Greacy Event(s) at Grebe's Fall 2013

First of all, I want everyone to know that I am aware I misspelled the word Greacy above.  It was deliberate!

So, here is the news!  On Monday, October 21st, I will be presenting recipes of Greek cuisine at Grebe's, in Wausau, WI.  The recipes are Pastitsio (main dish), Beet Tzatziki Sauce and Melomakarona (dessert).  

Then, on Tuesday, October 22nd, we will meet again at the same place for something new!  We will join artist Anne Beckman, who will teach us how to draw olives.  At the same time I will offer different kinds and flavors of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, we are going to dip some excellent breads and have some light appetizers, while we get messy!  Don't miss it.  It will be fun!

You can find more about the events and how to sign up at www.grebesonline.com, under the link "Fall 2013 Chef's Center Class Brochure".

Hope to see you there!

Vasileios

Paeleon EVOO Available in Downtown Madison!

Paeleon Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Alea Kalamata Olives are now available at the Fresh Madison Market grocery store in downtown Madison.  The address is 703 University Ave, Madison, WI, 53715, Tel 608-287-0000.  We are getting closer to you!

The Fresh Madison Market is a family owned grocery store that offers a full line of groceries, ready to eat foods and even picnic baskets-to-go!   For more information, you can check out their website at www.freshmadisonmarket.com or simply stop in for a first hand experience.  

Paeleon Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Oregon and McFarland, WI!

There is two things I would like to share with all of you who know or would like to know Paeleon.  

The first is that Paeleon EVOO (and Alea Kalamata Olives) is now available in Oregon, WI, at Bill's Food Center.  The address is 787 N Main St #1, Oregon, WI, 53575, Tel 608-835-3939.  Bill's Food Center offers a full line of grocery products and we are excited to have our products available through that store!

The second thing is that we were accepted at McFarland Farmer's Market as vendors for the 2013 season and we will start selling our products there on Thursday, August 1st 2013.  The market is located at the Spartan Bowl, 4711 Farwell st, McFarland, WI.  It is behind Kwick Trip, across from Culver's, in McFarland, every Thursday between 2 and 6 pm.  For more information, you can call Vasileios at 920-359-1796.  I look forward to meeting you there! 

Tomato Salad in Madison !

When we decided to move to Madison, about 4 months ago, my first thought was:  “Yeah, I will have tomatoes by July”.  I put my garden in around the end of May, when I returned from Greece, and things have been going along great!  We’ve been enjoying plenty of Lettuce and Arugula, we got our first Zucchinis 2 weeks ago and finally … today … we harvested some Tomatoes!

So, here is the simple recipe for the Greek Tomato Salad:

3-4 large juicy tomatoes

At least 4 Tbsp Paeleon EVOO!

10-15 Kalamata Olives

1-2 tsp ground oregano

Salt to taste

5-8 oz Feta cheese

1 dry onion

Fresh baked bread!

In a large bowl, cut the tomatoes in bite-size chunks.  If you skin the tomatoes the flavors will blend together better, but you will lose some of the lycopene and beta-carotene content.  Cut the onion in half, slice it to long strips and add it to the bowl.  Continue with the olive oil, the feta cheese and the olives.  Mix it well, until the salad gets a “wet” kind of look.  Finish with the salt and the oregano. Mix one more time.   Enjoy within ½ hour!  Oh, I almost forgot!  The more people you have dipping bread in it, the tastier it will get!

Note:  Some people like to add more vegetables, like peppers and cucumbers in their Greek salad.  I have found that the tomatoes and the olive oil give moisture to the salad, so I always try to have a higher proportion of those two ingredients.

Paeleon EVOO ... in Stevens Point !!!

It's been a whole year since Paeleon set up a bench in Stevens Point, WI.  We are excited to say that we will be at The Market on Strongs, during the Riverfront Rendezvous for the Independence Day Celebration.  We will offer our amazing Extra Virgin Olive Oil plus a few ... NEW products.  We hope to see you there!

The Place:  1332 Strongs Avenue, Stevens Point, WI

The Day:  Saturday July 6th

The Time: Between 9am and 2pm

Spring 2013 ... Madison or Greece?

In the beginning of April we moved to Madison and quiet early we were able to see why the word "Madison" brings a smile and a look of longing on everyone's expression!  The weather would be an obvious reason, and I will agree with all those that take note of the cultural diversity, the education, the theaters and the museums.  However, what impressed me was the fact that you can walk on Capitol Square and then take your car, drive for 5-10 minutes and be in the country, surrounded by nature!  

​Having said that  ...!

May is practically here and that means I am going to Greece any day now!  I will not stay as long as I would like, but I will get to do things that I love.  This spring's itinerary involves inspecting the olive groves and the orange and pomegranate orchards, selling Valencia oranges, preparing the irrigation and planting two thousand Kalamata Olive trees.  ​And ... of course ... fresh fish and a glass of wine by the ocean!

​Then ... back to Madison!

Fresh Paeleon EVOO!

Last week we delivered the fresh (2013 crop) Paeleon EVOO to the following stores:  "To Your Health Market" (Merrill), "The Planted Seed" (Wausau), Grebe's (Wausau) and "Red Clover Market" (Weston)​.  Check them out ... and as always, do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.

Vasileios

Paeleon Relocating!!!

Paeleon is changing location!!!  As of April 1st our new address will be 2345 Cty Hwy AB, Mc Farland, WI, 53558.  Our tel number, website and e-mail addresses will be the same and are quoted below:

Tel: 1-920-359-1796

Website: www.paeleon.com

E-mail: vasileios@paeleon.com​

We may be relocating but we are still the same!  We renew our promise to provide our customers with Extra Virgin Olive Oil of superior quality that comes directly from our groves, in the Southern Peloponese, in Greece.  We thank you for your business and look forward to continue serving you.

​At this time I would like to say that I have been ​privileged to have lived in Northern Wisconsin for 4 years.  I have made great friends and gained the trust of valued customers.  Thank You!

​Vasileios

Grebe's Cooking Class and the Fish

The recipe below was presented at the Grebe's Cooking Class on Monday Feb25th 2013. Please feel free to give your comments and share your thoughts!

Fish

Ingredients:

1 lbs Fresh Fish Fillets

1 Fresh Lemon

1 Tbsp Fresh Thyme Leaves

1 Tbsp Paeleon EVOO

1 tsp Sea Salt

1 tsp Freshly Ground Pepper

Waxed Paper, Aluminum Foil

Directions:

In a baking tray lay a large piece of aluminum foil (it must be large enough to cover the fish in the end).  Place a piece of wax paper on top of it.  Place the fish on the wax paper and pour the Paeleon EVOO and the lemon juice on top.  Mix well until the oil-lemon mix has covered the fish well.  Add half the thyme leaves, the salt and the pepper on one side of the fillets.  Turn over and do the same on the other side.  Fold the wax paper over the fish and then fold the aluminum foil on top of it sealing the fish with the fluids inside.  Bake for 20min at 350 F.  Remove from the oven and serve hot. 

Grebe's Cooking Class and the Garlic Sauce

The recipe below was presented at the Grebe's Cooking Class on Monday Feb25th 2013. Please feel free to give your comments and share your thoughts!

Garlic Sauce

Ingredients:

16oz of bread

6 cloves of garlic

1tsp salt

1tsp pepper

2tsp dried oregano

2/3cup Paeleon EVOO

1/4cup vinegar

Directions:

Soak the bread in water and squeeze until most of the water is out.  Put inside the food processor.  Add the rest of the ingredients and run through the food processor for 30 seconds.  Pour inside a bowl and serve with fish.