How Phyllo Is Handmade By One Of Greece's Last Pastry Masters | Still Standing | Business Insider

[@glitter6595]

The address of the shop in Greece is Emmanouil Vernardou 30 Rethymno, Crete

[@danishbiochem]

Thank you.

[@roompa2271]

Thanks❤️

[@worldcitizeng6507]

when I was traveling from the capital to Chania in 2016, I didn't know about this story, too bad.... next time then

[@crappyanimationsinc4211]

Like this so it can get further up

[@louisthexiii3504]

Very good

[@vonnsswedan2935]

I came for the dough throwing. I left with an aching heart and watery eyes.

[@RachaelJohn]

😂

[@normaniconti4100]

cant take you seriously with that pfp lol

[@vonnsswedan2935]

@@normaniconti4100 I dont blame you lol

[@thanksFes]

Frfr

[@tepacety7602]

1000th like

[@midei]

I loved that family. People like them are so important in the world.

[@novaexx6587]

"Loved"?

[@muffetthespiderqueen4510]

Why did you use past tense?

[@basedguns8218]

@@novaexx6587 he died

[@basedguns8218]

@@novaexx6587 jkjk

[@victorquesnel-leduc1932]

Yes

[@annkariuki1131]

I love how he treats himself and his family to travels and tour too and be a tourist somewhere! Wishing him and his family more successful and happy years!

[@alfredfreedomjones5105]

Yep! Gotta have some vacations!

[@qwerkapdagwdhawj8588]

yeah hoping his son moves out. seems like hes trapped working his ass off lmao

[@aleveraj]

That family should be considered a living treasure for humanity.

[@brianna094]

Absolutely

[@skasere1]

Most families in Greek villages are like that....they try to keep the tradition and pureness of products while the industry fucks up their shops...traditional shop owners in Greece are having really hard times because the value of products is high the cost is high taxes are high and earnings are low...

[@rindanefikirleriolan1flano664]

Exactly 👍

[@rindanefikirleriolan1flano664]

@@skasere1 😥

[@epasternak4206]

So agreed! Our world is rich I just wish more people could see it. Great video ❤️

[@Alex-wq4bp]

When his Voice started Breaking when thanking everyone, I literally shed a tear; he is so Wholesome !

[@quinnstolwerk5050]

Me too

[@Fx12AndyRk]

Thought the same’

[@vicquinn7611]

wholesome old man

[@zerotolerance5581]

Me too.

[@chizzieshark]

Not gonna lie, I started crying. His dedication is inspiring. Just proves that no matter what you do, do it well, and you will be a blessing to others.

[@brewely]

So cool that you helped get their name out in the world.

[@bladerj]

problably not good at all, health inspection will close that really fast.

[@redheartsunglasses]

@@bladerj why?

[@larryjames7189]

@@bladerj why

[@bladerj]

@@redheartsunglasses his tool is so old the paint chiped out and its on the bare rusted metal. also that cloth linen they use i doubt they do the proper require higienization, plus its dried in the sun outside exposed to dust from cars ,air, etc. from our standpoint yeah, its nice and very noble, also somewhat pitifull that the man is required to work at such age, but from a city standpoint? closure if they cant regularize

[@redheartsunglasses]

@@bladerj oh that's sad ._.

[@miriam9677]

Ah

[@fishfashfosh]

So much wholesomeness in this story. A man that doesn’t let his age determine his passion and to have a supportive wife to work with him. A wonderful son that had his career with great potentials stolen away from him and not only follows his father’s footsteps but idolise him for what he is achieving for his age

[@shravan1005]

Ur dead how are you alive

[@Kadexis]

pog??!??!???!

[@Saska_Aes]

Wholesome? 7:25 the first word in full caps, I am proud of the man

[@cereal1308]

@@Saska_Aes I saw something familiar

[@rikogalau8851]

690 likes fuNYY NUmb3R

[@Arthutstut641]

This is not just bakery. This is art, and it needs to keep on existing.

[@yesalot]

i mean we still do it

[@tinathomas3288]

Exactly! Art

[@eyeofsauron7662]

Kinda crazy. Maybe go do something with your life then?

[@anotherwowman]

Not trying to sound dismissive or something but people aren't actually gonna do it for money as machines works way better now, they can either do it for their passion and love to pastry making or not at all.

[@anotherwowman]

@AA K Yes that's what I am saying, they do it for the love of their cultures and traditions but they know well themselves they can't compete with bakery companies producing the same stuff and to be honest, just how long can this go on? Probably not too near but perhaps not too far in the future, who knows?

[@adrenalinerush7986]

The tear of the old man made my heart ache

[@brindade2004]

Same here

[@coldworldandrew385]

Those were tears of joy

[@conceicaopereira5682]

Hi Spirited Away ! Ghibli studios

[@kstockhaus]

Same here!

[@Astrelynx]

I’m gonna cry. I hope that their business goes up again soon, and for an extended period of time, so that they can thrive in the time they have left. So that they can visit more places and live happily. Their work and effort is astounding, they deserve way more recognition. I’m glad they’re happy with their work. I really hope that’s the case.

[@iudexe3103]

I hope when the pandemic is over, tourist will flock to see this place, godspeed oldman

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

I hope that tourists will flock there too :)

[@iwatchkittenvids45]

Greece was on my list, guess I'll have to make a stop 🇬🇷

[@regiodeurse6513]

Its never gonna be over dont you get it.. freedom and constitution has been cancelled. They killedfree trade. Its just gonna be big companies that will be left..

[@ApeX-pj4mq]

@@regiodeurse6513 Freedom to do what exactly? Cough around without a mask in a public space when theres a virus going around that seriously affects the elderly and those with pre existing conditions? Even if they are not elderly if they have a weak immune system they will either die or have permanent lung damage

[@Sanecrist]

@@ApeX-pj4mq You can get permanent lung damage from the masks which cause bacterial pneumonia. When do you think the pandemic will be over? When the government says it is? Spikes in cases is not equal to spikes in deaths. But yes, this man would most likely suffer greatly from a moderate flu and it wouldn't be wise to visit if one is feeling unwell.

[@Arshva]

Techniques like this should be heavily documented so they don't get lost like so many other things then we forgot over the years

[@sakeenahroberts07]

The machines remember them so we can discover and create better, new things

[@redhotgalego]

@@sakeenahroberts07 you loose a lot with industrial technique, what this man makes is history and cultural identity.

