Kalaitzakis FamilyCretan Olive Blog
The Cretan Edible Olive – Tradition, Flavor & Authenticity
The Cretan edible olive is not just food, but history, memory, and flavor. From the traditions of farming families to the land of Selino, it remains authentic and true through the passage of time.
Garlic Olives from Crete: A Bold Cretan Twist
Learn how to create an authentic Cretan meze platter at home, featuring handpicked olives, local cheese, fresh herbs, and more.
Cretan Meze Platter: 7 Easy Steps to Try at Home
Learn how to create an authentic Cretan meze platter at home, featuring handpicked olives, local cheese, fresh herbs, and more.
Cretan Salted Olives: Authentic Taste from Chania
Discover how the Kalaitzakis Family in Kandanos, Chania, keeps the tradition of Cretan salted olives alive through generations of care and craftsmanship.






