Despite a record number of 671 olive oils from 25 countries competing in the 2015 New York International Olive Oil Competition, Willow Creek claimed gold, thereby becoming South Africa’s only producer to earn their inclusion in the list of ‘The World’s Best Olive Oils 2015’.
Olive trees come in all shapes and sizes and they can be beautiful in a myriad of different ways. We thought to celebrate #OliveHarvest2015 we would trawl through Instagram and find 10 of our favourite pics of olive trees.
For the second year in a row Morgenster extra virgin olive oil, grown and produced at the Estate in Somerset West, has been awarded the top score of 98 points out of a possible 100 in the authoritative international Flos Olei competition which assesses the world’s best olive oils.
What is the etiquette around eating table olives? How does one dispose of the pit correctly? We’ve done the research for you and come up with the comprehensive solution to this problem.
The training course is to introduce the principles and responsibilities of being a sensory panel member, together with the attributes of table olives that are used internationally for this purpose.
Consumers are becoming more and more aware of the health benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and now there is a guide to assist consumers to find the best local oils.
The SA Olive Association AGM was held at Willow Creek olive estate this year, on the 25th of February. The meeting was chaired by Nick Wilkinson, the current chairman of the board.
This simple cake is surprisingly delicious. The Chaloner olive oil adds a definite richness while the polenta adds texture to the cake.
Stuffed olives are delicious. They come with all sorts of stuffings from the traditional pimento to the adventurous chilli! Garlic, almonds, anchovies, blue cheese, the list goes on and on. But do you know how they are made?
Oakhurst Olives, the award-winning olive producer from Tulbagh, has captured the attention of the local gastronomy industry by securing a contract to become the exclusive table olive provider for seafood restaurant giant Ocean Basket.
