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Jul. 12, 2023
Torrijas (Spanish-Style Crispy French Toast)
The recipe is super simple and includes thick slices of semi-stale bread (or toasted fresh bread) soaked in a baking-spice infused milk mixture, dipped in eggs, and pan fried.
Jul. 11, 2023
First-Time NYIOOC Winners Find New Opportunities
From increased media coverage to easier access to lucrative foreign markets, first-time winners at the World Olive Oil Competition reflect on the results of their hardwork and success.
Jul. 7, 2023
Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Healthy and Delicious Baking
Extra virgin olive oil can add new flavors and characteristics to all kinds of baked goods while decreasing the consumption of unhealthy fats
Jul. 7, 2023
Sicilian and Sardinian Producers Attribute Award-Winning Quality to Innovation, Sustainability
Producers on Sicily and Sardinia overcame drought and macroeconomic challenges to craft some of this year's best extra virgin olive oils.
Jul. 6, 2023
Olive Oil Producers in Middle East Enjoy Award-Winning Finish to Bumper Harvest
Producers in Lebanon, Israel and Jordan overcame economic challenges to celebrate success at the 2023 World Olive Oil Competition.
Jul. 2, 2023
Good Oils Gone Bad: Recognizing Olive Oil Defects
What good olive oil tastes like and how to recognize some of the defects in an oil past its prime.
Jun. 30, 2023
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.
Jun. 30, 2023
Olive Oil Health Benefits for Dogs
Olive oil offers a wide range of benefits for dogs, including healthy skin, reduced inflammation, cardiovascular protection and reduced risk of diabetes.
Jun. 29, 2023
History and Terroir Guide Award-Winning Producer in Puglia
More than a century of olive oil production experience allowed the families behind Olio Mazzone to overcome a highly challenging season to triumph at the 2023 NYIOOC.
Jun. 28, 2023
We use a combination of soy sauce and ground turmeric to season the jasmine rice, even before it is stir-fried, making sure every grain is flavorful.
Jun. 28, 2023
Esporão Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Top Awards for Organic Olive Oils
What started as a family winery expanded into significant olive farming and oil production after a friendly challenge from an uncle to a nephew.
Jun. 28, 2023
East Asian Olive Oils Reach the World Stage
As extra virgin olive oil culture slowly expands in China and Japan, high-quality production in two of the world’s largest economies does too.
Jun. 27, 2023
The ambiguity in the term “olive oil” has long confused consumers and enriched disingenuous actors.
Jun. 27, 2023
Olive Oil Crispy Chicken Parm with Quick Pesto
These sandwiches are best enjoyed freshly made, including the pesto sauce and crispy chicken.
Jun. 27, 2023
38 Complete Sommelier Certification Program in New York
Professionals and enthusiasts from around the world completed an intensive week-long course on olive oil quality and sensory assessment.
May. 29, 2023
The health benefits of olive oil are mostly derived from monounsaturated fats and polyphenols. However, not all olive oils are created equally.
May. 28, 2023
Lobster rolls are a New England speciality, in fact, a delicacy. In our extra virgin olive oil poached lobster rolls, we aim to infuse as much flavor as possible into these sandwiches.
May. 21, 2023
Classic Cobb Salad with Olive Oil Bleu Cheese Dressing
Hearty main salads are especially satisfying for lunch or dinner. The salad components are classic, consisting of all those delicious ingredients known for a good Cobb Salad.
May. 17, 2023
How Olives Are Processed Into Oil
Modern technology has replaced traditional methods, from crushing olives to the final extraction process.
May. 14, 2023
For Award-Winning Producer Aires de Jaén, Sustainability Is Key to Quality
The producers behind Aires De Jaén say winning two Gold Awards at the 2023 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition validates their efforts to create a circular economy.
May. 13, 2023
Tradition, Technology Yield Winning Results for Southern Italian Producers
Producers from Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria and Campania overcame extreme weather, drought and pests to win awards at the World Competition.
May. 11, 2023
Americans Find Cost of Food Biggest Barrier to a Healthy Diet, Survey Finds
Just fifteen percent of Americans are familiar with the Mediterranean diet’s health benefits, a Cleveland Clinic survey finds.
May. 11, 2023
New Zealand Growers' Hopes Not Washed Away by Heavy Rains
New Zealand’s olive farmers started harvesting late last month, and although many producers look forward to a bountiful yield, they have been affected by the significant rainfall in recent months.
May. 10, 2023
A Record-Breaking Year for Producers in Turkey
With a triumphant showing, Turkish producers are again raising the bar at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition in a record-breaking year for the country’s olive oil sector in all aspects.