Greek Pickled Gherkins 700gr Glass Jar

Nestos, Greek Beet Root Salad,  Net Weight 700gr,  Glass Jar:

In ancient Greek mythology, Aphrodite eats lots of beets, wanting to maintain her grace, eroticism, and beauty. Their miraculous root is considered to be an excellent aphrodisiac since ancient times. Their presence in the Mediterranean, dating from the 2nd BC millennium. Modern science has proved its multidimensional contribution to our health.

Beetroot is a vegetable that grows in the soil, it absorbs all the nutrients of the rich Greek land and should not be missing from our weekly menu, as it combines a high nutritional value and low energy content.

Beets are rich in carbohydrates, nitrate, magnesium, iron, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, vitamin C, vitamin B1, B2, B6, B5, fiber, and phytonutrients such as beta-carotene. The red color of the beetroot bulb is due to pigments called betalain and exhibit strong antioxidant activity. Also, their juice is being considered very beneficial for those suffering from rheumatism and arthritis. It is considered to help detoxify the liver, absorb calcium and many of their beneficial actions are based on this.

A particular advantage of Beetroot is its' wonderful color, ideal to create easy impressive dishes, such as risotto with beetroot or a scarlet velvet soup, served with a spoonful of yogurt or fresh cheese in the center. With a little quantity of its' juice, we may colour a white dip or a yogurt sauce or mayonnaise. Cut in tiny cubes, along with other baked roots (potato, carrot) it becomes a perfect side dish with fish. A classic combination is that with garlic sauce and fried fish, the most successful trio of Greek cuisine. 

Keep it in a cool and dry place. Keep refrigerated after opening.

Nestos, Greek Capers Traditional Flavour Net Weight 700gr (Pack of 2 glass jars of 350gr each):

Capers are one of those ingredients you see a lot but may not fully understand. They're commonplace across many cuisines, mostly to Greek Mediterranean dishes and they lend a salty, pungent, and vinegary punch to recipes.

The taste is slightly astringent and pungent, and they can lend piquancy to many sauces and condiments; they can also be used as a garnish for meat and vegetable dishes.

Capers are pickles made from the unopened flower buds of the caper shrub (Capparis spin the (closely related to the cabbage family), a wild and cultivated bush that is grown mainly in Greece and other Mediterranean countries. Harvesting capers is an arduous process because they can only be picked by hand. They're too small and delicate to be plucked by machine, so they're harvested individually.

If you want to add some salty flavor to your dishes, try using capers. They're perfect for topping for fish, chicken, or meat, and you can also use capers in a sauce, salad, or on pizza. You can try a caper tapenade or pesto to serve on a crostini, or serve caper berries mixed with other brined and pickled vegetables for an antipasti platter.

Keep it in a cool and dry place. Keep refrigerated after opening.