. The texture is thick and velvety and the aftertaste intense, long and rather botanical. Its green color is complemented by golden highlights and its clarity, rather poor, due to the lack of filtration.

As soon as we tasted it, the fatigue we had felt, was replaced by pure joy and satisfaction for this product. Every drop of it, contains research, careful preparation and hard work!

Buy your bottle of Agrielo in out online store

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Bronze Βραβείο για το Cooking Experience

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:00:57 +0000

Καλησπέρα,
ξεκινώντας το σημερινό blog θα ήθελα να σας μεταφέρω τη χαρά και τη συγκίνηση όλων εμάς στην οικογένεια του Paragaea για αυτό το βραβείο. Επίσης να τονίσω ότι λαμβάνουμε και εκτιμούμε πολύ την αγάπη και τη στήριξη σας αντλώντας από αυτές μεγάλη δύναμη για τη συνέχεια.

Λίγα λόγια για το Cooking Experience

Το Cooking Experience ως ιδέα ξεκίνησε το 2015 από την ανάγκη μας να αναδείξουμε τη τοπική και ελληνική γαστρονομία και κουλτούρα. Έτσι ύστερα από αρκετές ώρες εργασίας και προσπαθειών όλης της ομάδας πραγματοποιήσαμε για πρώτη φορά τον Σεπτέμβριο του ίδιου έτους το πρώτο Cooking Experience.
Σήμερα έχουν περάσει σχεδόν τρία χρόνια από τότε και περισσότεροι από 300 άνθρωποι έχουν μαγειρέψει στο πλάι μας και έχουν ενταχθεί στην μεγάλη οικογένεια του Paragaea γυρνώντας πίσω στην χώρα τους έχοντας ζήσει μια μοναδική ελληνική εμπειρία.

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” Βραβεύτηκαν οι εταιρείες που «απογειώνουν» τον ελληνικό τουρισμό
Σε μια εποχή που η ποιοτική ανάπτυξη του τουρισμού αποτελεί εθνικό στόχο της Ελλάδας, οι εταιρείες που βραβεύτηκαν στα φετινά Tourism Awards λειτουργούν ως πολύτιμα παραδείγματα καινοτόμων υπηρεσιών, εμπλουτισμού του τουριστικού προϊόντος και επιμήκυνσης της τουριστικής σεζόν.
Περισσότερα από 700 στελέχη και προσωπικότητες του κλάδου τίμησαν με την παρουσία τους την τελετή απονομής των Tourism Awards η οποία πραγματοποιήθηκε την Τρίτη 20 Μαρτίου στο Κέντρο Πολιτισμού Ελληνικός Κόσμος. Την τελετή χαιρέτισαν ο Χαράλαμπος Καρίμαλης, Πρόεδρος του ΕΟΤ, η Ευρυδίκη Κουρνέτα, Γενική Γραμματέας του Υπουργείου Τουρισμού και ο Κώστας Αγοραστός, Περιφερειάρχης Θεσσαλίας.
…Στο διαγωνιστικό μέρος, όλες οι υποψηφιότητες αξιολογήθηκαν από 30μελή ανεξάρτητη κριτική επιτροπή με πρόεδρο τη Μάγια Τσόκλη. Ανάμεσά τους, πανεπιστημιακοί, subject-matter experts και επιφανείς προσωπικότητες με άποψη και εμπειρία στον τομέα της φιλοξενίας όπως οι: Γιάννης Μπουτάρης, Dr. Dimitrios Diamantis, Μαρία Μάρακα, Διονύσης Σοτοβίκης, Λευτέρης Λαζάρου, Δρ. Μαριάννα Σιγάλα και Κωνσταντίνος Λαζαράκης.”

Αυτό το βραβείο αποτελεί μεγάλη επιβράβευση για εμάς καθώς μας δείχνει ότι βαδίζουμε σε μια σωστή κατεύθυνση αναζητώντας εναλλακτικούς τρόπους ανάδειξης της ελληνικής κουλτούρας και γαστρονομίας. Ευχαριστούμε την κριτική επιτροπή και τους ανθρώπους του Tourism Awards για το βραβείο!

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Paragaea

Velvet Tomato Soup

METHOD

INGREDIENTS

Places and Experiences that you can’t miss during your visit to Parga!

The Venetian Castle of Parga

Agia Eleni Church

Valtos Beach

Swim to the Saint Mary’s Island

Paragaea - old olive oil factory

How we produce the orange flavored olive oil | Paragaea

Our flavored olive oils.

The Flavors

Unfiltered EVOO. Everything you need to know

Aegis Gourmet – Unfiltered EVOO

A healthy extra virgin olive oil.

Taste and Appearance.

How to taste it?

Grab Your Bottle!

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Sautéed Beef Sirloin with Balsamic Dressing

Sautéed Beef Sirloin with Balsamic Dressing

METHOD

INGREDIENTS

Featured Products

NUTRITION FACTS

Per 100g

Spanakorizo – Traditional spinach and rice dish

Greek spinach and rice recipe.

METHOD

INGREDIENTS

NUTRITION FACTS

Red Mullet with Olive Sauce

METHOD

INGREDIENTS

NUTRITION FACTS

Cocoa Cake with Orange

METHOD

INGREDIENTS

NUTRITION FACTS

Featured Product

Agrieleo – Aegis Gourmet

Agrieleo is a unique olive oil

Agrieleo Benefits

Buy your bottle of Agrielo in out online store

Bronze Βραβείο για το Cooking Experience

Λίγα λόγια για το Cooking Experience

Τα βραβεία και ο θεσμός του Tourism Awards