Olive Oil Tasting

NZ “Savantes” to Contrast Extra Virgin Olive Oils from 9 Countries

NZ “Savantes” to Contrast Extra Virgin Olive Oils from 9 Countries

by Olive Oil Times Staff

A selection of extra virgin olive oils from 9 countries will be available for tasting at the extra virgin olive oil Savantes Programme to be held in three New Zealand cities next month.

Posted on July 12 2010

Extra Virgin Juice

Extra Virgin Juice

by Bill Sanders

It’s the JUICE that contains the polyphenol antioxidants, vitamin E and other other healthy compounds.

Posted on May 04 2010

Sampling New Oils at Moulin Saint-Michel

Sampling New Oils at Moulin Saint-Michel

by Olive Oil Times Staff

Watch as the millers sample new extra virgin oils at Moulin Saint-Michel in Mouriès, France

Posted on March 31 2010

Tasting Olive Oil

Tasting Olive Oil

by Olive Oil Times Staff

Each olive oil has its own unique character, which varies according to numerous factors, including the varietal, or type of olives used, where the olives are grown, their ripeness when harvested.

Posted on March 30 2010

St. Tropez, 1996

St. Tropez, 1996

by Denise Johnson

Everyone who has visited St. Tropez remembers the little olive oil boutique, Autour des Oliviers.

Posted on March 24 2010

Olive Oil Series in Montreal

Olive Oil Series in Montreal

by Olive Oil Times Staff

The Montreal Gazette has been running a special series about olive oil this week by reporter Susan Semenak.

Posted on March 19 2010

Grades of Olive Oil:  Know the Lingo

Grades of Olive Oil: Know the Lingo

by Olive Oil Times Staff

Don't be fooled by words like "Pure" and "Fine" when shopping for olive oil. Only "Extra Virgin" means the oil is free of defects and was extracted without harsh heat or chemicals.

Posted on March 15 2010

Why I always have (at least) 6 bottles of olive oil on hand.

by Olive Oil Voice blog

I use olive oil liberally. Most nights I'll bring a fresh baguette home from my artisan baker and I'll fill at least two identical dipping bowls with oils to contrast.

Posted on March 04 2010

Glossary of Olive Oil Tasting Terms

Glossary of Olive Oil Tasting Terms

by Olive Oil Times Staff

International Olive Oil Council – Sensory Assessment Vocabulary Tasting Terms

Posted on March 01 2010