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25.01.2022 AUSTRALIAS BEST OLIVES!! We spent two years trawling the Greek countryside searching for the best olives in the land. Our philosophy - strictly ALL NATURAL olives which have been NATURALLY AGED without chemical treatments and dyes. Such olives are hard to find and need some extra care, but theyre totally worth it! Just like a fine cheese or wine, our olives, including our kalamata, black diamonds and mammoth greens, are ALIVE and continue to mature over time. This results i...n a healthier olive with a superior flavour and texture And for Australias best olives we needed the sleekest of containers... INTRODUCING our ultra-stylish 12kg FOOD PHILOSOPHER kalamata olive drums! Youll soon see these trendy tins gracing the display shelves of Australias finest delicatessens. So, wherever you see these tins, youll be sure to enjoy Australias finest Kalamata olives. ! Enjoy! See more

25.01.2022 /HAPPY ORTHODOX EASTER! Today is Good Friday for the worlds 300 million Orthodox Christians and one of the best-known Orthodox Easter traditions is the dying of red eggs to symbolise Christs suffering and resurrection. Lesser known is the practice of using all natural ingredients, such as red onion peels, to create the perfect egg dye. This practice is not only 100% all-natural but leaves the eggs with an unbeatable rustic look that reminds oneself of the beaut...y and earthen simplicity of yesteryear. Better still, any imperfections and blemishes only serve to add to the rustic honesty that each egg exudes. Look at ours! Allow us to be just a little bit boastful and say we think they look pretty gorgeous. The dainty patterns of the leaves really complete the all-natural feel of these little gems... We hope your red eggs turned out this year folks as we know it can either make or break ones Easter (no pun intended!) And if you didnt have success colouring your rouge googies with the commercial dyes then why not give this wonderful, all-natural method a try next time? Youll find lots of handy tips online. As for The Food Philosopher EVOO product placement? Well, the best red eggs simply must be polished with the best EVOO on the market! Happy Orthodox Easter to you all. xoxo See more

25.01.2022 HELLO EUROPEAN FOODS MARKETPLACE!!! Were delighted to announce that from this week onwards you can find literally A GREAT WALL of our premium Food Philosopher products at The European Foods Marketplace in Osborne Park. The Marketplace is a vibrant, open-plan space packed-full of the finest imported, gourmet lines and even boasts cooking spaces, a cafe and Australias largest cheese room! You can sign up as a member and receive special offers on our and the many other great brands stocked at this foodie paradise. Weve got many more exciting announcements to come so #staytuned over the coming weeks Australia!

24.01.2022 Were super excited to be partnering with Chef Phil at @europeanfoods_au for some exciting culinary creations with our new range of flavoured balsamic vinegars! In this clip Chef Phill takes on a squid & chorizo native spice salad and finishes it off with our to-die-for pomegranate balsamic dressing. Weve got some exciting news coming up Australia... Stay tuned for some very special announcements over the next fortnight!

24.01.2022 ITS OFFICIAL! Were delighted to announce that Kailis Bros Leederville have become Australias first ever stockists for our stunning new range of gourmet balsamic vinegars. Dont they look wonderful!? Our graceful maidens Semele, Persephone, Phigalia, Hebe and the Daughter of King Midas look forward to gracing you with their sweet charms in store. The Food Philosopher would like to extend our sincerest of all thanks to Kailis Bros Leederville for their continued support of o...ur brand and our vision right from inception. Humble thanks the entire Kailis team! And so, good foodie folk, keep an eye out for these wonderful products popping up all over Perth over the coming weeks and we hope to be hopping over to the East Coast very soon. HOT TIP: For a golden touch, try our Midas Mango drizzled over some freshly grilled Kailis tiger prawns. YUM! Kali Orexi! See more

