Looking for DIY gift ideas to give to your family and friends this Christmas? Infused olive oil is delicious, super easy to make and full of antioxidants, perfect for a festive season gift. Here are some tips that will ensure you get the most from your infused olive oil.
There is a certain romance attached to the notion of what an olive press should look like. Many people rightly associate the process of extracting olive oil with classical Mediterranean provenance which immediately conjures up images of sunlit groves and traditional stone presses. There is a tendency to associate such classic methods with purity or […]
Spanish olive oil producers claim that this year’s harvests are the worst they have seen and the demand for olive oil from consumers is much higher than what can be supplied. This demand for olive oil and lack of supply has caused the price of Spanish olive oil to rise dramatically.
The awards ceremony for the 2015 Marco Zichella Olive Oil Awards was held at the Zichella family home on the evening of 23rd of October. It was a convivial event with the competition participants enjoying conversation over delicious snacks before the awards were announced.
Earlier this year Italian researchers discovered a way to alter the liquid state of extra virgin olive oil into a gel form that can be used as a butter like spread. The so-called Gel Oil comes in different flavours. This discovery could greatly increase the consumption of olive oil in one’s daily diet.
Tasting olive oil is a great way to understand the full sensory experience that comes with good quality extra virgin olive oil. Indeed, it is a good way to know if what you bought is extra virgin as it claims on its label.
The wine farm that understands sustainability presents the Spier Werf Market, complete with lots of artisanal everything. Hosted under ancient oaks on Spier’s newly-restored historic farmyard every Saturday.
Now, not only have studies indicated positive results on individuals that have a regular intake of olive oil, but for mothers following this diet, the intake of olive oil also has positive effects on the development of their unborn babies.
Take your taste buds on a savoury adventure and indulge in a brand new olive and Méthode Cap Classique pairing that has just been introduced at the House of J.C. Le Roux tasting room.
Breaking news on yet another benefit of olive oil and just in time for The International Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Researchers have discovered women who add extra virgin olive oil to their diets have a lower risk of breast cancer.
