Halkidiki is a classic Greek green olive. It is characterized by juicy crispy flesh and refreshing sourness. Olives of the Halkidiki variety are easy to distinguish by their sharp tail and natural green color, which is characteristic of olives harvested in September-October. Olives got their name from the area in which they are grown, namely in the Greek region, which is considered a region of Central Macedonia, Halkidiki. Magnificent table olives are of high quality and quite large in size. This product is considered a delicacy along with such foods as dried tomatoes, blue cheese, almonds and others and is used as a snack, not as a main dish. Halkidiki olives are served as an excellent snack, including cocktails, an excellent ingredient for salads and a wonderful addition to other dishes. The taste of this variety of olives is full, spicy, and also moderately bitter aftertaste with notes of fruit flavors and without any hint of oiliness. The benefits of olives are great due to the content of a large amount of vitamin E, iron, antioxidants and monounsaturated fatty acids. Due to this, natural olives reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, reduce cholesterol and blood pressure, improve the condition of hair and nails. Olives also contain polyphenol, which helps control blood sugar levels. An artichoke is an unopened flower bud of a plant consisting of large fleshy scales. It belongs to the Aster family, mankind has known this culture for about 5000 years, the ancient Romans and Greeks wrote about it, then pickled artichokes were the lot of kings and the rich. In ancient Rome, this flower was the food of aristocrats, it was canned with honey, vinegar and cumin. In ancient Egypt, artichokes were also known, they were adored by the nobility. In the Mediterranean, artichokes are stuffed with breadcrumbs, herbs, tomatoes, chili peppers and olives. Greek mythology tells about the origin of the artichoke! According to legend, Zeus once fell in love with the beautiful Cynara. She was a mere mortal, but God called her to his Olympus. However, the girl soon missed her family and dared to visit them. Zeus got angry for this, threw him to the ground, and Cinara turned into the very plant that we know as "artichoke". Just one bud supplies 7 g of fiber to the body. This is 23-28% of the daily consumption rate. With a high value, the plant is low–calorie: it has only 60 kcal per 100 g. But there is relatively much protein in the culture - 4 g per 100 grams. For plant foods, this level is above average. Artichoke is a real storehouse of chlorogenic acid. It is an antioxidant that helps to relieve inflammation, reduce the risks of diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular pathologies. Vitamins such as A, E, B1, B2, B6, B9, and C. Are concentrated in the plant. They are also supplemented with minerals: fluorine, copper, zinc, iodine, and iron. Such a complex explains the useful properties of artichoke.