23.01.2022 MOTHERS DAY DILEMMA? Cant think of what to buy Mum for Mothers Day? Well, allow us to propose an idea! How about a gourmet cheese platter with a dozen fresh Kailis Bros Leederville oysters accompanied by our stunning new STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC!? Our strawberry balsmamic has a wonderful, sweet and sour flavour profile and is simply bursting with the taste of fresh, Greek strawberries! Weve been working hard with Brika Head Chef George Tsimpidis to come up with some fantastic ...recipe ideas for all of our products. And so.here are Georges suggestions on how to use our strawberry balsamic on fresh oysters and a cheese platter. Be sure to spoil mum everyone! xo Fresh Oysters: Ingredients dozen Oysters 100gr chopped shallots 150gr chopped tomato (deseeded) 50gr Peloponnese EVOO 3gr sea salt 3gr lemon pepper 50ml strawberry balsamic vinegar Method Combine chopped shallots, chopped deseeded tomatoes, Peloponnese EVOO, sea salt and lemon pepper in a large mixing bowl. Serve oysters on a plate, topped with a spoonful of this mixture. Finally, drizzle with strawberry balsamic vinegar. Cheese Platter: Directions Take three or more cheese portions of your choice such as brie, camembert, chevre. Serve on a platter or wooden board alongside dried fruits and breadsticks. Drizzle cheeses liberally with strawberry balsamic vinegar. Pair with a delicate rose` or sweet white wine.

22.01.2022 GIANT BLONDE DONKEY OLIVES! Our 100% All-natural Giant Blonde Donkey Olives from Kiveri are truly something special. Meaty, juicy and with an all-natural, village flavour, these olives will take you back to the little seaside village in the Peloponnese where theyre harvested. These beauties have been served in some of the best restaurants across Australia, from Coolangatta to Cottesloe. Have a look at this wonderful photo of our olives marinated to perfection at the fabu...lous Xenia Grill on the Gold Coast! Also, a special shout-out to Anthony and the team at The Swanny Collective in Swanbourne who are serving up our olives to absolute perfection on their famous pasta nights! # Youll be pleased to hear that our donkey olives are also available for private purchase with delivery to all major capital cities across Australia. DM us for details .

22.01.2022 SO, SELF-ISOLATING HAS SOME BENEFITS! One of the many benefits of the tough situation we all face is spending more time in our kitchens getting creative and doing the things we all love. You might have tried our wonderful, 100% all-natural donkey olives from Kiveri and enjoyed their clean, fresh, home-style flavour. Well, you should try marinating them! Because the olive flesh hasnt been cooked by the addition of caustic soda and other stabilising agents that are found in ...literally ALL supermarket green olives, these ones are just perfect for marinating and take on added flavours exceptionally well. Take a look at our latest home creation! The marinade that we used has a more eastern influence and we even incorporated the use of dried Afghan limes! Taste is such a personal thing so weve steered away from prescribing specific quantities of each ingredient and focused just on conveying the general flavour profile. INGREDIENTS Donkey olives A generous amount of our Small Batch EVOO from Kyriakos farm. Red or white wine vinegar Chopped fresh coriander Chopped garlic Sliced Lemon rind Diced white onion Cracked pepper Ground cumin Ground coriander seeds Chilli Flakes Cracked pepper The brew from dried Afghan limes (optional) METHOD Crush the olives and remove the pit. Add all the ingredients until you reach the desired flavour profile (Taste! Taste! Taste!). Regarding the Afghan limes, brew these in boiling water in a small saucepan or pot until you achieve a dark, tea-like colour. Remove the lime and continue to simmer and reduce so as to avoid adding to much liquid to the olives. Note: I was introduced to Afghan limes by my Afghan neighbour. Theyve got a wonderful aroma and an exotic, sour flavour that takes dishes to far flung places! Let the olives sit in the marinade overnight in the fridge, turning occasionally. P.S1 :Youll be able to find these wonderful olives loose at Kakulas Bros. in Northbridge, or, if youre after wholesale quantities just drop us a line... P.S.2. Im really embarrassed to admit this (particularly given The Food Philosopher tag), but for almost 38 years Ive been saying olive pip, instead of olive pit. I never even got the connection to pitted olives! Is any one else out there game enough to admit the same or am I just really unique/special? The importance of a good ejukayshen I suppose... Kali orexi and stay safe Australia xo, Yianni, The Food Philosopher

22.01.2022 PRETTY AT PIMLOTT! Pimlott & Strand in Dianella has to be one of Perths best suburban cafes and delicatessens. Not only have they got a great cafe menu but you can also choose from their extensive range of grocery and deli items. And sitting pretty on their cute shelving is our FULL RANGE of @foodphilosopher gourmet products! From our organic mountain herbs, to our small batch EVOO or our heavenly flavoured balsamics and organic sauces, theyve got all your kitchen creations covered!

