Extra Virgin Olive Oil vs Olive Oil: what’s the difference?
Let’s clear something up: “extra virgin olive oil” and plain ol’ “olive oil” are NOT the same thing. Not even close. And no, the differences …
PRESSURE EVOO lauded in the Olive Oil Times
A few years ago, during our annual trip to the olive harvest, we were resting under two ancient trees on Francesco Travaglini’s Parco dei Buoi …
Classic Sicilian Arancini with Spicy Beef and Pea Ragu
This recipe for classic Sicilian arancini with saffron risotto and spicy beef and pea ragu comes to us from our very good friend Phil Buccellato, …
Sardegna: The Most Precious Olio Nuovo in Years
Antichi Uliveti Olio Nuovo is more precious than ever: there are VERY few bottles available, but with this year’s Olio Nuovo, Fratelli Pinna really made …
Winter Salad: Fennel, Taggiasca Olives, and Oranges
This un-recipe embodies the sweet and spicy of Taggiasca olives in a salad bowl. Fennel, oranges, and olives are a classic combination for a good …
Harvest News from Liguria: “Best EVOO in Years”
We just got off the phone with Gigi at Frantoio Benza, who makes our cult-favorite Taggiasca extra virgin olive oil. His verdict about the 2024/25 …
Dario Cecchini’s Olive Oil Cake with Oranges and Pine Nuts
Cakes aren’t the first thing you think of when you hear the name Dario Cecchini, Italy’s most famous butcher. But we can assure you this …
Fresh from Sicilia: New Harvest Pianogrillo
If you could bottle up the Sicilian countryside, what would it taste like? New harvest Pianogrillo extra virgin olive oil! Lorenzo Piccione, the mastermind behind …
Always Cook Tomatoes With Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Fantastic news for pasta al pomodoro lovers the world over! Scientists proved that you should always cook tomatoes with olive oil. Tomatoes and extra virgin …
Gambero Rosso: “Antichi Uliveti Best Olive Oil in Sardegna”
Sardegna draws the attention of experts, producing extra virgin olive oil of better and better quality each year. When Gambero Rosso turned the spotlight on …