The inspiration. kourabies, rosedes, kouloulaki, biskota, tou koutaliou

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2 The inspiration It all began with a vision of introducing the art of traditional Greek pastry-making to the world at large. Starting from age-old recipes, and with the help of renowned Greek chefs, we set off on a sweet journey through time. We were determined to come up with recipes of our own that would be the tastiest and most nutritious of them all. So, too, in past times and today every Greek housewife creates sweets in her own special way and serves them with pride. kourabies, rosedes, kouloulaki, biskota, tou koutaliou Little Greek treats. And so our name was born: Petits Grecs Petits. Grecs. Finest Greek Treats. Welcome to their own sweet world.

3 Kourabies The word kourabies has its roots in the words Kuru, which means dry, and biye, which means biscuit. It is most likely that the word originated from Turkey and made its way into the Greek language during the period of Ottoman rule. Kourabies is a Greek treat that has always sweetened and adorned every festive table, taking up a special place at the Christmas table. As a symbol of Greek hospitality it is also customary to welcome guests into your home by offering them a kourabies. Its presence on every happy occasion makes it synonymous with joy. It is a classic treat served in every Greek home, and an important part of Greek home baking.

4 Kavala Ιn the past, women would often take part in a silent, unspoken competition in an effort to present the tastiest recipe. This explains the countless number of different versions that can be found today. Many regions in Greece claim the origin of the authentic recipe. Every place and every homemaker boasts their own recipe, which they proudly pass on from generation to generation. Petits Grecs follows a family recipe which is based on the most famous and widespread recipe, that of Kavala. That city s fascinating and unique gastronomy is enriched with elements from the cuisine of Greeks from Pontus (the Black Sea), Cappadocia and other parts of Asia Minor. Built at the foot of Mount Symvolo in northeastern Greece, Kavala is a city with a long and multicultural history; a bustling harbour that unites the East with the West, Asia with Europe.

5 This recipe is considered to be the tastiest and our aim was to make it even more nutritious by altering some ingredients combined with pure, fresh butter that provides a sweet aroma and a rich, full flavour. Staying true to tradition, we have added our very own touch; apart from the classic vanilla kourabies, we have come up with three more flavours: Greek coffee, cinnamon and anise. Kourabies can be enjoyed as an after-dinner sweet or as an accompaniment to coffee and tea.

6 Rosedes Almond paste sweets are another classic Greek treat. Variations in the recipe can be found all over the country. The islands, however, are famous for making the tastiest Amygdalotá [Greek for almond paste treats]. On some Greek islands, the local people call their Amygdalotá by the name Rosedes. Made by women in their homes throughout the Aegean Archipelago, they are the confectionary treats par excellence to serve to guests gathered at weddings and baptisms.

7 Our recipe comes from Kythera in southern Greece, island of heavenly Aphrodite and her consort, Eros. Kythera is a blessed place, with unexplored aspects and richly varied landscapes; a place you are eager to experience. The island s culinary tradition is reason enough to love the island. It is a magical coexistence of the modern Greek kitchen with the old ways, which often borrow elements from the historic Venetian presence on this island. The Rosedes made famous by Kythera ignited our imagination. We proudly present a version based on the original recipe that features cinnamon, together with an innovative creation of our own, using cocoa. Kythira

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9 Koulouraki The koulouraki is an archetype of Greek light, flavorful and nutritious treat. In Greece we name Koulouraki all the baked treats that we would call a cookie. They are created in many different shapes and sizes and the variety of the ingredients used is boundless. The braided version, though, is considered a classic. We have selected three examples which we believe best represent this wide and important category of sweet treats, all from receipes which originate from the Peloponnese.

