The Case Against “Everyday” Olive Oil
Somewhere along the way in the United States, the term “everyday olive oil” started to mean “low-quality olive oil.” The idea is that you cook …
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Prices Are Going Up. Here’s Why
Importing authentic Italian extra virgin olive oil from producers we trust is a cornerstone of who we are here at Gustiamo. It’s a wonderful but …
The BIG Umbrian Oil Pop Up
The Gustiamo Olio Nuovo Pop Up is back, but with a new glow! The much awaited big size of Gaudenzi extra virgin olive oil gets …
Gambero Rosso: Fried Food Is Good For You, If Done Right
Italians know a thing or two about deep frying. After all, this is the land of arancini, fritto misto, carciofi alla giudía… need we say …
Yes, you can (and should) fry in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Frying in extra virgin olive oil gets a bad rap. A myth persists that other frying oils are somehow superior. Those EVOO skeptics couldn’t be …
Sardegna: Island of EVOO
ANTICHI ULIVETI EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL For their 2022/23 olive oil production, the Pinna family invested in a spanking new state-of-the-art olive mill, and they …
New Harvest EVOO from Lazio
“The quantity of oil we were able to make this year was much less than the 2021 production, but I was impressed by the aroma …
Happy New OIL
Question: Is there anything better than 101 ounces of freshly milled, green, peppery, farmer-made extra virgin olive oil from Umbria? Answer: YES! 101 ounces of freshly …
Highlight Italian Olive Oil with Pinzimonio
Have you ever tried an olive oil so good you wished you could drink it? Then pinzimonio is the dish for you. All you need …
How to choose your Summer EVOO
EXTRA VIRGIN SUMMER Fresh mixed greens, bruschetta with raw tomatoes, backyard BBQ, grain bowls, a quick pasta salad, or even gelato: the key to the …
What making organic EVOO actually means
Sometimes certifications hide meanings we don’t fully understand. It usually happens with obscure acronyms (IGP, COA, APHIS what?), but even super familiar words can sometimes …
PRESSURE: Limited Edition Olive Oil from Parco Dei Buoi and Ghetto Gastro
Introducing PRESSURE: a limited-edition olive oil with so much more than the elixir contained within. Born from a collaboration between Ghetto Gastro, Parco dei Buoi, …
On Bittman: How the Hell Do You Pick a ‘Good’ Olive Oil?
After years of researching, discussing, and exploring the infinite dark sides of the world of fake vs real Italian extra virgin olive oil, we came …
Fake Extra Virgin Olive Oil
It’s time for some real talk about Italian EVOO. When you buy olive oil, be aware that: ✗ PRODUCT OF ITALY does not mean that the actual …
Nancy Harmon Jenkins cooks with EVOO
Our friend Nancy Harmon Jenkins, a very talented food writer and journalist, just published an article that filled us with joy and flavorful memories. Nancy …
Pasta al Pomodoro Recipe
Pasta al Pomodoro is probably the most iconic Italian comfort food. It makes for a quick meal full of goodness for every day in every …
Antichi Uliveti Slow Food Presidium
Terrific news from the island of Sardegna. The 2019/2020 harvest of Antichi Uliveti del Prato extra virgin olive oil received a major recognition: the Slow Food …
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