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Farther Afield on the Olive Riviera

by Laura Rose

The tiny island of Palmaria, just a hop from the Ligurian coast of Italy, is an escape from an escape, a getaway that seems to exist beyond the known world.

Posted on May 23 2011

An Escape to the Olive Riviera

by Laura Rose

Along the rich, agricultural coast of Liguria, wild and cultivated olive trees cover the scenery in a cool green, culminating in this awe-inspiring outpost of Riviera life.

Posted on May 03 2011

It’s Life on the Farm in Italy, For a Week

by Laura Rose

The agriturismi offer a very personal introduction to rural living in Italy, allowing you to experience the process of growing food and a fundamental way of life.

Posted on March 07 2011

On the Ancient Path of Olive Oil in Puglia

by Laura Rose

Along the "Olive Oil Roads" ancient farms have become museums where you can learn about the local history of olive oil and its traditional production.

Posted on March 02 2011

Zero Kilometer Olive Oils and More at Rome’s Urbana 47

by Laura Rose

Steps from the Coliseum Angelo Belli's "zero kilometer" kitchen has become a favorite for locals and traveling foodies seeking authentic regional cuisine.

Posted on February 17 2011

Promoting (Real) Greek Food to Culinary Tourists

by Elena Paravantes

Industry experts, journalists, and chefs from around the world gathered in Athens to discuss the importance of food and gastronomy in Greek tourism.

Posted on February 07 2011

Celebrating Olive Oil Culture and Cuisine in Burhaniye

by Umut Egitimci

Each year locals and a few lucky tourists gather in this small town on the Aegean coast to salute olive oil culture with music, dance, exhibitions and great food.

Posted on February 02 2011

Sonoma Valley Olive Season

by Sophia Markoulakis

After the flood of tourists have retreated to their routines and the oenophiles have returned to their wine cellars, a new type of visitor is making a trip to Sonoma during the winter and exploring its burgeoning olive oil industry.

Posted on January 25 2011

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

Olives de Lucques

by Rupert Parker

The flesh comes away from the tiny stone easily and conjures up flavours of fresh almonds and avocados. I’m beginning to understand why the French prize them so highly.

Posted on December 07 2010

Olive Oil Flows at Harvest Time on Crete

by Curtis Cord

A visit to Crete during harvest time is an opportunity to see olive growers and mills at full tilt and to sample the region's flagship olive oil pressed just minutes before.

Posted on December 02 2010

At La Pergola, Searching For The Best

by Caroline Prosser

For Rome's famed La Pergola resturant Simone Pinoli looks for DOP, organic extra virgins, and the use of typical cultivation methods of the region.

Posted on April 28 2010

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

Massimo’s Oil

by Lisa Lucke

We dined al fresco, at a hand-hewn farm table that stretched across an ancient patio overlooking an olive grove. I watched carefully, but not too carefully, for signs that Marcella knew about the relationship.

Posted on March 22 2010

The Olive Tree Museum in Nyons, France

by Olive Oil Times Staff

For two millennia the olive tree has known phases of development and of regression due mainly to especially destructive frosts. Amongst the most significant were the years 1709 1766 1789 1890.

Posted on February 25 2010