Tasting Olive Oil
Mar. 25, 2022
The Flavors of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Countless factors influence the flavors in extra virgin olive oils. Understanding the basics can lead to satisfying results.
Aug. 26, 2021
Certain Food Proteins Reduce Bitterness and Pungency of EVOO
The findings could pave the way to increase the appeal of extra virgin olive oil for consumers turned off by bitter and pungent flavors.
Jun. 17, 2021
Olive Oil Sommelier Program Heads to Croatia
The Olive Oil Times Education Lab's flagship five-day sommelier program will be presented in Postira, Croatia coinciding with the fourth annual World Championship of Olive Picking and the local olive harvest this October.
Feb. 6, 2021
A Pioneering Blind Sensory Panel in Tunisia
A group of young blind Tunisians seeks certification of its tasting panel program.
Jul. 8, 2020
Famed New York Culinary School Will Close Its Doors
The International Culinary Center will be absorbed by New York's Institute for Culinary Education.
May. 1, 2020
Judging Underway in 8th NYIOOC, Results to Be Unveiled May 11
Expert judges begin analyzing over 850 entries in their homes and offices as the world's most prestigious olive oil competition gets underway during the coronavirus lockdown.
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Feb. 28, 2019
Sommelier Program to Follow 2019 NYIOOC
The eighth edition of the widely acclaimed program for olive oil sensory evaluation will follow the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition this May.
Jan. 29, 2019
37 Complete Sommelier Program in London
Olive oil professionals and enthusiasts from 17 countries gathered in central London as the prestigious program made its European debut.
Jan. 17, 2019
Sommelier Program to Commence in London
The London edition of the acclaimed six-day olive oil sommelier course will begin this weekend in Bloomsbury.
Nov. 12, 2018
Six-Day Program in London to Train New Generation of Olive Oil Experts
Few spots remain in the first London edition of the renowned program on olive oil quality assessment.
Oct. 1, 2018
Why One Good EVOO in Your Kitchen Is Not Enough
Olive oils, like wines, should be chosen to produce the ideal combination with the foods you're preparing.
Sep. 20, 2018
Olive Oil Sommelier Program Expands to London
The London edition of the acclaimed program will be held January 20-25 in Bloomsbury.
Sep. 19, 2018
18 Complete Sommelier Certification Program
Professionals and enthusiasts from eight countries who completed the six-day program at the International Culinary Center said they were eager to use their expertise to educate others and advance innovative projects.
Dec. 8, 2016
Tradition Breeds Better Nutrition in Italian Children
To improve the eating habits of Italian kids, sommelier Nicola Di Noia offers seminars for children on the secrets of extra virgin olive oil.
Nov. 2, 2016
Tasting olive oil makes Suzan Kantarci Savas happy. Such joy will serve her well in New York this April when she returns with her colleagues to taste over 900 samples in the world's largest olive oil competition.
Oct. 19, 2016
Olive Oil Sommelier Course Debuts in New York
The groundbreaking olive oil sensory assessment program at the International Culinary Center seeks to turn out expert olive oil tasters. Participants of the first level course agreed they're well on their way.
Aug. 19, 2016
5 Easy Ways to Know Your Olive Oil is a Ripoff
So you splurged for extra virgin olive oil, but did you get what you paid for? Here are five sure signs you got ripped.
Jul. 25, 2016
Olive Oil Sommelier Certification Course at New York's International Culinary Center
The renowned International Culinary Center (ICC) in New York and the Olive Oil Times Education Lab will present the first Olive Oil Sommelier Certification Level 1 Course October 8-10 at the ICC’s SoHo campus.
Apr. 14, 2016
International Culinary Center to Offer Olive Oil Sommelier Certification
The new program's executive director, Curtis Cord and Dorothy Hamilton, the founder of the International Culinary Center, announced the joint project at the NYIOOC press conference today.
Apr. 4, 2016
Increased Attention on Olive Oil Volatile Compounds
Increased attention is being paid to the study of volatile compounds in virgin olive oil and their interactions with the sensory profile.
Aug. 24, 2015
High Society: Chemists Recognize 9 Olive Oil Tasting Panels that Made the Grade
The American Oil Chemists' Society anointed 9 panels on its annual list of top tasters.