The Greek Breakfast of Kalymnos, the 41st of the Program, had a big surprise in store for Hotel Chamber of Greece. Why the presentation event of its local model Kalymnos, had an unprecedented attendance, as it gathered the whole society of the remote island and of course all the authorities of the city.
The event was organized by XEE to Kalymnos Hoteliers Association while co-organizers were the Association of Rented Room Owners (Xenias), the AlterNet Network of Kalymnos, The Agricultural Bodies of the Island and South Aegean Region,
The presentation took place on October 29, 2017 at Conference Hall of Saint Sava, of the monastery that overlooks the capital of Kalymnos and offers a unique view of the city and the sea.
During the event, his proposed rich delicacies were presented Greek Breakfast of Kalymnos, offer of Producers, Professionals and Social Bodies of the island.
All the products of Kalymnos that were presented at the event were a delight to the eyes and taste. Genuine thyme honey and homemade jams, Kalymnos cheese and seven-leavened breads, galaktoboureko and kopehagias, salted by the local women's cooperative, agricultural products, mainly citrus fruits of the valley Deep but also the sun-dried Light from the varieties Fokiano and Moschato of the same area ,. All products that bore the stamp of local producers, delicacies prepared under the supervision of Kalymnos distinguished chefs, but also traditional recipes prepared with love and passion by women of the island, who keep the delicious traditions of their grandparents.
In the speech of Mr. Nikolaos Tsagaris, President of the Kalymnos Hoteliers Association noted, among other things:
"We are very satisfied with the success of the event for the Greek Breakfast of Kalymnos. The attendance of professionals in the tourism industry (hoteliers, restaurants, owners of shops that offer breakfast) was impressive, as was the presence of local producers.
This cultural-gastronomic wealth of Kalymnos, we are now called to use the hoteliers of the area, offering it to the visitors of the island, making them take with them leaving as much Kalymnos as possible ".
In his turn, the Deputy Regional Head of Primary Sector & Gastronomy Mr. Philemon Zannetidis said:
"The South Aegean Region, under its title Culinary Region of Europe for 2019, supports all actions related to the Aegean diet and the promotion of local products of our islands. At the same time, an effort is being made to connect the primary sector with tourism, culminating in the availability of local products for the needs of tourism ".
Then the speech was given by the member of the Board. of the Hotel Chamber of Greece C.George Pittas, head of the program "Greek breakfast" of the pioneering initiative of X.E.E. which connects and utilizes the cultural-gastronomic wealth of the country with the Greek hotel and described the goal of the initiative which is the Greek hotels to offer the pure and unique products of the Greek land, as well as the traditional local dishes of each region to the visitors of the region their.
The president of Kalymnos spoke with a speech about beautiful images, moving memories and a vision of society. Lyceum of Greek Women of Kalymnos Popi Mavrou, Gastronomy presenting at the same time the singing welcome of the event and then the event "Delivery of gifts of the Bride to Pethera".
The guests then toured the decorated tables and were informed by the producers about the products by both Kalymnos chefs Dimitris Koullias and Michalis Martha for the delicacies that had been listed and that they tasted with great satisfaction.
The room was full. They honored the presentation with their presence, o His Eminence the Metropolitan of Kalymnos Leros & Astypalea Mr. Paisios, The Dodecanese MP Mr. M. Konsolas, the Mayor of Kalymnos Mr. I. Galouzis, who addressed relevant greetings, the Commander of T.E. Kalymnos Mr. A. Exarchou, the Commander of the Police Department Mr. Karathanos, the Justice of the Peace of Kalymnos Mr. Koutselopoulos, the Regional Councilor Mr. M. Boukis, the Dim. Councilor Chairman of the Tourism Committee Mr. Sakis Tiliakos and many Municipal Councilors of the coalition and opposition, from Kos Mrs. Konstantina Svynou, President of the Kos Hoteliers Association and Mary Triantaphyllopoulou, President of the Association of Winemakers of the Aegean Islands and the Aegean.
The Greek Breakfast of Kalymnos
DRINKS
Goat Milk, Water flavored with essential oils, Citrus, Alisfakia, Sapsiho, Mountain Tea, Anama Kalymnos
BAKERY
Kalymnos Yeast Bread
Heptazymo + its Nuts
Barley buns
The Spouts of the Sponges
The Bread of the Church
Bread with Schinocarp
Aniseed nuts
OIL & OLIVE
Kalymniko Oil, Katsistes, Thrompes
VEGETABLES - SALADS
Mirmizeli (one complete set and one by one its ingredients)
Capers
Criticism
HONEY & PASTELS
Thyme
melicatessen
Donuts - Yristes - Stingos, served with honey and Citrus Sauce
SPOON SWEETS & JAMES
FIG
Bergamot
Mandarin
Citron
SEASON FRUITS
Citrus fruits - Grapes
DRIED FRUITS & NUTS
Fig with Almond
CHEESE & DAIRY
Kalymniko Cheese
Dry & Green Myzithra of Kalymnos
Kopanisti
Cheese from Voutzani
Sheep or Goat Yogurt with Honey - Sweet Spoon or Jam or Nuts
EGGS
Eggs Juice
Egg Eye with Crab
SAUSAGES / SALT Breakfast
Crab omelette and salted seafood of the Cooperative Kalymnos Sea Food
PITES - Puff pastry
Pouches
Flora paste
SWEET
Kopehai - Galaktoboureko - Nest - Turkish Delight, Cypriot, Almond Triangle of Kalymnos, Troumoula, Palm Trees & Contractors (Almond Chocolate - Anasis)
SPECIAL DISHES
Kolyva & Kolyvozoumo
Kalymniko Cheese Cake / Cream with Citrus Sauce
Rice pudding
Almond paste
Baked Chickpeas & Chickpea Meatballs
Pies
Leaves & Mulberry (dolmades and meat with rice for cases where breakfast turns into brunch!)
CONCLUSIONS
Greek breakfast was a great opportunity for her society of the island -on the occasion of local gastronomy, or the "Table of love" as the Metropolitan of Kalymnos very aptly commented - to see herself united and united and through the eyes of strangers to perceive her uniqueness and uniqueness. And of course to take advantage its material and spiritual dowry in a way that will respect its heritage and create a sustainable development.
Kalymnos, however, sweetened our souls and stole his heart Greek Gastronomy Guide. A place that has the innocence of the 1960s, while preparing with his most advanced weapons alternative tourism to walk towards the future. For this reason we start posting a series of 20 articles about the island.
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