10 Peloponnese The beautiful Peloponnese peninsula has a mountainous interior and deeply indented coasts. Rich in mythological stories and homeland of the ancient Olympic Games, Peloponnese is definitely a land of mystery and interest. It is blessed with climatic conditions that favor agricultural production and its culinary history has been formed by the various occupants that inhabited the area: franks, ottomans and venetians. Oranges, grapes and olives are the most common fruits of the area, while cinnamon is Peloponnesian cuisine s favourite spice. Locals often sweeten their savoury dishes by adding some cinnamon and raisins, giving them a hot, spicy flavour. In the Sparta region of the Peloponnese, village women consider the orange to be a key ingredient in their recipe, surely because of the beautiful fragrance arising from the orange groves in blossom throughout the area. Last but not least, mahleb is widely used in their Eastern home bakery. The foremost classic is the Greek handmade braided cookie treat with orange. Our recipe is based on the treasured local one. And this traditional, sweet-smelling orange cookie inspired us to offer another two versions; one with cinnamon and another one with mahleb.

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12 Biscota Biskota is the Greek word for biscuits. The southern, big island of Crete has a long tradition in recipes with ingredients rich in nutritional value. Based on this philosophy we created a snack series high in nutrients of unique character. The traditional Cretan nutrition is considered worldwide a model for healthy diet, with research proving that its inhabitants live longer compared to other developed countries.

13 Crete The local cuisine is based on the consumption of cereals, vegetables and herbs, dairy, fruits, legumes, nuts, wine, honey, olive oil and limited quantity of meat. The history of the Cretan cuisine is lost in the mists of time. Even when the island encountered successive conquerors, such as Arabs, Venetians and Turks, the agricultural production of the island helped Cretans to survive them all. Our recipe with black raisin, almonds and dark chocolate, which we offer in a stick shape, is one of the biskota versions we have selected to include in our series. Inspired by the fragrant, delicious character of this distinctive fruit, we feature it as an ingredient in a classic recipe. Enjoy it as a nutritious in-between-meal snack. Our tahini biscuit is our second biskota recipe. Although the origin of the word tahini - also known as super food- is arabic, it is an important ingredient of Greek pastry making. It was a great challenge for us to come up with an inspired recipe using this beloved and unique nutrient.

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15 Tou koutaliou Tou koutaliou stands for spoon sweets in Greece. The traditional local sweet preserve is among the most beloved treats. And the picturesque, mythical mountain of Pelion could easily claim the title of tou koutaliou best sweets.

16 Pelion Pelion is a mountainous peninsula surrounded by sea, in the centre of Greece. It is a place of exquisite natural beauty. According to the Greek mythology, Mount Pelion was the homeland of Chiron the Centaur, tutor of many ancient Greek heroes, such as Jason, Achilles, Theseus and Heracles. It was in Mount Pelion, that the dispute of who is The Fairest among the Greek goddesses, that arose the events leading to the Trojan War. The traditional home made spoon sweets and jams of Pelion are famous and the recipes are passed on from generation to generation. They consist of a wide variety of fresh fruits or vegetables taken directly from the rich land of Pelion. The first recipe we present is from sour cherries, but many more are yet to come. You can enjoy them as an accompaniment to yoghurt, cheese, ice cream, tarts or as spread. In Greece we offer them straight served in a small, delicate, glass plate with a teaspoon.

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18 Inspired friends In our effort to create our own recipes, we were blessed with the help of inspired Greek chefs and pastry chefs. Their philosophy of using top quality raw materials, cleverly combined with simplicity and respect for the original flavours, gives a fresh breath of air to our vision. We are grateful to all of them. Thank you Andreas, Marinos and Alexandros. kourabies Andreas Lagos rosedes Marinos Kosmas koulouraki & biskota Alexandros Alexiou,

19 Competitive advantages 100% Natural Traditional Homemade Delicious Nutritious Different Nutty Exclusive

20 The packaging The package has been specially designed to keep its contents fresh. All Petits Grecs treats are produced in Greece at an ISO22000-certified site complying with all EU food production regulations. The materials we used for our packaging follow the BRC/IOP system, which means suitable for direct contact with food in accordance with the following provisions of the European Union: 1935/2004/EC 2023/206/EC and 94/62/EC.

21 We are continuously working on delightful Greek home sweet recipes. More fine Greek treats will be launched shortly in our portfolio.

22 Andrianoupoleos , Thessaloniki, Greece T F: info@petitsgrecs.com All Petits Grecs treats are produced in Greece.