20.01.2022 YUMMY YEMISTA! Stuffing vegetables is a centuries-old Greek tradition and is a celebration of seasonality and freshness. And one of our absolute favourite Greek dishes has to be YEMISTA which are select vegetables stuffed with flavoured rice, and often minced meat. They represent everything good about the Mediterranean diet in a single dish and are (quite miraculously!) both light and refreshing as well as being perfectly filling. So... these are the yemista that we cooked to...day, complete with hollowed out potatoes! And the secret to the BEST yemista? Well, you simply must use the BEST Greek EVOO right through the cooking process. This is a dish that literally drinks up EVOO and a generous pour of our liquid gold as you plate this dish up will make all the difference... Top it with some crumbled feta, Eat it hot or cold... Have a sip of white or red, And let the tastes unfold... xoxoxo

20.01.2022 PAN FRIED FISH WITH SPECIAL BAKED POTATOES! With the winter weather finally here its time to crank up the oven and get roasting some hearty potatoes. But not just any old potatoes; were talking super-delicious Ruby Lous smothered in onions caramelised with our DELICIOUS The Food Philosopher Honey Balsamic and sprinkled with our organic mixed herbs from Mount Parnonas! The fish is a fresher-than-fresh whole snapper from where else but Kailis Bros Leederville. See our very si...mple recipe below! HOT TIP: Our honey and fig balsamics are just PERFECT for sauting and caramelising veges in a pan or baking dish. INGREDIENTS: 7-8 large potatoes cut into quarters large white onion, finely diced 30ml The Food Philosopher Honey Balsamic The Food Philosopher Organic Mixed Herbs The Food Philosopher Small Batch EVOO 1 cup chicken stock Mild Paprika 2 teaspoons Salt and Pepper Freshly squeezed lemon METHOD: Pre-heat the oven to 180C. Coat the potatoes in Honey Balsamic, EVOO, onions, herbs, paprika, salt and pepper. Pour in 1 cup of chicken stock and place in the oven. Cook until golden brown. Once out of the oven you may like to drizzle some extra honey balsamic and/or fresh lemon juice over the potatoes. HOT TIP: Place a few of the potatoes in the pan when pan frying the fish for a taste like no other!

19.01.2022 GREEK FOOD ODYSSEY - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Last year it was our absolute pleasure to spend an afternoon cooking and conversing about Greek cuisine at the Castellorizian House in Mount Hawthorn. We had a bumper turnout and the event was thoroughly enjoyed by all. And so, WE’RE BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND IN 2020 and looking forward to yet another Food Philosopher Gourmet Odyssey this coming Saturday 10th October at 1:30 pm!! There are just a handful of tickets left so be sure to contact The Castellorizian Ladies Association if you’re interested in attending. Some of the delights that our attendees will be sampling on the day are our NEW range of 5 flavoured balsamics and our ‘Black Diamond’ cabinet-dried prune olives that have just arrived from Kiveri! Kali orexi ....

17.01.2022 BEAUTIFUL AT BOUCLA! Check out these BEAUTIFUL The Food Philosopher Christmas gifts at Boucla Cafe in Subiaco! Our small batch Grecian delights are sure to make the perfect gift for friends and loved ones so head into this little Subiaco icon to get all your Chrissy gifts sorted!

17.01.2022 HARVEST TIME IN KORONI! All of Greece's olive farmers are entering their busiest time of the year as they head into the hectic harvesting period. We've had an interesting lead up at the farm in Koroni in 2020 with much of western Greece having braced for the impacts of 'Medicane' Super Storm Ianos, which lashed Greece in late September. Thankfully, our farm in Koroni was largely unaffected and the quality of fruit this year is absolutely exceptional. A BIG THANK YOU (!!!) to ...Kyriako and his Father Dionysios for all their hard work as yet another successful olive harvest is in full swing. And the good news for our customers is that with each new harvest we bring the FRESHEST of the fresh premium Greek EVOO direct to your kitchen tables! If you haven't tried our 100% Koroneiki variety EVOO yet then be sure to grab yourself a bottle and taste and feel the difference a quality EVOO makes! FUN FACT! Did you know there are more than 300 years of uninterrupted olive oil making history at our groves in Koroni!? Kali Orexi and to your health Australia! See more

17.01.2022 GRAND OPENING STIRLING CELLARS!! It was a huge day at @bottlemartstirlingcellars for the grand opening of this great new liquor store! There were specials, giveaways, a free sausage sizzle, wine tastings and of course... The Food Philosopher was there with the full range of small batch, farm-direct delights available for all to try! This family owned, premium liquor store is owned and operated by the legendary Arthur Naoum and his wonderful family who represent all that is good about small business in Australia. Be sure to support them in their new endeavours, and while you're at it, treat yourself to one of our gourmet delights available in-store just by the counter!

