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Have you ever heard of artisan olive oils? If you’re not familiar with those pretty specific and not so common type of high-quality olive oils, this post is for you. If you’re a true olive oil lover, I think that you should try these oils as soon as possible, and I’m going to try to…
I barely use sunflower oil anymore. And today I want to show you a few reasons why I decided to start using olive oil instead of sunflower oil for almost all the meals. I’ll also tell you for what purposes I still use sunflower oil later in the post, so make sure to stick till…
Most USA olive oils come from California. The reason lies in California’s ideal geographical location for growing olive trees. But as always, not all brands that make olive oil are quality ones, and some of them sell pretty low-quality olive oils, which should be avoided. Because of that, I decided to share my favorite California…
Have you heard about olive oil sommeliers? Honestly, not many people know that there are professional olive oil tasters, unlike wine sommeliers. In this post, I’ll show you everything about olive oil sommeliers and how you can become one. Key Takeaways: What is an Olive Oil Sommelier? An olive oil sommelier is an expert in…
I’ve heard people using olive oil as sunscreen at least a hundred times. And while that sounded great, I deeply researched all the pros and cons and decided to share my findings with you. Key Takeaways: Can You Use Olive Oil As a Sunscreen? The simple answer is while you can, it’s not the best…
Olive oil is healthier than you may think. Here are 15 benefits of extra virgin olive oil. 1. EVOO Is Great To Use For Cooking Extra virgin olive oil is a versatile cooking oil. Its intense nutty flavor, aroma, and high smoking point make it the ideal oil for cooking under high heat. You can…
If you have ever wondered about all the steps needed to make a bottle of high-quality olive oil, you’re in the right place. I’ve been through the whole process multiple times, and decided to share with you a full olive oil production process. I’ll write it in a simple way so you can understand everything,…
Infused olive oils have a different shelf life than typical olive oils. The reason is that the herbs and spices speed up the oxidation, shortening the shelf life of infused olive oil. In this post, I’ll show you how long infused olive oils last, which ones last the longest, and some key steps you can…
Olive oil has a fantastic taste, even if you take a sip of pure olive oil. But you can also play around with the taste of olive oil by infusing it with various herbs and spices. In this post, I’ll show you my favorite way of infusing olive oil with herbs and spices. I’ve done…
Although olive oil has an enjoyable grassy, nutty flavor, some people have found a way to enhance it. One popular method is by infusing it with spices and herbs. A particularly popular method of olive oil infusion is adding garlic to it. This gives it an appealing taste and an inexpensive way to make your…
