Order Up! A Conversation with Katina Mountanos, founder of Kosterina Olive Oil
The Kosterina founder shares how her Greek heritage, motherhood, and a passion for clean eating inspire her approach to food.
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The Secret to a Healthier Kitchen? Katina Mountanos Says It Starts with Olive Oil
March is National Nutrition Month, and if there’s one pantry staple that deserves the spotlight, it’s olive oil. But not just any olive oil—the kind packed with health benefits and rich, authentic flavor. That’s exactly what led Katina Mountanos, founder of Kosterina, to start her company.
After years of visiting her family in Southern Greece and enjoying real extra virgin olive oil, Katina realized that what she found on U.S. grocery store shelves was nothing like what her family produced back home. This discovery sparked her mission to bring high-quality, polyphenol-rich olive oil—and a Mediterranean approach to wellness—to American kitchens.
But Katina’s journey into health and nutrition didn’t start with business—it started with motherhood. During her pregnancies, she became more mindful of what she was eating and how food impacts overall well-being. Now, as a mom of three, she’s all about simple, nourishing meals, making weeknight cooking easier, and getting her kids involved in the kitchen.
In this conversation, Katina shares how she incorporates Mediterranean traditions into her family’s meals, why extra virgin olive oil is a game-changer for both health and flavor, and the one ingredient she always avoids in her pantry. Plus, she gives us a peek at the family meals she makes on repeat and the one thing she can’t start her morning without!
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Not all olive oils are created equal—and if you’ve never tasted a truly fresh, high-quality extra virgin olive oil, you’re in for a treat. That’s exactly why Katina Mountanos founded Kosterina, bringing authentic, polyphenol-rich Greek olive oil to American kitchens.
Packed with antioxidants and bold Mediterranean flavor, Kosterina’s extra virgin olive oils aren’t just good for you—they make everything taste better, from roasted veggies and pasta to morning eggs. One Potato readers can try it for themselves and bring a little Mediterranean magic to their home cooking.
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Bringing Mediterranean Traditions Home: A Conversation with Katina Mountanos
Introduce Yourself: My name is Katina - I’m a wellness expert, and the CEO and founder of Kosterina Olive Oil. Kosterina is a wellness brand centered around high-antioxidant extra virgin olive oil and more broadly, the modern Mediterranean diet. I have two daughters - seven and eight years old - and a five-year-old son.
Food traditions are often passed down through generations. What’s your earliest memory of olive oil and cooking with your family?
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