17.01.2022 MANGO BALSAMIC ON FRESHLY GRILLED KAILIS PRAWNS! We had such fun at our in-store tasting at @kailisbros Leederville on Saturday. Perhaps the most fun was pairing each of our delightful @The Food Philosopher balsamics with all of the scrumptious seafood delicacies in store... Tell us what you think about these pairings? OUR HOT TIP! A generous drizzle of our Midas Mango on some freshly grilled Kailis prawns! YUM! !

16.01.2022 OH SO POPULAR POMEGRANATE! Great to see this team of fine chefs at work at The European Foods Wholesalers Australia Marketplace! Here the team are creating some fantastic new menu ideas with in-house Chef Phil as part of the launch of the new Indigenous Spices Range. These chefs only choose the finest of products to work with and we couldnt be prouder to have our wildly popular pomegranate balsamic included in the mix! #cheflife #europeanFoods #pomegranatebalsamic

16.01.2022 ONWARDS AND OUTWARDS! Thanks to our new partnership with European Foods Wholesalers Australia we're super pleased to see our products rolling out to more gourmet destinations across the great city of Perth! Every week we're adding to the list of specialist stockists who are filling their shelves with our small batch Greek delights. And the good news is that our SOUTHERN SUBURBS customers are now spoilt for choice with great coverage across the South Metro area.... and with mo...re stores to come... Check out some of the exciting new additions below: Basil's Fine Foods in Mindarie Wholefood Circus Tony Ale's The Good Grocer South Perth IGA The Foodies Basket Preston Street IGA SUPA IGA Northbridge Marmion St Fresh & Gourmet Gilbert's Fresh Market 100 Cups by Fiori Kali orexi / bon apetite Perth!

16.01.2022 HUGE NEWS EVERYONE!! Were so proud and excited to announce that The Food Philosopher has joined forces with Perths premiere food importer and distributor, European Foods Wholesalers Australia! This is a dream come true and the culmination of years of hard work from our teams here in Perth, Athens and our producers in the gorgeous Greek countryside. This means youll be finding our fantastic Food Philosopher products across more stores and restaurants across WA and at the same great prices! We also hope its not too long before we expand our footprint into the eastern states so all Australians can enjoy our fantastic product range! Our east coast customers can continue to purchase our products via our website www.foodphilosopher.com.au. So... its hip hip hooray, now Euro Foods, take it away!!

13.01.2022 OUR SUPER SWISH NEW OLIVE DRUMS! We firmly believe that our 100% ALL-NATURAL Kalamata olives are the BEST on the market! Theyre 100% chemical-free and naturally aged over a long period for superior flavour and texture. And premium products deserve premium packaging Check out our ultra-stylish, super-sleek new olive drums! This premium new look will be gracing the storerooms of Australias finest restaurants, cafes and delis in just 8 weeks time. Believe it or not, designing and producing these drums was no mean feat - and wed like to extend a HUGE THANKS to our design and production teams in Perth, Athens, Messolonghi and Kavala for pulling off this work of art! P.S. the last photo was taken just above our beautiful olive groves as one looks down towards the famous salt farms of Messolonghi.

