If You're Confused About Olive Oil, Just Taste It
Three months of laboring on family olive farms reveals why extra virgin oils deserve the same consideration—and pricing—as wine.
A fish that sparked a national obsession
Bacalhau (salt cod) is a deep part of Portugal's culinary identity. But the fish is found far from the country's shores, so how did this love affair come to be and continue today?
Gutes Olivenöl hat seinen Preis.
Vorsicht bei Billigölen aus dem Supermarkt, nicht alles ist extravergine, was so angeschrieben ist. Etikettenschwindel ist kein Einzelfall.
Food Fraud: The Mafia’s Billion-Dollar Business
Criminal networks around the world tamper with food and sell substandard goods as premium products.
Different Technology - Same Respect for the Olive
Whether produced with a traditional stone mill or modern technology, exceptional extra virgin olive oil begins with the same principle: care for the olive.
The Mediterranean Diet
Rooted in tradition, simplicity and the joy of sharing good food, the Mediterranean way of eating celebrates what nature gives us: fresh vegetables, fruit, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fish - and, at its heart, Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Can you cook and fry with olive oil?
One of the most persistent myths surrounding olive oil is that it should only be used cold and that heating it destroys its quality or makes it unsuitable for cooking.