[@cr4zyj4ck]

Unfortunately there's only so much you can learn from a book.

[@redhotgalego]

@@cr4zyj4ck Totally, this kind of knowledge was passed on orally and that is the best way. You can read many books but nothing matches learning from a master who can supervise your work and provide you with feedback.

[@bizim_eller]

All phillo(yufka) shops in Turkey use similar technics to make it, and yufka is very popular and used almost in every household always been in high demand.

[@annrrf1464]

He said he does it because 'IT KEEPS HIM ALIVE!' Not everything is about money. Health and vitality is priceless.

[@spartanmapper1894]

What the orthodox religion is all about!! ☦️☦️☦️

[@fluffybunchy]

Sure, heath...

[@SilvaDreams]

An active life style is better then giving into the minor aches of age which will just get worse the more you stay inactive.

[@beenaatlee8020]

Tiring

[@JC-justchillin]

And the satisfaction that comes from creating rather than buying the things you want and need.

[@soapbox187]

This is what it means to be human. Create with your own two hands an artwork that is not only functional but nourishes and stimulates all the senses. Absolutely masterful.

[@joeblaster8770]

Sounds like you would like to read Dune.

[@FlowericiousResident]

I'd rather support a family business like this than any other. This is a labor of love.

[@bobjenkins4606]

Unfortunately he passed away recently

[@bobjenkins4606]

@Repent to Jesus Christ Repent to Jesus Christ corny. Youre corny

[@sdinim8695]

I agree I always love to support family business instead of cooperations.

[@bobjenkins4606]

@Miles Doyle Corinthians 6:9-10: Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.

[@isthischannelstillalive9062]

@@bobjenkins4606 you make Jehovahs word look like commercial gain, over actually using it to help. Hypocrite.

[@sandeepbjm]

06:45 look at the man’s muscle memory, his movement is precise even while talking.

[@jakesanchez6621]

He isn't just talking though. He's retelling an old memory and clearly trying to hold back tears, not even looking at what he's doing, and he STILL gets his movements absolutely precise.

[@Itwasalwaysme_Noone]

@@jakesanchez6621 I want to point out that he's holding back tears and the translation below says "for making me popular" But his voice cracked after that when he said "and last [thanks to] my wife" which is not mentioned in the subtitles.

[@jaswik2023]

He may have done it hundreds of thousands of time possibly even a million times

[@jeancarlagron2404]

no looking perfect Lined of circle

[@funkblack]

It almost like he did that his entire life.

[@TotyVale]

I’ll pay what ever they will charge me for those pastries, they’re a work of art, and a piece of history!

[@donmunro144]

I am thinking the same thing. I don't mind paying for that kind of quality.

[@theresapenfold8740]

"Skills not seen in today's Industrial world.. An" ART" in itself and truly Amazing product.. I LOVE Filo.. God Bless them.. 🙌💞🌹

[@pinkmonkeybird2644]

Absolutely. Food like that is a work of art and should be celebrated and the creators recognized for being the talented artists they are. It’s an important part of Greek history and culture, and I’m glad that people around the world recognize it. I didn’t know that handmade phyllo is rarely available for purchase any longer. But then, my brother’s MIL still makes it by hand every now and then, and it’s such a labor intensive process with a lot of work for a small amount of dough, so I guess it makes sense that it’s not commercially viable to make it that way now.

[@evaniceface]

Prob tastes a whole lot better and aromatic then those puffy pastry industrial dough

[@depyk7989]

I wish you could taste it! A bakery like this one is just some metres away from my house so I have the privilege to use this handmade phyllo in traditional greek recipes

[@PrettyBoyKii]

This family needs to be financially supported. They are literally keeping history and tradition alive. It is very important work.

[@bentaye]

Like a living museum.

[@fynkozari9271]

Everything dies some day.

[@Fuckyolettuce]

For who?

[@johnbipper7056]

God bless them...

[@cringeaholic4082]

@@fynkozari9271 yup, that's why you gotta leave a mark on history the people will remember until they die. 😊

[@finallyanaccount]

I would prefer this over the industrial version any day.

[@finallyanaccount]

@The Artist Your comment made me chuckle lol.

[@laerramarie2620]

@The Artist How do you know?

[@Νίκη83]

I'm afraid that when the pandemic crisis be over the economic crisis will destroy half of small businesses in Greece.

[@cyrish5084]

@The Artist uh there isn’t a walmart in other countries?

[@beasttitanofficial3768]

@The Artist the only country lol

[@adm4760]

This is the type of food that should be sold at a reasonably higher price,, like look at that effort

[@aphrooo9364]

Actually I couldn't agree more! This type of food or when a man/woman puts their everything in what they do so they can support their family or because they love it..,should have an equal pay at least! Though in greece,(and I believe in many other countries) hard work never counts except if the job you are doing is for the government or if you own a very famous local or tourist shop,etc. Even then it may change your life only a little but... Fishermen, Bakers, small shop owners and many more, even if they put their hardest on their work..sadly they never go high and many times end up broke and in many depts... That's the sad reality..

[@Romy---]

"He's one of the FEW bakers who still makes it manually". Now it's mass-produced. That's why they themselves sell it to tourists at a higher price and all profits go back to them.

[@themindhelp9584]

Exactly🙏🙏🙏❤❤

[@kyuldhanriew3294]

And that is why he is a good person

[@leonawroth2516]

Or you can just eat the equally good mass produced version. Not every manual labor needs to exist, if machines can do it equally good.

[@nicoletta.o]

I lived in Rethymno, Crete for 2 years. it was a lovely period in my life, meeting geniune people and seeing such amazing traditions, among them Mr Giorgos and his phyllo making

[@tsnaudex]

the industrial phyllo may be cheaper but to have it fresh, hand-made, simple ingredients from a guy who's been doing it for 60 years... i'd pick that any day if i could!

[@someguy909]

Even if the machine one cost say €1 and the hand made cost €10?