12.01.2022 MEET OUR WONDERFUL DESIGN TEAM! The Food Philosopher is all about bringing the best of Greeces ancient culinary culture to everyday Aussie consumers. And part of that brief is capturing the very essence of what makes Greek food so unique by creating product labels that are both engaging, authentic and meaningful to our customers. To deliver on this vision is our wonderful The Food Philosopher Design Team, comprising of our acclaimed graphic designer, George Vavakis (right)..., and renowned local graphic illustrator Michael Nicholas (left). George is the creative genius that inspired the creation of our unique logo and graphic designs all of our fantastic The Food Philosopher labels. Mike, from Run Mouse Run, is the oh-so-talented local graphic illustrator who artfully brought our 5 Grecian maidens to life as part of our exciting new series of gourmet balsamic vinegars. Both boys are proud Aussies but are equally proud of their Hellenic roots and draw upon this heritage as inspiration to create product labels that connect with the souls of our customers and not just whet their appetites. So, the next time you purchase one of our wonderful products, be sure to give a thought to the wonderful, creative hands and minds that have brought our little vision to reality. So, a BIG THANKS to George and Mike! Xilia euxaristo! See more

12.01.2022 NEW PRODUCT ALERT! With our next shipment leaving Greek shores were over the moon to announce the launch of our next exciting product! Introducing our super cute and even more delicious Greek Lamb Herb Mix! This punchy flavour combo is sourced from the slopes of Mount Parnonas and has been expertly crafted together with experienced Executive Chef of Brika restaurant, George Tsimpidis. Perfect for all kinds of lamb, including roasts, souvlaki skewers, BBQd chops and more, youll be seeing our cute little Greek lamb popping up across Australias finest delis, continental stores and butchers in just a couple months time!

11.01.2022 NEW TO NICOLAOU FRESH! Its our great pleasure to announce that weve teamed up with Nicolaou Fresh, one of Perths most exciting fresh fruit and veg delivery services, to deliver our food philosopher freshness direct to your kitchen tables! As of now youll be able to find our delicious, certified organic pasta sauces and dips on their exciting online catalogue, which is packed-full of the finest, locally-grown fresh fruit and vegetables. So, be sure to give Nicolaou Fresh a whirl! They may very well revolutionise the way you do your weekly shop! #supoortlocal #smallbusiness

11.01.2022 MASTIC SODA LANDS AT KAKULAS BROTHERS! We get lots of enquiries about our deliciously refreshing and great-for-your-tummy mastic soda water. The good news is youll now be able to purchase this little gem from Kakulas Brothers in Northbridge where youll find it in the stores cute little Greek stand! This zero calorie wonder drink not only tastes super refreshing but is the perfect digestive tonic, bringing you all the wonderful anti-bacterial health benefits of Mastiha Chios. Enjoy!

11.01.2022 EFs MARVELLOUS MARKETPLACE! Be sure to make your way to the impressive European Foods Wholesalers Australia Marketplace in Osborne Park where youll find a veritable WALL of our fantastic, gourmet range of flavoured balsamics and small-batch EVOO! With some fantastic members-only discounts on offer theres never been a better time to stock up on our full range. For exciting recipe ideas head to foodphilosopher.com.au

10.01.2022 OUR MISSION... OUR PHILOSOPHY... As the name 'The Food Philosopher' might suggest there's a certain philosophy behind all that we do... Not only do we support healthy eating and the famed Mediterranean diet with our all-natural ingredients, but equally as important we're passionate about supporting genuine, small batch, farm-fork producers! Every one of our hard-working farmers and small-scale producers have their own unique agricultural and small business story to tell, one ...that is always intertwined with heritage, passion and family. From organic herbs hand picked at 1400m ASL, to our EVOO from the 300 year old trees of Koroni, to our stunning craft balsamics that exclusively use ancient Corinthian grapes, when you choose a Food Philosopher product this Christmas you know that you're choosing something with real meaning and purpose. They say variety is the spice of life, and one thing is for sure; without small, family businesses our world (and our pantry cupboards!) would be a much poorer place indeed.... See more

10.01.2022 HAPPY (SEAFOOD!) EASTER FOOD PHILOSOPHERS!! It certainly will be a strange Easter for most of us this year, one that will never again have us taking for granted certain liberties and simple pleasures that we hadnt given a second thought to in the past. Although youll be celebrating differently, we really hope you can find some joy and hope over this special Easter period. For Orthodox Christians today is actually Palm Sunday, with the resurrection being a week after the wes...tern Easter in 2020. As for Aussie Easter eating fish on Palm Sunday is a big tradition for Orthodox Christians and so we thought to head down to Kailis Bros Leederville for the freshest fish in town. At Kailis youll also find a complete wall of our delicious Food Philosopher products. Todays purchase? A 3kg, super-fresh whole barramundi and our delicious mango balsamic!! HOT TIP: Try our mango balsamic drizzled over crispy-skinned, pan-fried fish for a taste that is just sublime! HAPPY EASTER TO YOU ALL xoxo See more

