Cooking with olive oil

Can you cook with olive oil? Cooking with olive oil? Not all oils are the same: there are those used for cold dishes and others for frying. Learn what distinguishes them and their health benefits here. Some recipes explicitly mention the type of oil to use, while others don’t. Nevertheless, it can make a big […]

Cobb salad with olive oil

Classic Cobb Salad with Olive Oil and Blue Cheese Dressing Hearty main salads are especially delicious for lunch or dinner. The salad components are classic and consist of all the delicious ingredients known for a good Cobb salad. The blue cheese dressing is a bit different, replacing most creamy ingredients (mayonnaise, buttermilk, etc.) with medium-strength […]

Not enough EVOO

Not enough EVOO in Italy The Italian olive industry fears that there is not enough EVOO to supply the market. The Italian Olive Industry Association (Assitol) has warned of the crisis situation facing the extra virgin olive oil sector due to the “”catastrophic”” olive oil campaign, which has been affected by drought and extreme weather […]

Garlic Infused Olive Oil

Garlic Oil Recipe Garlic is one of the best ingredients in the kitchen, and when you infuse it with good-quality olive oil, prepare for some serious magic! Garlic-infused olive oil can be used in countless dishes, adding a rich, flavorful touch to everything from pasta to roasted vegetables to a slice of good, crusty bread. […]

Olive oil in Italy

Olive Oil in Italy: A Guide to the Best Italian Olive Oil The Best Olive Oils in Italy Italy is known not only for its wine and great cuisine, but also for its olive oil. After Spain, Italy is the second-largest producer of extra virgin olive oil in the world. Olive oil is an integral […]

High-quality olive oil in Croatia

Produce High-Quality Olive Oil After a cancer scare, retired soccer star Nikica Cukrov and her son-in-law joined forces to plant trees and produce extra virgin olive oil. In the heart of Dalmatia, Croatia’s most famous olive-growing region, lies Split, home to one of Croatia’s most prestigious and successful football clubs, Hajduk. The people of Dalmatia […]

Olive oil for astronauts

Nutritious and Tasty Diets for Space Missions Scientists and an Italian chef are collaborating to develop nutritious and tasty diets for long-distance space missions. In particular, they believe that olive oil will play a key role. Space alters taste perception, and olive oil-flavored foods could be relevant to the nutrition and mental health of astronauts. […]

Polyphenols in olive oil

Biophenols in olive oil Biophenols are minor polar phenolic compounds found in olive oils, such as natural and oxidized derivatives of oleuropein and ligustroside, lignans, flavonoids, and phenolic acids. Recent research concludes that consuming extra virgin olive oil rich in oleocanthal and oleacein also induces weight loss, a decrease in body mass index, and basal […]

Smoked olive oil

Smoked Olive Oil, Homemade Recipe Smoked olive oil is easy to make and will add an extra dose of flavor to your barbecue. The most important thing for your smoked olive oil is a good cold-pressed EVOO as a base. With olive oil, it’s like with wine: the aromas are wide-ranging. Olive oil can smell […]

The healthiest cooking oils

Cooking Oils A staple in all our kitchens, some of the the healthiest cooking oils are at the heart of many of our favorite recipes, whether it’s dressing a salad or sautéing, roasting, or frying foods. Each oil takes its name from the nut, seed, fruit, plant, or grain from which it’s extracted and is […]