[@ieattacos68]

Yes

[@BennieVredestein]

@@someguy909 If you have any care about anything, yes

[@nightfury3746]

@@someguy909 I mean if they can afford them then it won't be a huge deal for them

[@AditiShukla-tz4lk]

@@someguy909 yes ,I would eat sometimes but always this one 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@elzaxu1818]

Came here as I'm a baker myself that makes everything mostly by hand and I know that it is such hard work. Watching an elderly couple doing this really makes me want to jump in and help them. They're truly a hero for keeping tradition alive and thank you Insider for making this touching video

[@VinellAngel_111]

Also keep up your passion as a baker too. You know never know you might do this tradition. I don't name but my sister those but i know there's passion Keep it up :DD

[@CiaoBello21]

Baking is A LOT harder than cooking. Baking has so many steps, only the most skillful and patient ones can do. Kudos to you bakers!

[@VinellAngel_111]

@@CiaoBello21 yah i even saw my sister does it. I agree

[@ST-rm3bz]

💖

[@dicemaster1346]

I'm not crying, I'm sobbing due to an excess of hope for this family. They are an inspiration and I wish them them the best.

[@jahanarafaizal2023]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6XXgoeCmsuDbKc

[@MALCONICAL]

I am not crying, I am sobbing?

[@susanchase8141]

Dear Lord, please protect this sweet man and his family from this pandemic.

[@UnluckySouvlaki]

Μπράβο τους! Ένα παράδειγμα για όλους μας και πόσο σημαντικό είναι να μένουμε κοντά στις ρίζες μας σε αυτές τις εποχές που το ανθρώπινο στοιχείο εξασθενεί... Εκπληκτικοί και οι 3! Να τους δώσουμε όλη μας την αγάπη! Μας ζεσταίνουν την καρδιά!

[@chrisomatic3228]

Είναι παρά πολύ καλοί άνθρωποι, προσωπικά δεν θυμάμαι τον γιο τους να δουλεύει μαζί τους όταν εμένα δίπλα τους, ήτανε μονάχα αυτοί οι δυο, έχω να τους δω χρόνια βέβαια

[@calalos]

This guy needs a KZbin channel, easily could get 1M subs just showing his craft.

[@MegaFlowers123]

Good idea, I know I’d watch their channel.

[@sarafmedha5753]

And that would help??

[@calalos]

@@sarafmedha5753 it may help them to get get more exposure, and with enough views they could monetize it, sell merch etc. see it as a virtual visit to their shop. There are a few channels of traditional candy shops, bakery’s etc.

[@lenallamas]

@@calalos yes I agree. That would be very good to promote this type of work and influence other people the take in this passion. My grandma and mother lived in Crete, Greece, so this is close to the heart.

[@MrBanegasgaleas]

Agree, master skills.

[@DonQuixoteSosa]

Almost made me cry when he choked up shouting out his wonderful wife and the city for supporting him

[@TheRealGlooper]

I felt my eyes water a bit

[@greatninja2590]

They should protect this types of business just like how Japan protect their traditional business usually with lesser tax. That’s how business in Japan can last 300 years

[@waterassasin]

I didn't know that. Thanks for the info!

[@dannyboygregory-mccormick9157]

I don't like the way some of Japans government handles their economic situation, but I do appreciate that they keep tradition alive.

[@kaliyuga1476]

Japan is the country with the largest debt in the world

[@vsevolodchakilev5585]

@@kaliyuga1476 So many mistakes in the word “USA”

[@JustforFun-cb7bo]

Sadly this is Greece, and here the government doesn't give a shit about such things.

[@coloredCYANIDE]

“It keeps me alive” and in 4 words you know this man’s entire life has been filled with a passion. And he didn’t have to think too hard on answering it. 😊

[@alongcoh]

I bet she ties on his apron for him every morning like that. Probably has been for years. That’s love ❤️

[@liewnoswald7159]

You sure it isn't called arthritis?

[@archankumarmyana40]

@@liewnoswald7159 He not being able to tie on his own might be arthritis. But she tying his apron daily is lot more than that!

[@rondarawson6236]

Sniffle.....that's so sweet right??? 😥wish all love was like this....in it till the hair turns white ...till your shuffling along...but your truly there for eachother....no words needed ...your like clockwork ...knowing eachothers needs....They are truly blessed...😇🙏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@andrewafrican]

She tied the apron with a half bow to release easily even though he could no longer reach it. "You smell like a goat Erastis!", she said tapping him on his arm to let him know she was done. "That is why I married you my little Hyacinth. " he replied as he turned to look at her, smiling at their jest.

[@thandiebbz1]

I thought the exact same thing👏💕

[@ridleyroid9060]

Ive been to Greece many times and I have to say, their elderly are some of the most hard working and endurable people Ive ever met. The villa I was in was run by a 70+ year old lady who did almost all of the work maintaining it by herself! I love Greece!

[@deko2485]

As a middle aged 60 something year old, 70 is NOT old young one.

[@LtdJorge]

@@deko2485 yes, it is

[@gdminus1726]

@@deko2485 The word "old" is probably/usually connected with "year" eg He is 33 years old or in short 33 y.o. Or the problem is how the phrase is read. So it's either (70+ year, old lady) or (70+ year old) lady.

[@clementinabautista5057]

@@deko2485 Well, it's definitely not young.

[@youtubeuserandchef471]

So beautiful

[@velvethands1436]

That toss is so satisfying

[@catgirl_ava]

Ikr

[@Falconofflight]

This is the kind of business we still need in the world, made with heart, well done to you and your family. Thank you for sharing your stories sir.

[@kaydenka1]

No factory will ever be better than hand-made creations filled with passion and love. ❤️

[@idea-_-6902]

*I REALLY DO LIKE CHEESE*

[@alexlonac5858]

Everything is energy..Tesla.I deeply believe in THAT...🤗

[@rosequartz4102]

That's so so true.

[@drkhanah7525]

@@idea-_-6902 blue cheese

[@terriecotham1567]

Well said

[@1imperfect3kontra18]

I'm happy that even if he is working so hard, he still gets a holiday, and visits other countries. Both my grandpa's were working untill end of their days, but they've never been abroad.

[@Sined199585756555]

Ukrainian?

[@1imperfect3kontra18]

@@Sined199585756555 nope, but very close

[@crazymelomanka]

Russian?)

[@johndoe3582]

Are you polish?

