For Thanksgiving, olive oil is flowing in the creative minds and kitchens of chefs and home cooks alike. EVOO elevates holiday flavors without changing the beloved classics.

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Food & Cooking

Sep. 22, 2015

Vegetables Fried in Extra Virgin Olive Oil More Nutritionally Beneficial than Boiled

Frying vegetables in extra virgin olive oil adds to the antioxidant qualities of the produce, according to a recent Spanish scientific study.

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Aug. 24, 2015 Food & Cooking

Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a 'Pillar of My Cuisine'

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Jun. 9, 2015 Food & Cooking

In Paris, You Might Want to Miss Lunch

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May. 29, 2015 Food & Cooking

Researchers Develop Spreadable Olive Oil

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Apr. 6, 2015 Food & Cooking

McDonald’s Uses Olive Oil in New Sandwich

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Mar. 18, 2015 Food & Cooking

Mediterranean Lifestyle Alive and Well on Crete

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Food & Cooking

Feb. 5, 2015

Jaén Showcases Spain’s Best at Madrid Fusión

Xanty Elias of Restaurante Acanthúm took first prize in the XII International Award for Cooking With Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Madrid.

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Food & Cooking

Jan. 15, 2015

Is That Olive Oil in Your Cocktail?

Mixologists are blending EVOO with vodka and gin-based drinks to add a luscious, fruity twist.

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Food & Cooking

Dec. 15, 2014

Planeta's Cooking Secrets

The Sicilian wine and oil producers have let go of their closely-held family recipes.

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Food & Cooking

Nov. 7, 2014

Eataly Chicago Hosts a Celebration of Italian Flavors

At a traveling Italian cooking congress hosted at Eataly, chefs were called in to offer modern interpretations of traditional techniques and ingredients.

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Food & Cooking

Oct. 27, 2014

Use Olive Oil for Frying

A new study shows olive oil stands up better to repeated heating and may be the best choice for frying.

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Food & Cooking

Oct. 16, 2014

Cooking Congress Prompts Chefs to Explore Ancient Mediterranean Cuisine

The first Mediterranean Cooking Congress offered chefs from eight Mediterranean nations the opportunity to explore the roots of their cooking heritage.

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Food & Cooking

Oct. 13, 2014

Extra Virgin at Gastronomika

The 16th International Gastronomy Congress showcased extra virgin olive oil and its many culinary applications.

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Food & Cooking

Sep. 17, 2014

Products Provide New Ways to Enjoy Olive Oil

Two products released this month provide a new twist on the old standby.

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Food & Cooking

Jul. 29, 2014

Cereal for Breakfast? Pass the Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Some high-profile culinary professionals have been topping their breakfast cereals with extra virgin olive oil.

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Food & Cooking

Jul. 16, 2014

Change is the Butter on Life's Bread

Some may need some gentle coercion through the clever development of products to adopt heart-healthy EVOOs instead of Butter.

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Food & Cooking

Jun. 9, 2014

Seville Hosts 8th Armonia Competition

Extra virgin olive oil and rice were the key ingredients in a cooking competition at the 8th Armonia International Olive Oil Competition.

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Food & Cooking

May. 27, 2014

Celebrating the Taggiasca

Producers and chefs gathered in Taggia to celebrate an important olive cultivar and the exquisite oil that bears the village's name.

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Food & Cooking

May. 14, 2014

Movie Popcorn's Dramatic Twist

Palace Cinemas in Australia offers popcorn made with olive oil turning what many people class as “junk food” into a far healthier option.

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Food & Cooking

May. 7, 2014

Olive Oil Course Spans the Journey from Tree to Table

A new course from the International Olive Oil School will lead participants through the basics of olive oil tasting and food pairing techniques.

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Food & Cooking

Feb. 17, 2014

'Espérantine' Olive Oil Chocolates: Original and Full of Flavor

Francesco Martorana crafts Marseille's celebrated olive leaf-shaped chocolates with organic olive oil, almonds and mint.