Sole Searching

by Joelle Laffitte

It was Julia Child’s first meal upon arriving in France in 1948, and the dish she later proclaimed the most exciting of her life. But the trick to Sole Meunière is keeping it simple.

Posted on January 23, 2011

Nikos Zachariadis, Agricultural Cooperative of Kritsa

by Elena Paravantes

Kritsa is a cooperative at the top of its game, thanks to an ideal microclimate, passionate growers and skilled management by former military man, Nikos Zachariadis.

Posted on January 20, 2011

Leandro Ravetti on Australia’s Proposed Olive Oil Standards

by Sarah Schwager

The drafting leader of Australia and New Zealand's proposed standards says no international standards in place accommodate the natural variation of olive oils from the region.

Posted on January 18, 2011

Queensland Flood Destroys Bumper Harvest

by Penelope Barker

Australia Olive Association regional director Amanda Bailey is trapped by flood waters on her hill-top property unable to assess so far the heavy losses sustained by area farms.

Posted on January 13, 2011

Wave of Experimentation in Paris Cuisine Elevates Olive Oil

by Laura Rose

In the new day that is beginning to shine on Parisian kitchens, young chefs are discovering what their southern cousins in Provence have long enjoyed.

Posted on January 13, 2011

Olive Council Chooses Jean-Louis Barjol for Top Post

by Lucy Vivante

The International Olive Council has chosen Jean-Louis Barjol to lead the organization. The former sugar industry professional has taken the post of executive director through 2014.

Posted on January 12, 2011

Australia, New Zealand Draft New Olive Oil Standards

by Sarah Schwager

A draft of new olive oil standards for Australia and New Zealand reveals strict labeling guidelines, while leaving a key international EVOO benchmark unchanged.

Posted on January 04, 2011

Richard Gawel on a Tear

by Sarah Schwager

The noted expert and irreverent olive oil guy from Adelaide is known to lash out at bad olive oil, human rights affronts and whatever else annoys him.

Posted on December 29, 2010

The Mediterranean Diet Revisited

by Elena Paravantes

Thanks to an ever-growing body of evidence that it can prevent everything from heart disease to cancer, the Mediterranean diet sets a standard for long life and good health.

Posted on December 22, 2010

Star Chef Recalls the Humble Cretan Tastes of his Childhood

by Elena Paravantes

"When I prepare dishes that are based on wild greens and legumes, many of the locals may be offended by the simple ingredients that I use.” Yiannis Tsivourakis

Posted on December 22, 2010

The Aqallal Family, Atlas Olive Oils

by Lucy Vivante

"You only produce 'gran cru' from high quality olives that are fresh, clean and healthy. You then become obsessed by quality, aromas, flavors. It penetrates your body, your everyday life."

Posted on December 21, 2010

Carol Firenze: The Passionate Olive

by Sophia Markoulakis

Five years after finding its 101 uses, Carol Firenze says tasting and discussion will lead consumers to a greater understanding of olive oil.

Posted on December 14, 2010

Deborah Rogers, Trailblazer for California Olive Oil

by Lori Zanteson

A tireless champion of olive oil quality, Deborah Rogers is a giant in the California industry and the resounding choice for the first Olive Oil Times Producer of the Year.

Posted on December 14, 2010

2010 Olive Oil Times Producer of the Year

by Curtis Cord

The first annual Olive Oil Times Producer of the Year award will honor innovative olive oil makers who advance the industry, enlighten us all and make the world a better place.

Posted on December 13, 2010

The Rebirth of Corsican Olive Oil

by Alice Alech

Thanks to the growing appreciation of quality olive oil, Corsicans are again managing their orchards with pride and developing their olive oil with passion.

Posted on December 12, 2010

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