[@MatetBiba]

@@johndoe3582 Polska

[@larabbitatouille2173]

After watching Mr. Giorgos at 86 going strong. what excuse do I have at only 28. This has brought me a lot of joy and hope and also motivated me to work hard. May he be blessed.

[@robertlangdon494]

Probably his job is what saved him from the diseases of old age and modern day sedentariness like diabetes and hypertension.

[@larabbitatouille2173]

@@robertlangdon494 I agree, and he has a passion for what he's doing. and also is physically fit and the wife and son are supportive.

[@ColdFireInBox]

@@robertlangdon494 absolutely correct!

[@SurfCastingAddict]

Ποσο συγκινητικό πραγματικά να βλέπεις έναν άνθρωπο που άλλοτε έκανε τεράστια επιτυχία ως επιχειρηματίας να παραμένει το ίδιο ταπεινός και αξιοπρεπής μέχρι και την ηλικία που βρίσκεται τώρα.

[@ChrisTailor]

Πράγματι :( μια ημέρα θα ήθελα να πάω Κρήτη, φαίνεται σαν τόσο ωραίο νησί, κι αυτό το κατάστημα με κάνει να θέλω να πάω τόσο παραπάνω - σαν Κυπραίος, πρέπει μα πω ότι ωραίο είναι να δεις οικογενειακές επιχειρήσεις οπός του Κ. Χατςηπαράσχου να υπάρχουν ακόμα 😊

[@ImXyper]

@@ChrisTailor dont speak greek, can you translate?

[@ChrisTailor]

@@ImXyper I said “yes that’s right, one day I’d love to go to Crete, it looks like such a lovely island, and this shop makes me want to go even more - as a Cypriot, it’s so lovely to see that some family-run shops like Mr Chatziparaskas’ still exist” - hope that helps :)

[@ImXyper]

@@ChrisTailor thanks!

[@Yiorgos409]

Ne, Kriti einai polh aureo

[@its-beady-eyes5120]

He's probably right all that exercise is keeping him alive.

[@akiraamamiya8483]

Probably...I mean tbh (not to be rude or anything) he and his wife look like they're already dead and just didn't notice it....they can barely walk yet they make this amazing pastry stuff like it's nothing...

[@Dappersworth]

It keeps his lymphatic system moving, which does very well keep him alive.

[@itismedio1684]

@@akiraamamiya8483 it is not only that they may look like they are dead but i assure you they are not the islands in Greece just like in Japanhave a very specific diet that helps them live way beyond the typical life expectancy you also have to consider that they are extremely old how many people have you seen at that age do such a demanding exercise or even being able to stand by themselves?

[@aritramondal2646]

Love his job

[@mostlysimvr4929]

@Muha Pohuidze It’s a nice message but try to avoid connecting science to that reasoning

[@ΔήμοςΜετεώρων]

Again, this channel did not provide the address or a link to a manufacturer! Add the address of the shop of this great man! Edit: Still adress not added. But the self promoting links are there. This is not the first time, this channel did this. Give a 👍 up to support our demand!

[@annakhilchenko5188]

Handmade Traditional Philo Workshop 30, Vernardou, Rethymno 731 33, Greece [phone] maps.app.goo.gl/P1MSB5V7j5JQm5nZ6 If you will find the way to make them edit the description box that would have been amazing!

[@TheSoulReaperGR]

Bruh I literally live in that town for 5 years now but I've never seen it

[@rit.x]

@@TheSoulReaperGR woah, still waiting??

[@yesmeme3995]

@@TheSoulReaperGR damn

[@alanpotter8680]

@@rit.x It's not uncommon for us locals not to know what other locals do for a living. Joke aside, I am from Athens and I am often being asked by people I meet online "Oh do you know the temple of [name of a god] or the arch of [name of a god] or some random marble stone around Athens" .. honestly I only know where the Acropolis is and the temple of Poseidon (and i know that one because I live close by it :D )

[@lefterismagkoutas4430]

I'm watching this while eating the most delicious sweets from his shop, he is truly the best at what he does and no machine or any other large filo company can ever even come close to his products! I wish more and more people would realise how important his work is and how we must support it, along with every other aspect of our culture in Crete and in Greece in general! Love from our hometown and all the people of Rethymno

[@maysa1760]

Can I please have the address of this shop?

[@vishwanathathira]

@@maysa1760 From an earlier found reply www.google.com/maps/place/Handmade+Traditional+Philo+Workshop,+30,+Vernardou,+Rethymno+731+33,+Greece/@35.3693938,24.4734306,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x149b75802e8db64d:0x789d3bf134ffa0f Didn't want you to miss it if you could have access to the place. Convey love from a fellow human🙂

[@grazutissmith9647]

I don't know how to spell it property but galaktoboureko is my favourite thing on the who planet nothing even comes close. When l was growing up our land lady was Greek. And her and her husband couldn't have kids so ahead bey good to me. Every Greek dish sh cooked was beyond words. But that dessert was my favourite. It was like an Angel dancing on your tongue. Beyond description 💓💓💓💓

[@garveetasharma706]

Aww man I would've loved to taste the sweets that he makes if only I wasn't like 5000 km away from Greece and stuck in a pandemic

[@tobechinese]

@@garveetasharma706 same

[@zzzmisun]

Total Respect for the 86 yr old Master Pastry Chef, his wife, & son for their "Amazing" talents & love for Delicious Handmade Goods . 👍🙂👍

[@maryelnarekh7067]

Can we also appreciate the mom that has been working so hard beside her husband AND son at that age?

[@abaranihei2608]

True that!

[@Marlesden]

Business Insider, please repost this when we're out this pandemic to hopefully generate more tourism for them. they deserve it

[@karalmom5669]

Haha

[@karalmom5669]

@Djas M nah XD, I don’t think that will happen soon, maybe after a few years but the Iran America thing isn’t so serious rn

[@anonymouse9593]

who else felt like crying, i mean he and his family is still doing a lot of work being that old.

[@WitheringAurora]

While it is sad, remember, they CHOOSE to only employ those three in this, because they wanted more tourism. They could have had more employees that did it for them.

[@woojinbloo44]

@@WitheringAurora i think it's also their passion..that's why they don't feel like it's a burden. He said in the early part that it keeps him feel alive.

[@fathanpratama6008]

@Shane L wait what does it have to do with this.

