The UC Davis Olive Center has announced that dates for their Sensory Evaluation of Olive Oil Certificate Course will which take place from 14th June to 17th June 2016. Held at the Robert Mondavi Silverado Sensory Theater, the course is open to professionals and others interested in a more thorough understanding of how to evaluate […]
Sometimes it is all about looks, even when it comes to olives and olive oil. No, we aren’t talking about the colour or shade of olives and olive oil, we’re looking at the packaging.
With the arrival of winter you’ll probably find your skin is starting feel dry and in need of some TLC. We know how good olive oil is for moisturizing, especially those sensitive areas that require only all natural ingredients.
Most of us are aware of all the many health benefits of consuming extra virgin olive oil, and the common assumption is that when it comes to EVOO, the less heat the healthier. For years the belief has been that olive oil loses its health benefits when heated above a certain temperature.
From the humble yet hardy olive tree to his vibrant fruits and oils, olives have been inspiring décor for years. The natural hues of olive green can be seen in bedrooms, bathrooms, carpets, wallpaper, furniture and even children’s play rooms.
I recently visited Hope On Hopkins, one of the craft distilleries popping up around Cape Town. There I had one of the best gin and tonics that I can remember. It turns out that olives play a big role, so I thought I would find out how it’s made and share it with you
The International Olive Oil Trade Fair will be held in Japan for the first time from October 18th to 20th, 2016. The new international trade fair, Olive Oil Kansai International Exhibition 2016 is positioned as an international marketing platform for potential domestic and foreign exhibitors to penetrate the markets of Japan
We at Olive Central have a sweet spot for olive inspired deserts. We were lucky enough to receive this recipe from Hein van Tonder of heinstirred.com , using one of our favourite olive oil’s from Baleia to make these mouth watering Passion Fruit Olive Oil Slices.
Photographer and writer, Iga Motylska, recently embarked on a little road trip around the Western Cape visiting some of the olive farms.
A diet rich in foods that contain antioxidant qualities, such as extra virgin olive oil, can significantly lower your chances of developing certain diseases. A recent study looked at the benefits of combing two foods that contain these antioxidant promoting compounds, namely EVOO and thyme.
