Naturally Greek

Artisan food products from the heart of the Mediterranean

528 Wrighwood Chicago IL. 60614 USA

(773) 549-6211

Our goal at Naturally Greek is to bring to market the best products from Greece. Pure and high quality products that exemplify artisan production and are authentic and earth-driven. We have canvassed the Greek countryside in search of farmers and growers who embody this spirit and have a passion and deep connection with their land. We are committed to making Naturally Greek a brand synonymous with outstanding quality and with food products that capture and honor the essence of the Mediterranean lifestyle and diet.

Naturally Greek Honey

In Greek mythology, Melissa (from the Greek word "μέλισσα", honey bee) was a mountain nymph who hid the infant Zeus from his father Cronus, who was intent on devouring him. It was Melissa who first found a honeycomb, tasted it, then mixed it with water as a beverage. She taught her companions to make the drink and eat the food, and thus the bee was named after her, and she was made its guardian. Melissa fed Zeus with honey, giving him a permanent taste for it even once he came to rule on Mount Olympus.

Naturally Greek Honey

Naturally Greek Honey

Honey became the food of the gods. Such was its value, gods exchanged it as a gift and humans presented it to them to avoid punishment. Honey was regarded as a therapeutic and a medicinal food and was thought to benefit both healthy and sick people. Centuries later, pure honey is still one of the finest foods that nature can offer us.

Honey is produced by bees which collect nectar and natural juices from plants. It is enriched with other elements before it is stored in the honeycombs. Honey is made by bees in one of the world’s most efficient facilities, the beehive.  The 60,000 or so bees in a beehive may collectively travel as much as 55,000 miles and visit more than two million flowers to gather enough nectar to make just a pound of honey! The unique design of the honeycomb, coupled with constant fanning by the bees’ wings, causes evaporation to take place, creating the thick, sweet liquid we know as honey.

Naturally Greek Honey is a premium product endowed with unique elements such as vitamins, proteins and enzymes mirroring the unparalleled terroir of the island of Crete and its abundantly rich flora. Harvested with extreme care and packaged without any further treatment, Naturally Greek Honey retains all its natural characteristics, antibacterial, and nutritional benefits. Production and packaging are certified by TUV Hellas for compliance with the food safety practices ISO 22000/9001 and strict product controls are in place to ensure constant product naturalness.

 
RECIPIE I: Pizza with Naturally Greek Honey and Grapes

RECIPIE II: Grilled Salmon with Naturally Greek Honey Pepper Sauce
 

Tips

  • Preserved at any temperature (at 14°C honey crystalizes because honey contains 14% water)
  • Shelve life eternal
  • Rich in metals, anti-inflammatory, gives energy to muscles, cleanses and regulates the digestive system.
  • If you put a small amount in a trauma or in a skin cut, the honey will work in a healing way.

Use

  • Use Naturally Greek honey in recipes which require honey
  •  Add one tablespoon of honey and walnuts in a bowl of yogurt, and you will have a very nutritious breakfast or snack
  • Add a tablespoon of honey in a glass of milk and you will have a good night sleep
  • Add a teaspoon of honey and the juice of half a lemon in a cup of lukewarm water, and drink it every morning before breakfast. This will give you a “body shower” from the inside.
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