[@bryanjonathan42]

Just sayin someone decided to ruin this nice family's house and write hentai beside the door

[@baddimaddi549]

He said it’s keeping him alive 🥰.

[@irenearathi2301]

This clip is so much more than a traditional cooking skill, it's about passion, commitment, finding joy in what you do and doing it no matter what. Loved it, thanks for posting.

[@lucamarcus5763]

I actually visited this guy with my family in 2019. They are sooo nice and their baklava is too good for this world. They are amazing and i was surprised to see them in this video

[@zackstorm3291]

BRO BAKLAVA IS TURKISH FOOD

[@joylynch5204]

zack storm Cant it be both?

[@zackstorm3291]

no

[@lucamarcus5763]

@@zackstorm3291 yeah i never visited turkey but my dad visited it a few years back and he got PLUS 7 KG in only 7 days =)). He ate too much at a very nice 5 star hotel and they made him fat :). The next year he wants to take us all to turkey not just he and mom and i promise i will try your baklava

[@rageixi1422]

@@zackstorm3291 racist narrow minded biggotry is not allowed ,open your mind to the possibility of many other countries adopting a practice Also it's not Turkish food ,it originated in Greece and became popular in the Byzantine empire ,in that time it was very well possible that the recipe travelled to your country as well as and Slavic countries. Suprise! Slavic people also create Baklava ,are you going to be racist as well now?

[@pipxristos]

I lived next to them, they are awesome people, they used to give me free baklava etc all the time, they raised me. Great people.

[@jsmooooov]

If you still know where to reach them, you should make them a GoFundMe. Seems like many in the comments would donate including myself

[@makkhz9680]

@@jsmooooov very well said

[@NIKOS_GEROSIDERIS]

Nice idea!

[@handyjohny2448]

@Bobby no they aren't rich. He said 12 kilos of banclava 60 euros that a lot of work and a small amount of money

[@UwUChito]

Go found me my dude. So they can retire and enjoy the rest of their lives having fun.

[@thisisanickname2696]

As a Greek person I can confirm that these are the most Greek grandparents that I have ever seen

[@ΜιχΛαζ]

Ναι ρε φιλε!!!

[@addedpole]

Yeah they look like the greekest people ever

[@mariaross9216]

Hahaha so true

[@nikitaschristou4826]

Αυτό ακριβώς 💯

[@bot-rt7hw]

totally

[@Hyphae_Foray]

Big props to this guy and his family for following through and being dedicated to his passion. I would 100% support this business

[@TheCymbalProject]

Imagine... to be this humble and hard working... with your family at your side. That's the right kind of wealth.

[@liam9716]

Yes.

[@adrimationsz7134]

Agreed, this business deserves more since he put time and effort into his pastry’s

[@aggelosk3013]

Imagine...writing....like....a...normal....person

[@earlgrey-h9g]

@@aggelosk3013 The three dots are called ellipsis, dude. that IS normal and It's basic punctuation. You're exaggerating it way too much.

[@tUiDo4]

When he almost cried it made me think of my own father and that really hit a soft spot in me, I pray his business continue to thrive on and he even becomes MORE successful after this pandemic is over🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻♥️

[@kostantis]

Saddest part is that he got really emotional at the end of his sentence when he said : and lastly i want to thank my wife

[@kbjones8713]

@Garity Yager 😂 😂😂🤣

[@scappyshute8963]

No one cares, now go cry about it

[@JB-sc3er]

Dude that’s very meaningful you are a good person

[@scappyshute8963]

@@JB-sc3er thanks, i know

[@dupdya6565]

All the money made from this video should be given to this sweet man as a token appreciation for his dedication.

[@igo1558]

Yes it should be

[@dupdya6565]

Yeah.. I mean.. these guys running the channel need to be atleast human enough to give them some amount..ig..?

[@dupdya6565]

@SOUL SEEKER Yeah.. I hope so..

[@igo1558]

@@dupdya6565 these channels show about people but doesn't think about them these channels are only for publicity stunt . Those ancient culture/tradition defines who are we .

[@dupdya6565]

@@igo1558 Either the sweet man paid for this publicity (highly unlikely) or was asked to grant permission to film.. meaning they must have had to pay something..

[@alstoncerejo6884]

It's so good to see people realising the importance of traditions that need to be kept and not diminish under industrialization.....its because of people like these ...the generations that follow will realise the true meaning of travel and how it affects life in a different way

[@georgestamatakis4072]

His shop is 15 minutes away on foot from my house, during the summer at least once a week I would make sure to get some of his great baklava

[@jage5256]

Make sure u hug them and bring mama some flowers! She would love that! Every week ok? I'm stuck here in California USA 😭 with the covid that's wrecking the country

[@Chadowgon5]

@@jage5256 Calm down

[@evanpickering8697]

@@Chadowgon5 lol this guy is kinda nuts

[@observantmagic4156]

jage bruh

[@Chadowgon5]

@@evanpickering8697 😂😂

[@zairazaira_]

i came to see how they made that dough stand up not to cry insider

[@siddharth3309]

Could you be any more on point

[@jimmynodean]

Right 😭

[@a.m.scape_5133]

I wasn't ready

[@khojasuhaib5916]

😭😭😭😭

[@edonveliu1977]

He needs a KZbin channel so he can get money, he's atrue warrior...

[@bagobeans6124]

Cool

[@TheAazah]

He wouldn't know how to use KZbin he would need to pay people to make videos for him

[@BlackEydPanda]

A true warrior dies fighting the Persians xD

[@Daxmacloi]

@@TheAazah maybe his son could help him

[@5TimesWCC]

@@TheAazah his son should make his channel. Editing for cooking videos is also not difficult

[@aldiz1298]

to all the people here saying they loved this video (me too) and praising the art and hard work of this amazing family, please raise you children, nieces, grandchildren or whatever kid is near you in this philosophy for their sake and the sake of humanity. Hard work is nothing to be ashamed of and forges a man's/woman's personality and strength in so many levels. So please, don't let people like him be the last ones on earth who proudly work hard to achieve their goals.

[@Neb-ie5mj]

Well said

[@heckingbamboozled8097]

@@ninathetarotgirl what does this even mean? Do you think Gen Z doesnt care about their grandparents? That they dont find "sentimental" value in things passed down generation to generation? What spurs you people into making such easily disposable claims like this?

