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.
For a slice of the good life presented with genuine country flair, make your way to Gabriëlskloof Estate, when this family farm outside Bot River transforms its courtyard into a colourful celebration of all their favourite things – handmade, homemade, delicious, fresh and beautiful – on 11 and 12 December 2015.
Die room van die Suid-Afrikaanse ekstrasuiwer olyfolie-oes is onthul by die Absa Top 5 olyfolietoekennings wat vandag (Woensdag, 14 Oktober) by Café Bon Bon in Franschhoek plaasgevind het. Andante, De Boerin, Kransfontein enMulderbosch het erkenning ontvang as die voorste produsente, nadat hulle ‘n indrukwekkende opposisie van olyfoliename vir die gesogte Top 5 posisies uitgestof het.
The cream of the South African extra virgin olive oil crop was unveiled at the Absa Top 5 Olive Oil Awards today (Wednesday, 14th October) at Café Bon Bon in Franschhoek. Andante, De Boerin, Kransfontein and Mulderbosch were recognised as the winning producers.
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.
Hier is die tien beter Suid-Afrikaanse EVOO wat gekies as finaliste vir die 2015 Absa Top 5 is. Die Absa Top 5 olyfolies sal op 14 Oktober onthul word by Café Bon Bon in Franschhoek.