09.01.2022 SITTING PRETTY AT THE BOATSHED! We had a ball yesterday at @The Boatshed Market in Cottesloe for our first in-store product tasting of our wonderful new line up of craft balsamic vinegars. The Food Philosopher would like to extend our warm thanks to the Boatshed Groceries Team for creating this wonderful in-store product display featuring the beauty and drama of our 5 Grecian maidens. Each character has been thoughtfully created to represent one of our exciting fruity flavours being strawberry, honey, fig, pomegranate and mango. HOT TIP: drizzle some of our mango balsamic on some freshly barbequed Aussie prawns! For creative recipe ideas head to www.foodphilosopher.com.au #fingerphotobomb!

08.01.2022 GORGEOUS KORONI! Greece is full of amazing places that seamlessly integrate so many layers and dimensions into each simple offering. Gorgeous Koroni, where we harvest our famous small-batch EVOO from Kyriakos groves, is no exception! With the perfect setting on the first leg of the Peloponnese, Koroni packs stunning nature, a charming built form, rich history, gastronomy, lifestyle and deep agricultural traditions into the perfect little Greek package. The essence of these c...harms are found in each drop of our EVOO, made from 100% premium Koroneiki olives, sole-sourced from one little family farm. Have a look at this stunning aerial view of the town of Koroni! In the background and just over the hill are our wonderful olive groves, filled with ancient olive trees, some planted since before Ottoman rule in Greece. Our new harvest has just arrived so be sure to pick up your bottle to experience a taste and quality like no other EVOO on the market See more

08.01.2022 A BIG THANK YOU (!!) to Brodie for this wonderfully candid plug of our ultra premium, small-batch EVOO. We know just how special our farm-direct, extra virgin olive oil from the ancient trees of Koroni is, but its always so nice when a member of the community shares our enthusiasm! Our oil is from just one farm and one variety of olive (premium Koroneiki) and therefore has an ultra-low acidity. This means it not only tastes fantastic but its super healthy for you too. Speaking of health, be sure to check out Brodies colourful Instagram account packed-full of tips and inspiration for holistic health benefits for our daily lives.

07.01.2022 BLACK DIAMONDS INCOMING! Were very excited to announce, that after a long wait, our next shipment of ultra-premium BLACK DIAMOND Prune Olives is currently departing Greece! The Food Philosopher LOVES everything olive and we spent many months trawling through the countryside searching for Greeces (and, by extension, the worlds) BEST olives! And we certainly found them These slightly dehydrated olives are meaty, juicy, deeply flavourful and sublimely tangy and once you st...art you really cant stop eating them. They grace the tables of the finest restaurants of Glyfada and Kyfissia and have been served to visiting dignitaries from around the world. These olives are also a celebration of Greeces fantastic SMALL-BATCH country growers who produce some of the most wonderful produce on the planet. Harvest delays and COVID meant we had to wait longer than anticipated for our Black Diamonds but theyll be with us in around 5-6 weeks. For orders across Australia, please contact Yianni direct via social media or on 0424 604 553. See more

07.01.2022 IN THESE TRYING TIMES. Ive been thinking for a while about something to post in these trying times. Like many people with a young family and a small business the events of the past few weeks can seem quite overwhelming and the impact on our lives (and certainly our businesses!) will be profound Everyone seems to have their own 2 cents to contribute, adding to the commotion, angst and swirl. At the risk of doing exactly the same allow me to contribute just two very humble ...points of my own. Number 1: If youre in a position to do so, be sure to keep supporting the small businesses that contribute so much to the social fabric of our cities and towns. Many small businesses, and the families they support, are really going to hurt during 2020 and, if we can, we must support them! Number 2: Its so important that we stay well-informed during this trying period. Be sure to access the right information so you can take the appropriate action to protect yourselves and love ones and lets be sure to all act responsibly However, (and heres my humblest of advice), once you have all the information you need for any given day and know what you need to do to keep your families and our community safe, then, if you have any spare time why not switch off the TV and social media for a bit and just let your mind breathe... Try a new recipe, read your favourite book, say a prayer, gaze at the moon at night for an hour and just wonder By keeping our spirits intact our kids will see us as a pillar of strength and composure in these worrying times. And so, in an effort to look after your mental health, I thought Id share with you some of Niko and Is favourite photos from our many trips to farms, orchards and villages, right across beautiful Greece over the past few years running our beloved The Food Philosopher. I hope they can add just a little peace and tranquillity to your day and buoy your spirits. Take care everyone. Much love to every single one of you and remember that every cloud always has a silver lining! #! xoxo Yianni.

