Cardiologist debunks the myth that high fat diets are bad for heart health and that we should avoid fatty foods like butter, lard and even our very own favourite, olive oil.
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Gabriëlskloof’s Favourite Things Market 2016
For everything handmade, homemade, delicious, fresh and beautiful, Gabriëlskloof is set for another finely curated array in the Overberg. A hugely popular event, festivities at the renowned olive and wine estate’s 7th annual Favourite Things Market take place this year on 16, 17 & 18 December.
A Fowl Approach To Olive Grove Maintenance
Juan Olivares, a young olive oil producer from Castilla La Mancha, Spain, is talking a somewhat fowl approach to maintaining his families olive groves.
The Absa Top 5 Olive Oil Awards
Our report on this year’s Absa Top 5 Olive Oil Awards, held at Tokara Wine Estate in Stellenbosch on Tuesday 27th September.
All About SA Olives: By Malu Lambert
Lifestyle journalist Malu Lambert wrote this insightful article that covers all things olive in the Western Cape. This piece takes readers on a tour of some of the local olive estates and gives one an idea of why the South African olive industry is making a name for itself globally.
Sol d’Oro Southern Hemisphere 2016: SA Winners
The annual elite competition for Southern Hemisphere olive oils is arranged and presented by Veronafiere. Oils winning awards at the Sol d’Oro Southern Hemisphere competition will be entitled to affix the “quality stickers” acknowledged internationally on their bottle. Here are the South African winners.
DIY Olive Oil Soap Recipe
Olive oil is not just for cooking, it has many benefits when used on the skin! Olive oil is a staple ingredient in many soaping recipes and after use, will leave your skin feeling hydrated and soft.
Rio Largo EVOO Is Best In Class
This year, Rio Largo, a South African olive oil producer, was awarded Best In Class for their Premium Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil at the New York International Olive Oil Competition.
SA Olive Awards 2016: Meet The Judges
The judges took on the arduous task to analyse a record 110 entries and identify this year’s top-rated extra virgin olive oils. It is the most extensive tasting yet in the 11 year history of the competition.
Bot River hosts blooming nice Spring Weekend
The close-knit winemaking community of the small town of Bot River, is set for its annual Spring Weekend which promises an authentic bouquet of all things exceptional and exclusive to this unsung Overberg gem from 2 to 4 September 2016.