Laconia – Berlin Oil Connection

News about the 5LT canisters of the harvest 2024 – 25

February 9, 2025February 9, 2025 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

Dear friends and followers I want to inform you that the pallet is already ready and has basically started its journey to Berlin - Neukolln. I believe it will arrive by the end of next week or at the beginning of the week after. Those of you who have already prepaid for a quantity will receive a message from me as soon as possible. Since my storage space is not very large, I would prefer to distribute the canisters as soon as possible. For those who have not yet placed an order for the 5-liter canisters, there are still a few left. You might still be able to get a small quantity. Please drop me a line here In any case, if you have any questions, you can send me an email or stop by the Saturday market in Schillerkiez. I’d be happy to see you either way—maybe even over a coffee!...

An old mill in Geraki, Laconia.

February 9, 2025February 9, 2025 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

This is a photo that brings back memories of another era. In fact, it brings it back to life. It depicts a windmill in Geraki, Laconia (a few klm from our farm), where the locals used to take their wheat on horses and donkeys to have it milled into flour. This mill is one of those that exist around the village as well as in the wider area. Some people older than me still remember that time. Behind the windmill, you can see the snow-covered Mount Parnon. You will soon be able to find more short stories from Laconia on my blog: https://berlinoilconnection.de/en/blog/category/blog/. special thanks to @christinemorenin (instagram) for this picture...

Traditional pies from Mani region (pites travichtes)

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

Laconia is a perfect destination for exploration on various levels. Beyond the natural beauty, the beaches, and the beautiful landscapes, food is also a great reason to visit. Laconia produces almost everything, from honey, olive oil, oranges, lemons, luxury wine to all kinds of vegetables. The meat also comes from the region. The oxen in Mani graze freely, as do sheep and other animals throughout the entire region. The fish is always fresh from the Laconian Gulf. I decided to start presenting to you the reasons you should visit Laconia. The first category is a food guide. In the photos below, you can get a taste of the traditional pies “Pita travichti” from Mani region. In appearance, it closely resembles the famous Hungarian Lángos. It is a delicacy made from dough fried in oil and is often served with the well-known kalamaki or souvlaki (pieces of meat in skewer) or with local graviera cheese. The photos you see here were taken today...

New year wishes and news from Berlin Oil Connection

January 1, 2025January 1, 2025 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

Dear friends of Berlin Oil Connection, Through this post, I would like to wish you a beautiful transition into the new year. I hope that 2025 brings us peace, serenity, and creativity. I wish good health for you and your loved ones. Although times are challenging, I hope that we all maintain a spirit of optimism and make this year as beautiful as possible. I imagine that I will see many of you in person at the Saturday market in a few days, where my stand will be there, every Saturday of January. As usual, I am writing to you when I have important news to share. Today is one of those days. This past year has been quite good for me in every way. The quality of the olive oil was excellent, as always, which is evident from your enthusiasm. This makes me especially happy because I truly love what I do. However, my farm produces a specific quantity of olive oil each...

The best way to prepare mountain tea

December 15, 2024February 9, 2025 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

Besides the extra virgin olive oil of my farm, several friends visit me at Schillermarkt in Schillerkiez at the district of Neukölln exclusively to get mountain tea (from Mount Parnonas), a sort of tea of exceptional quality and famous worldwide. Especially the tea from mount Parnonas has a very high reputation. People who often visit the mountain from all over Greece, it's the first thing they look to procure. There is even an old saying in Laconia that goes: “gather tea on the mountain of Parnon and oregano on Taygetus”. The older generations knew well that the mountain tea from Parnon is special. The same goes for me, of course. You see, I grew up with mountain tea. There are many times I remember my grandmother when I was a child, when every time I had a cold she would brew mountain tea from Parnon and serve it to me with local fir honey from the mountain and lemon she...

Berlin Oil Connection at Schillermarkt | Every Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

Every Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, Ι participate in the most beautiful market in Neukölln at Schillermarkt in Schillerkiez at the district of Neukölln. You can find extra virgin olive oil from our farm in 500ml and 750ml bottles, as well as a range of other products that I detail below: - Extra virgin olive oil from our farm in Laconia 750ml and 500ml - Organic mountain tea from Mount Parnon. - Handmade olive oil soaps from our friend Zoe from Skala Laconia - Beeswax ointments. - Many different herbs: ORGANIC OREGANO 30 gr JAR ORGANIC THYME 30 gr GLASS JAR ORGANIC SAVORY 30 gr GLASS JAR ORGANIC MIX BARBECUE 30 gr GLASS JAR ORGANIC BAY LEAVES 10 gr GLASS JAR ORGANIC MIX SALAD 30gr GLASS JAR ORGANIC BASIL 30gr GLASS JAR ORGANIC ROSEMARY 30 gr GLASS JAR Many times we also have various other extra products of the month. Ask us for more. Our stand in Market...

Preorder Campaign 2024 – 25 is now open

November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

Dear Friends of Berlin Oil Connection The harvest of the new year has just begun for us in our field in Southern Laconia. Soon the first olive oil will be produced, and we will know its characteristics. Everything seems to have started normally. Although in recent years the weather conditions have changed, for now, it does not seem to be happening in our field. As every year, this year we will bring to Berlin the high-quality extra virgin olive oil from our field for all of you. Our oil is produced separately at the mill, which is why we always know that its quality can be guaranteed for all of you. This year we expect that the 5-liter canisters will arrive in Berlin in early February 2025. We could perhaps bring the 5-liter canisters earlier, but the problem is that the olive oil needs some time in our barrels. The reason is that we do not filter the olive oil so...

How to prepare the best greek salad? It is as simple as that

January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

Several of my friends send me photos of the meals they prepare with our olive oil. It's something I absolutely love and I would like to thank them so much for it. Here we see the traditional, Greek salad. A healthy dish of the Mediterranean diet that should never be missing from our table. How do we prepare a Greek salad for two people? It is very simple: We need two tomatoes (preferably organic), one red onion, half a cucumber (medium size), organic oregano (preferably from the southern Peloponnese), Kalamata olives, a green paprika and optionally feta cheese on top. We chop everything and mix it all together with our extra virgin olive oil and optionally a splash of vinegar. Within a few minutes the Greek salad is on your table....

Call out for the last boxes of 2021 – 22 harvest

December 1, 2023December 3, 2023 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

My flamingo farm friends, Artur and Thanh started a social media campaign to help me sell the rest of the last olive oil from the 2022 harvest. Through this post I would like to thank them warmly. If you want to get this special offer, visit cafe Laidak in Boddinstrasse 42 or send me an email You can also get a box at German Polish bookstore in Neukolln...

Prenzlaurberg: Our olive oil on Seelower strasse weekly market

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 by berlinoilconnectionNo Comments

If you are looking for extra virgin olive oil from one farm in Laconia, but you live in Prenzlauer Berg and Neükolln seems to be a bit far away, don't worry. You can buy our olive oil at the market located on Seelower strasse next to Schönhauser Allee. My friend Kengy is there with his stand which is specialized in good wine as well as other goodies. It is worth it to pay a visit. So you can buy Christmas gifts for your loved ones. The market on Seelower Strasse takes place every Saturday from 10am to 4pm...