06.01.2022 READY, SET, SALAD!!! With summer well and truly coming it's SALAD TIME AUSTRALIA!! And there's no better accompaniment to your summer salad than our delicious range of flavoured Food Philosopher balsamics... We spent over 14 months crafting Australia's FINEST range of gourmet dressings with pomegranate, mango, fig, honey and strawberry all part of this ALL-STAR line up. There's literally a flavour for every occasion so be sure to have one of each in your pantry this summer. HOT TIP! Mix the strawberry or pomegranate with some Dijon mustard, our famous EVOO and a smidgen of minced garlic then drizzle over a garden salad with goats cheese, sundried tomatoes and a few capers...O-HHHH, My goodness!!! XX!!

06.01.2022 OUR BLACK DIAMONDS ARE HERE! Today we welcome into port the next batch of our ultra-premium BLACK DIAMOND Prune Olives! These naturally dehydrated olives are meaty, juicy, deeply-flavourful and sublimely tangy and once you start you really cant stop eating them! Thank you to all the businesses and individuals who expressed interest in purchasing these wonderful and rare olives and well be in contact with each of you shortly. Unfortunately, due to limited supply, we are unable to take further orders until our next shipment arrives in 2 months time. Well keep you posted Australia!

05.01.2022 BLUE-MING MARVELLOUS! Thanks for all your PMs and feedback on our post yesterday about our wonderfully rustic and all-natural red Easter eggs using red onion peels. Given the great response we thought wed update you on our latest earth-friendly creation - BLUE EGGS (!!) using none other than boiled red cabbage leaves! Again, the rustic finish looks so wholesome and authentic and winds the clock back to when we all lived simpler, slower lives (#covidlessons). We also think the blue and the floral finish of the eggs match perfectly with the elegance of our small-batch EVOO bottles which feature a digital recreation of a photo of one of the ancient trees that grow on Kyriakos groves in Koroni. HAPPY EASTER EVERYBODY/ ! #

04.01.2022 A QUICK OLIVE UPDATE! Thank you for the many PMs and calls regarding our wonderfully rare Black Diamond olives! In response to your queries, please note the following important info about the worlds best olive... >BOX SIZE: The olives come in 10kg boxes, which comprise of 2 x 5kg vac sealed bags. As such, the minimum order is 1 x 5kg bag. >CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Once the bag is open it should be kept refrigerated (if it helps, based on my familys consumption rate 5kg shoul...d last you a few days max!). >PRICE: Price will be set upon customs clearance of the olives in late June, however, as always, we do our absolute best to keep prices low for all of our premium lines. >LOGISTICS: With regards to delivery, for private sales, the olives can be picked up free of charge from North Perth or can be couriered to a residential address at an approximate fee of $11 for Perth metro customers and $15 for our interstate customers. Perth business customers will, as always, receive free delivery, with subsidised delivery for eastern states businesses. >THE BACK STORY! Lastly, we have received lots of interest regarding the provenance of these very special olives. This is a rare heirloom variety of olives (think ancient Greece!) that grows predominantly on the eastern side of the Peloponnese. Our treasures are from the gorgeous seaside town of KIVERI (see photo), just to the north of Astros. Our grower Mihali is one of Greeces most talented small batch olive producers and follows a strict philosophy of all-natural production. Volumes of these olives are very limited and, at the beginning, Mihali was reluctant sell us any (!!) because they sell like hot cakes every year! Our Greek Food Philosopher, Nikos, depicted in the photo below, is the titan who convinced Mihali to start selling us some limited quantities in 2018. Thanks for your enthusiasm for our unique products Australia! Your support for what we do not only supports a small business here in Oz, but also, our many genuine, small-batch growers in Greece who deserve so much praise and recognition for the many wonders they work. Much love, Yianni

