Extra virgin olive oil blog

🧆 Hummus with EVOO
A Mediterranean classic where texture is everything. Hummus combines chickpeas, tahini, and extra virgin olive oil to create a smooth, silky, and flavorful dip. EVOO not only adds aroma: it... Read more...
🍅 Traditional salmorejo with EVOO
A classic Andalusian dish where a few ingredients are everything.Originating in Cordoba, salmorejo has been an essential dish in Andalusian cuisine for centuries, especially in summer and in the countryside,... Read more...
🌿 Spinach pesto with EVOO
A fresh and light version of classic pesto, where spinach provides mellowness and basil offers aromatic intensity. Extra virgin olive oil is key: it emulsifies the mixture, adds texture, and... Read more...
🥦 Roasted broccoli with almonds and EVOO
An easy and tasty recipe for roasted broccoli with toasted almonds and extra virgin olive oil, perfect as a side dish or light meal. Read more...
What is extra virgin olive oil
Discover what extra virgin olive oil is, how it's obtained, how it differs from other oils, and what characteristics help identify a quality EVOO. Read more...
How to choose a good extra virgin olive oil
Learn to recognize a quality extra virgin olive oil by looking at its acidity, aroma, taste, harvest date, polyphenols, and origin. Read more...
Why organic extra virgin olive oil is different (and how to choose a quality one)
What's the difference between organic EVOO and conventional EVOO? Discover how cultivation, certification, taste, and sustainability influence the quality of extra virgin olive oil. Read more...
Why does extra virgin olive oil sting your throat?
Pungency is a sign of quality: how polyphenols influence EVOO Read more...