[@sharity3289]

Dear Lord, please protect this sweet man and his family from this pandemic.

[@Bakur61]

*from this evil uncontrollable automation

[@leogetz31ify]

You mean plandemic

[@kotel9882]

@@leogetz31ify here we go again

[@arvi8843]

Amen.

[@DavidH-x7n]

@@leogetz31ify Prove it’s a plandemic. You wouldn’t know the truth until it’s hits you in the form of a ventilator.

[@oldsmobileaurora7418]

He's probably really quick at making his bed in the morning

[@jesseicalugo2876]

Daniel Soto 😂

[@pranavviswanathan5883]

Lmaoo

[@wtfstudioinc.1827]

Stajp 😂😂😂

[@cuberynth3079]

😂😂😂

[@dante6x]

I dont ever make my bed lol

[@anndecosta4022]

Age of 87 he is working hard. Sometimes I am tired on my 44+ but after watching this video I have to change myself. Amazing 👌👍

[@fungdark8270]

I do hard work and there’s some older folks I’ve worked with that inspire me, I hope if I’m doing something like that at that age that I love it like This feller

[@lorealluv]

The secret are those lentils she was cooking.

[@luvmy64tbird63]

I just retired at 56 with 25 years after working in nursing and then medical administration. I would have much rather done this that arguing with irate patients, and arguing with insurance and pharmaceutical companies.

[@fungdark8270]

@@luvmy64tbird63 apples and oranges though, he’s 87 and I don’t think they make a whole lot of money

[@luvmy64tbird63]

@@fungdark8270 sometimes the money really wasn't worth it. I loved my jobs, but people are so damned cruel and arrogant nowadays.

[@michchristine6340]

This is so adorable and wholesome. I love how they work so beautifully together

[@gina7407]

I'm from Greece and i've been to their shop i can confirm that both the guy and his wife are really sweet people!

[@Eva-bq7ke]

Τύχη που έχεις. Εγώ μένω πολύ μακριά από εκεί

[@Freddoespresso.]

Τυχερε

[@kostaskoukos3932]

Εγώ μένω κυριολεκτικά στην άλλη άκρη της Ελλάδας, Θεσσαλονίκη. Αλλά θα ήθελα να πάω εκεί πολύ.

[@bleisenberg]

Εγώ είμαι στην άλλη πλευρά της Ελλάδας, μένω στη Δράμα, άμα πάω Κρήτη μια μέρα θα πάω σε αυτό το μαγαζί.

[@eyesoftommorow4668]

Weird that your account was made a day ago? Probably made a new account to comment your bullshit

[@adoboy5520]

Hardworking people. They deserve to be rewarded.

[@SweetlySublimeNut]

Nothing but respect for this family. I wish them all happiness and peace

[@Tasos94sHm7]

This bakery is a 5 minute walk from my house. Its such a beautiful thing to have great people like him and his family so close to you. Beautiful!

[@bolchert]

Do you know if they would send the baklava per Post? It should stay fresh couple of days, shouldn't it?

[@Tasos94sHm7]

@@bolchert I dont think so unfortunately... you will have to come and taste it for yourself! I will ask them though...

[@Divergent.Spirit]

That is so cool! I wish I could do something to help financially support them.. Unfortunately I'm all the way in the US.... But if there was a way, I would totally donate.

[@eliza9799]

Please, tell us which city this is? From a very curious northern neighbor. I want to safe this place for after Corona trip

[@cristinamoreno6467]

Let’s us know if there’s a go fund me made for them!!! ... we can’t travel and see them in person & help keep them afloat... but at least we can use a go fund me & hope it helps !

[@kalimerudiaa4697]

Αυτό το βίντεο είναι αριστούργημα. Ευχαριστούμε που κάνατε αυτό το βίντεο για να δουν και οι άλλοι την ελληνική τέχνη. 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷

[@a.g.4336]

As Italian I find this amazing. Good job, Greek brothers, keep your great traditions alive.

[@electric0618]

Their days are numbered in both senses.

[@juanme555]

Frateeeliiiii D'ITALIAAAA!!!

[@vasiliki_R]

You too Italian siblings! 🙂

[@CrimeDoesNotPay]

As a Greek, thank you. Much love

[@MetoTateBey]

its actualy turkish tradition ,

[@BookishCat]

It’s sad that these traditions are dying slowing, the government should really start paying attention to this issue Edit: if anyone of you idiots out there want to comment stuff about “growing up” and “factories” please do not do that

[@mdyxd3999]

let’s face real life ...if it costs less...why not ?

[@jasminethegrayknight]

@@mdyxd3999 Everyone will lose business as a whole because of lack of tourism in certain countries so it should be some thing the governments to pay attention to.

[@gregmonshy5893]

I mean, yeah people are losing jobs, but the government can't just stop automizaton, it's essential

[@neffyc]

@@mdyxd3999 because some people still value quality, hard work and community

[@supremecai5857]

@@neffyc ignorant af to think these things cant come from the new age of industrialization/automation. Open your eyes and read some more articles instead of just the spooky skynet sounding headlines lmao

[@chrisvoytsas2692]

I am from Greece and I can’t tell you the big difference between the homemade phyllo and the mass produced one. Every Greek person prefers the homemade 🇬🇷. And also there is no grandma that hasn’t made spanakopita ( with the homemade phyllo , spinach and feta cheese ). It’s one of the most famous,traditional , and characteristic Greek food. 🇬🇷

[@joeb5080]

He makes the professional kind, which is different than the thick homemade phyllo you're thinking of.

[@marinodezelak1180]

every greek person seems not to like this mans Phyllo though, as he has to sell it to tourists to make money, rather than locals.

[@samermohamed7644]

@@marinodezelak1180 I don't think that's the reason why. I think it's just because it's cheaper to buy the mass-produced version so people are willing to compromise on the quality because of the large price difference.

[@samermohamed7644]

I'm Egyptian so we have some greek influence in our cooking due to our shared history. We don't make spanakopita but we love buying it and my mom makes the best baklava with store-bought phyllo 😋. Maybe I'll learn how to make it and then learn how to make my own phyllo at home for it!

