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Alonso Olive Oil: How It Compares and Which to Choose

A practical look at Alonso olive oil from Chile: its Coratina and Arbequina styles, how to compare individual bottles, and which oil fits your kitchen.

Why Does Olive Oil Taste Bitter or Peppery?

Bitterness and a peppery finish can be natural characteristics of extra virgin olive oil. Learn what causes them, how they differ from rancidity, and how to choose and pair an oil you enjoy.

How to Finish Soup with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Finish soup with extra virgin olive oil for a final layer of flavor and aroma. Learn how much to drizzle, when to add it, and how to match your oil to squash, tomato, lentil, and white bean soups.

Coratina vs. Arbequina: Which Olive Oil Fits Your Taste?

Coratina or Arbequina? Discover how these olive oil varieties differ in flavor, which foods suit each, and how to choose a bold or delicate oil for your kitchen.

Does Olive Oil Color Matter? Green vs. Golden Explained

Some freshly pressed olive oils glow an almost electric green, but that appearance can change well before their flavor fades. Learn why color is not a quality grade and what to look for instead.

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...