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Name Day – Elena (Helen) Celebration! Take 15% Off
In Greek and other Orthodoxy, many days of the year are set aside to honour specific saints. In Greece, if your name is associated with a saint, then that Saint’s day becomes your “Name Day.” For example, if your name is Vasiliki (or related names that mean Vasiliki such as Vivian, Vasilina, Vaso, Vicky, Viki),…
Read MoreGreek Mountain Tea May Help With Menopause Symptoms
Greek Mountain Tea for menopause disturbances? We knew that this herbal tea has many known health benefits including as an anti-inflammatory for general health. But now we learn of a scientific study done on Greek mountain tea and it’s possible benefits to women going through or have already gone through menopause. Researchers in Serbia (including…
Read MoreCould Mountain Tea Help Men Trying To Quit Smoking?
While doing some research, we came across an interesting paper published last month (December 2018) in the journal, Food and Chemical Toxicology. The paper, entitled Dietary effects of Sideritis scardica “mountain tea” on human in vivo activities of xenobiotic metabolizing enzymes in healthy subjects was the result of a study done at the University of…
Read MorePastitsada With Chicken
If you’re looking for Greek with spicy, you might want to look no further than Pastitsada with chicken! This dish is actually a very regional dish, popular as the main meal on Sunday in Corfu. There are quite a number of ways to make this – and traditionally, a big old rooster might be used.…
Read MoreSide Effects Of Greek Mountain Tea
It’s a scientific fact that Greek Mountain Tea can be more effective for some health conditions than pharmaceutical drugs! Of course, Pharmaceutics often come with side effects that can range from uncomfortable to totally unacceptable. Greek Mountain Tea has been used to remedy symptoms of colds and flu viruses, gastrointestinal issues, curing some ulcers, and…
Read MoreHappy New Year 2019!
Kali Chronia! Happy New Year from us at KirIan. It’s been an amazing first year for us, and we’re so thankful to our customers and friends who have believed in us and once they have tasted our products, know that we intend to deliver to you only the finest and highest quality herbs and spices.…
Read MoreGreek Mountain Tea – Anti-inflammatory, Gastroprotective, and Anti-Cancer Effects
In 2012, Serbian researchers had a paper published in the journal Planta Med that showed some very interesting observations about the healthy benefits and effects of Sideritis, also known as Greek Mountain Tea. At the beginning of their paper, they wrote about the fact that Greek Mountain Tea has been used in traditional medicine of…
Read MoreGreek Mountain Tea May Prevent Alzheimer’s And Improve Memory & Cognition
Many people are interested in the health benefits of drinking herbal teas or tisanes – traditional medicine frequently prescribes herbs for curing, controlling or preventing a wide variety of ailments. In Greece and in Balkan nations, Mountain Tea (in Greece, τσαι τoυ βoυνoυ – tsai tou vounou and also referred to as Sideritis) has been…
Read MoreChicken With Saffron & Yogurt Sauce
We are no chefs and we are no food photographers but we definitely know how to cook and trust me, this chicken is easy to make and YUMMY!! Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 chicken around 2 kgrs 1 tbs Kirian Greek Oregano 2 lemons 1 tsp Kirian Greek thyme 1/8 of a bunch sage, finely chopped…
Read MoreWhole Grain Fettuccine With Clams and Saffron (Krokos Kozanis)
An easy, fast, delicious dish with a krokos touch that makes it extra special. Clams are a very healthy food, providing a variety of minerals including zinc, selenium, calcium, and potassium. In addition, they are an excellent source of Vitamin B12. According to the Maine Clammers Association, clams can provide a boost to sexual function.…
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