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Can You Cook With Extra Virgin Olive Oil? A Practical Guide to Smoke Point

Can you cook with extra virgin olive oil? Raphael shares a practical, opinion-led guide to EVOO smoke point, high-heat cooking, and Mediterranean tradition.

Whipped Feta with Apollo Olive Oil: Easy 5-Minute Recipe

A creamy whipped feta dip finished with Apollo extra virgin olive oil, lemon, and chilli, plus easy ideas for turning it into lunch or dinner.

How to Cook with Extra Virgin Olive Oil — And Why Finishing Is Where Your Spend Really Counts

Extra virgin olive oil is the healthiest and most flavorful cooking fat available — but how you use it determines how much of that flavor you actually get. A guide to cooking, frying, and finishing...

Makaria Terra — The Greek Olive Oil That Started With a Introduction in New York City

Some of the best things in this business happen because of a conversation you weren't expecting. Mine happened in a classroom in New York City, during an olive oil sommelier course that changed the...

What Is Harvest Date On Olive Oil — And Why It Matters More Than Expiry Date

What Is The Harvest Date On Olive Oil? The harvest date is exactly what it sounds like: the date the olives were picked and pressed into oil. Unlike the expiry or best-before date, which is typical...

difference between extra virgin Olive oil, and regular olive oil

A response to an article that espoused the value of "regular olive oil" A great article, and one that addresses the common craze of the Mediterranean diet, with olive oil being the focal point. It ...