A first-generation Greek American and founder of Fancy Peasant Olive Oil, Anastasia Ganias-Gellin, is no stranger to good taste. As a mom of three, Ganias-Gellin is passionate about the Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil — nicknamed “Liquid Gold” thanks to a fruity, buttery and smooth flavor—and creating recipes inspired by the traditional mountain cuisine from her family’s Epirus region of Greece, which she shares on the @Fancy_Peasant Instagram.
When she isn’t whipping up Mediterranean meals in the Hamptons, Ganias-Gellin, enjoys date nights, farm stand visits and making memories at the beach. “I always fantasized about living in the Hamptons full time, and now that we do, I know what I was missing,” says Ganias-Gellin. “I love the alternating rhythms of work and leisure, which are so conducive to my creative thoughts, happiness, and achievements. There is something about being in nature among the stunning beauty and the sea that makes the community very special and my family very happy.”
Shopping destination?
Tenet in Southampton for great basics, MONC XIII in Sag Harbor, or Green Thumbs for Fancy Peasant Olive Oil and all the freshest veggies.
Favorite restaurant?
My house eating Greek food on balmy summer evenings. Otherwise, Sant Ambroeus, Duryea’s, Estia’s for the meanest breakfast, The Palm, or cruising to Greenport for 1943 Pizza.
Date night?
Sitting by the fire at East Hampton Grille in the winter all cozy with my husband or dinner at Sunset Beach in the summer when the sun is blazing.
Where to work out?
Tracy Anderson in Watermill and private yoga lessons with Olga Karloutsos.
Best beach?
The Cut at Flying Point. My children learned how to walk on that beach and have grown up there. These memories are forever engrained in my heart.
Farmstand fave?
That’s hard because we sell Fancy Peasant Oil at all my favorite farm stands: Babinskis, Provisions, Balsam Farms are just a few.
IG inspiration?
Is it bad to say Instagram is the last thing that inspires me? I’m inspired by the seasons, the beach, my children, music, the theater, all the arts — and good people!
Hidden gem?
Little Creek Oysters and Four Oaks Café and Juice Bar.