04.01.2022 MOTHERS DAY BREKKIE IN (a really big) BED! Were so proud to be partnering again with Eurochef foods as they launch their EPIC 2020 Mothers Day Breakfast Hampers. Check out this awesome spread guys! We think this has to be the BEST Mothers Day breakfast EVER! Our cute little jams are dwarfed by the size of this monster spread... As The Food Philosopher we dont give out our opinions lightly, but were happy to say that without any form of exaggeration Eurochef foods produc...e the BEST small goods in Perth. Traditional recipes, the highest quality ingredients, mammas love, pink salt (!!) and, well, you get the picture... Be sure to support small business during these challenging times everyone and give one of these amazing Eurochef foods brekkie hampers a whirl! Much love to you all ... And, of course, to all the Mammas out there! xoxoxo Yianni and the team See more

04.01.2022 GRECIAN COOKING ODYSSEY AT KASSIE HOUSE! It was our absolute pleasure to again be hosted by the Kastellorizian Ladies Association for this year's Greek Cooking Odyssey at Kazzie House! We loved presenting all of our small batch Grecian delights and informing the audience about the unique producer story behind each and every one of them! There were lots of yummy samples for the audience to try and we even had a chance to make our favourite Orange, Beetroot and Toasted Walnuts Salad with Margaret River goat's cheese! This salad features our best-in-Oz EVOO and our heavenly pomegranate balsamic. Head online to foodphilosopher.com.au for the recipe! Thanks again to the Kazzie Ladies!

03.01.2022 WELCOME TO EUROPEAN FOODS SWAN VALLEY!! With spring on the way The Swan Valley will be the go-to destination for many of us wanting some sun, gourmet foods and sip of our favourite drop. So, on your next trip up be sure to add The European Foods HQ at Oakover Grounds in Middle Swan to your list! This food and wine mecca is a must do with wine tastings, cheese pairings, unbeatable freshly-roasted coffee and the best gourmet groceries on offer. Speaking of which, just look at how beautiful this entrance display is of our @foodphilosopher gourmet EVOO and balsamics! And, they taste even better than they look....

03.01.2022 NEW PRODUCT ALERT! At The Food Philosopher we're always busy developing new and exciting products for your pantry cupboards and kitchen tables! We know how much you LOVE our olives, which, unlike the commercial ones are 100% all-natural and have been traditionally aged over a long period of time for a far superior flavour and texture. And so, after many long months of product development we're super excited to announce our new range of all-natural olives in jars and some deli...cious kalamata and green olive spreads to boot! Our spreads are perfect for your gourmet sandwiches, antipasto platters or even as a stir through paste in you pasta drizzled with our premium, small batch EVOO. They're setting sail from Piraeus Port this week so these delicacies should be arriving into Aussie shores in early January 2021. And here's a sneak peak at just one of the new gorgeous olive products on their way... Stay tuned Australia! See more

02.01.2022 Very shortly youll be able to find our ultra premium black diamond prune olives in the deli sections of just a select few of Australias finest delicatessens! These rare olives are like none other and for our Perth customers were proud to announce partnerships with the famous deli sections of Boatshed Market, Fresh Provisions and The Herdsman Market, where our premium olives will shortly be on display. Our Melbourne customers wont have to wait much longer either with some exciting announcements coming very soon!

02.01.2022 A COMPLETE FAMILY! Were proud as punch to announce to the world the arrival of our newest member of The Food Philosopher family Introducing, and here by popular demand, our uber-cute, oh-so-practical 500ml EVOO bottle! Perfect for both your pantry and picnics our pocket-rocket will guarantee that Australias freshest extra virgin olive oil stays fresh right until the very last drop. FUN FACT! This premium olive oil was hand-harvested just 10 short weeks ago in Kyriakos family groves in idyllic Koroni! ! Kali orexi!

01.01.2022 FRESH FISH PHILOSOPHY! There's certainly an art to grilling the perfect fresh fish. Temperature, timing, seasonings and so much more.... And while each chef and home cook might have their own unique ways and methods, one thing is for sure; to grill the PERFECT fresh fish you simply must be using our small batch EVOO and organic mountain HERBS! These products are flavour-packed and bursting with all-natural goodness. And if you're looking for Australia's best line-caught whole fish, be sure to head to Kailis Brothers in Leederville! Kali Orexi!