[@christopherkarras9986]

its not your grandma its your yiayia or your paopo

[@namnam15to18]

Not only making him move about to keep him alive but truly appreciate his bakery. Much respect for his family. Looks amazing, wish I can come to Greece for visit ☺️ I wish I can give him a massage to ease his shoulders (as I'm a massage therapist lol) xx

[@alltimesad9288]

When his voice broke I almost cried. Darn this black but easily moved heart. Edit: to the people who said I made them cringe because of this comment, no i didn’t say this to be ‘lol quirky’, what i meant was ‘im already dead inside but whenever i see old people they remind me of my dead grandparents that I can’t help but cry.’ So to those who defended me in the comments, i thank u. To those who chose to bully me without knowing anything, I hope u come to ur senses.

[@DANCEYpants95]

haha, me too

[@lennyface2586]

What

[@lennyface2586]

@Im Rosin 2 ikr

[@morijin7778]

@Im Rosin 2 no.

[@EyeTry203]

>fujoshi I agree on the black and easy part.

[@gthefirst2100]

I'm so glad he was able to travel to different countries as a tourist with his wife. He definitely deserves it with that kind of hardwork and dedication.

[@vitami1]

Ι had the chance to meet them in Rethymno. They are soo warm-hearted and hospital people. They showed us everything shown in the video,we bought some of their (out of this world) baklava and they gave us some free baklava as a gift. So glad you made a video of them 🙂

[@Keegster01]

you better have tipped him well for the baklava ;)

[@vantus727]

They sell baklava too? But i thought it was a Turkish cuisine

[@reganegbers2052]

@@vantus727 well it wrong it’s a Greek one

[@kafiaskomsus6483]

@@vantus727 yes baklava is Turkish item

[@vantus727]

@@kafiaskomsus6483 yeah nice turkish item xD

[@chrisroub-4-181]

Many respects to these people who are still fighting for life with tradition and love to what they do!!

[@revathiscsreekanth867]

Industrialization has robbed many of their livelihood across the globe. The quality is something machines cannot bring in. It makes a huge difference between hand made and machine made.. Prayers that their business flourishes.. Thank you for sharing this video

[@tobleroneyumm]

Huge respect to this Greek man and his family. Sadly Phyllo masters are also slowly disappearing in Turkey too.

[@t_c5266]

Not really sad since turkey supports terrorists and wants to war with Greece to steal their land in Cyprus. The more bad that happens to turkey, the better.

[@operagirl0101]

@@t_c5266 dasar sakit jiwa

[@betulkarademir357]

@@t_c5266 then you're a fascist.

[@demetemel]

@M. P. baklava is turkish 😑😤

[@theodoreportlain]

@Pu5sy Devourer Sorry αλλά με τέτοιο όνομα που πας.

[@healtheworldforabetterplac7574]

It worries me knowing that fewer and old family makes this only make this culturally significant food, but after hearing they’re from Crete. Crete holds long longevity of older people yet they need to refrain in working.

[@danielnarevich7579]

Totally, the loss of culture is a big issue - I even see it in the US, and we are usually the ones destroying culture

[@WitheringAurora]

I a case like this, I kinda see it more as being “stubborn” rather than “tradition” Handmade =/= Tradition. They are fully aware that their only real source of income is tourism, and that making their product itself would never survive on it’s own simply because a more effective production method had been discovered. Compare this technique to “hand rolling it out” before the throwing technique they used to hand roll out the middle, but it took much longer to accomplish than the throwing technique. You can say that the hand rolling was tradition, and culturally significant, but was replaced when a better technique was discovered.

[@godsama959]

The thing is, the traditional handmade is not necessarily better than the industrial approach. A master can feed a street, a factory can feed a country. Many of the processes involved can be boosted by an industrial engineer, with little to no loss to quality. He could be doing a demo version while having a small production facility to produce for larger distribution.

[@bezaitis7395]

My family still makes it homemade 🙂

[@xeal9674]

@SaltedCuredBovineSticks LLC But why do we need the outdated methods to still be in use? I completely agree that it's important to preserve culture, but this video right here is forever cementing this man and his families culture and ancestry. Not only that, but it has been broadcasted to 750,000 people, way more than it would be otherwise. Making the food industrially keeps the market and traditional food alive, and making videos, books, movies, or museums help to keep the culture of making it alive.

[@NotSimonL]

Why didn't Business Insider provide a link to support or donate to this family?

[@chrismichalop9361]

Because this family is not a beggar.

[@NotSimonL]

@@chrismichalop9361 if your family business is struggling to stay afloat, begging isn't a term you would use to save your livelihood. You sir, are an idiot.

[@chrismichalop9361]

@@NotSimonL Sir, read my comment again, please. Thanks.

[@NotSimonL]

@@chrismichalop9361 yeah I get what you're trying to say but helping another person in a time of need shouldn't be looked at as some sort of dishonor. Your logic is badly outdated.

[@lokesh9322]

Seems like this family earning decent money.

[@theblizzard8735]

Can we talk about how satisfying it is when the dough's tossed and sticks onto the floor like a bubble? I love it, and also *RESPECT 100*

[@adeptusastartes1392]

The government should help business with long traditions like this.. advertise it on their tourist brocheours is a big helo besides more tourist to the country is also a profit for the government.

[@politicallyincorrect2564]

It helps them, there are a lot of programs helping such businesses. The problem in Greece is that the money never rich the right people.

[@Pfirtzer]

You are a true idiot: helping business with long traditions?They want to destroy the local business, don't you get it?Do some research!

[@Korokorokorokoro4662]

I agree it would help preserve it

[@Darklrd-cl3ic]

You see Greek politician's don't care about anybody accept they're selfs here in Greece thinks are bad and it keeps getting worse and worse day by day week by week year by year I am from Greece I love my country but I don't have opinions here

[@qc6057]

You know the government can’t do that. The government is useless.

[@liveletlive3348]

*This is a kindaa couple that promised to grow old together & they're sweetly living upto that* 🎎

[@sirmiles1820]

When this pandemic is over, let's invade that store.

[@kylecox6564]

I'm in

[@ΚωνσταντίνοςΙωαννίδης-ε4β]

Go for it.

[@peskypenguinz]

@Panos Tzanetopoulos us in the United States have a lot of idiots who don't understand the seriousness of Covid-19 so we're having a little bit of a crisis right now. So i assume thats what they're talking about

[@thebudknight6548]

@Panos Tzanetopoulos if you have access to the internet, and live in a town, city, village, or anything else, you know what covid is. Now stop lying.

