Scientists Say: Cooking With Vegetable Oil May Cause Cancer
Leading Scientists say that recent experiments show that cooking with vegetable oil releases toxic chemicals which are linked primarily to cancer. These scientists are now promoting the use of olive oil, coconut oil, butter or lard for the frying of foods.
Volunteers Provide Olive Oil For Those In Need
A volunteer initiative, started in the suburb of Glyfada, Athens, is ensuring that no olive goes to waste. The initiative, in its second year running, aims to make use of the fruit from the olive trees on public property that would otherwise go to waste.
8 Tips For Infusing Olive Oil
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.
Olive Oil Production: Traditional vs Modern
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 Prices On The Rise
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.
2015 Marco Zichella Awards
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.
Scientific Breakthrough – Spreadable Olive Oil
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.
How To Taste Olive Oil
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.
Spier Launches Artisan Market
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.
Gabriëlskloof’s Favourite Things Market – A Feast For Your Senses
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.