This is the only Christmas gift from Crete you need

Crete! It’s the end of Europe, it’s the bottom of Greece, it’s the Sicily of the Hellenic multiverse and never a flavor-of-the-month kind of place. Lots of variety, as I noted for CNBC. We just noticed an interesting new flavor emanating from the wilds of Crete, or product rather, and this Christmas it’s the stocking stuffer to beat: Cretan Vitamin D power herb gel capsules from Iama Olvos Science — opa! Packed with origanum dictamnus, the legendary healing dittany that grows only on the island of Crete, as well as coridothymus capitatus and salvia fruticosa. Naturally, this timely herbal remedy also includes olive oil. This unique combination of three Cretan herbs acts synergistically, contributing in a natural way to boost your body’s well-being.

• Also, if you’re looking for a fabulously fishy gift, lay your fins on one of these marble fish slabs from Tinos.

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