[@adisapangestu9287]

yasss❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dayflaubert]

A whole life. That’s art, passion. That’s divine

[@jellycube6364]

“My shoulders get tired” poor man, I hope when this pandemic is over I could go to his house and help him and learn from him 🥰

[@jellycube6364]

Wow.. thank you for the likes guys!

[@w1nc711]

His son does it too! I hope theyre skills gets passed down by generations its honeatly shocking he can stand/work in that age

[@milkcultleader2706]

Someone? Y not u? Ur the one who wants him to get help on the pastry

[@johnathant6735]

You go do it

[@bridgettekagwe6525]

You go

[@Juantheheat]

People need to be reminded on how to appreciate things such as this.

[@funnypallu]

Well, people do appreciate it when they see it on the internet. When it comes to actually paying for anything, economics and convenience will always be huge factors. There's a reason why we no more rely on horses to get around or, flint and logs for fire.

[@hollygolightly8048]

@@funnypallu LoL....I actually *do* rely on horses to get around and flint and logs for heat. You need to get out more.

[@lazybum9732]

@@hollygolightly8048 😂😂lol

[@qaurito8081]

If I wasn't broke and lived in Greece I'd buy from his shop everyday he seems like a nice lad

[@penny4168]

yeah i live in greece but he lives in crete i wish i could go support him he is so sweet

[@umpus]

Lmao, if he's a lad what age are you, 150?

[@kamatayon6380]

@@umpus you have just showed your stupidity

[@reemaalmu9172]

@@kamatayon6380 ever heard o' a joke? wasn't even offensive smh

[@umpus]

@@kamatayon6380 I'm glad you corrected your grammatical error or else you'd have looked really stupid.

[@pomgarnets]

These videos always make me cry, there's so much that goes into crafts like these, it becomes a labor of love. It's sad to see traditions like these disappear from cultures because of mass production.

[@endlessfrogs2972]

Proud to say I have seen him at work in the flesh. An artist does indeed come in so many forms and countless mediums. His is food. I hope he is well and I wish him good health.

[@bharatbshetty]

😯

[@JolIyamy]

Didn't he die

[@endlessfrogs2972]

@@JolIyamy if he is gone, may he rest in peace.

[@JolIyamy]

@@endlessfrogs2972 I'm not sure tho because someone said it in the comments so I hope that he is not dead but if he is I wish his family the best

[@endlessfrogs2972]

@@JolIyamy I saw him in person many years ago before this video has been released. It was a once in a lifetime experience. Where ever he is, his legacy will always be with us.

[@cloudninetysix5288]

he is such a sweet person, m so generously attracted how hard working he is.....❤️❤️❤️ god bless this family!

[@epicbrumoment2280]

K

[@ToxicSkull0]

A true legend with a good waifu and amazing son

[@II-oc8wi]

7:25, the wall to the right caught my eye

[@xaibiorecho8008]

He does it so that the tourists can see, this man is a real one . Sad to see that handmade things are getting less and less popular

[@monot00nz]

Actually quite the opposite. Handmade items are quite popular today. Just look at Etsy as one example. About 85% of their items are handmade by sellers. And Etsy is huge.

[@nandoginkaku7610]

@@monot00nz yes but handmade pastries aren't as lucky. One of my local chinatown bakeries had to switch to chinese food and get rid of all their chinese pastries just to survive. And thats just one example of local favorites of mine that has disappeared over the years here in la

[@abbyroad5169]

Sometimes I hate people who start industrializing a something that used to be made with care time and patience. Sometimes I feel that people that go into and industrialize these thing just want the money.

[@nandoginkaku7610]

@@abbyroad5169 that's the whole point of industrialization

[@karthikrox6310]

@@abbyroad5169 that's like the entire point of industrialisation lol

[@codelightsparkles2403]

This is in my town Rethymno. I always go to them to buy Phyllo, baklava, kadaifi etc. they are really nice people. When i told Giorgos about this video, he got happy and wanted me to stay more and chat. Lovely people

[@johnv1684]

No machine can turn phyllo as well as a master’s hands.

[@EyeTry203]

No, but they do it for a tenth of the price and the average sheep can't tell the difference.

[@chanceDdog2009]

@@EyeTry203 this is how we may go into a dark age again.

[@goore3078]

They can. I'm not saying they are good, but they definitely can

[@chanceDdog2009]

Forgetting skills and trades and reling on machines. We need artisans like him to continue so the trade .

[@tanushbhansali]

Agreed

[@alfieha410]

I wish I could go to Greece and buy his products . He puts so much dedication into his work and at such a long age 👍🏻.

[@miss.tofilau]

This brought tears to my eyes. I wish I could afford to travel there and buy all their pastry 🥺💕

[@elipav484]

you can still send a donation .

[@Simba4114]

Western union

[@berma12]

@@elipav484 and get nothing in return? this guy

[@NoIdea68]

@@berma12 There’s more happiness in giving then there is in receiving - A classic

[@randomguy1826]

@@bullymaguire5554 ballzy moment

[@dethaddr]

Absolutely AMAZING! This is what I don't mind spending 7+ minutes to watch. A true professional giving it all in his chosen craft!

[@plato.1890]

Those people are so humble especially the father great video loved it.

[@rachelroberts9512]

This is awesome. I wish that he could make more money. Its kinda sad to see how evolution effects some businesses.

[@plato.1890]

@@rachelroberts9512 i know he so humble and good-hearted

[@kempachikaotic]

“In virtue, a house shines” The life of this man surely Is an example of hard work for humanity as a whole.

[@Ryo_San_]

The dough do be thicc when they be tossed tho-

[@techatap7298]

@¿¿¿ • 12 years ago lol I knew I couldn’t of been the only one who saw that

[@lefterismagkoutas4430]

Couldn't have chosen a more suiting place tbh

[@joegarvey7998]

He’s doing the interview and still making a perfect product with out even looking at what he’s doing. That’s phenomenal.

[@shaggy4real97]

A true master of their craft memorizes how to do that craft not just with their minds nor just their hands, but if it is something they love, with their hearts.

[@DominikVall]

These people have my biggest respect, keeping up that Important Tradition!!! Well done❤