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One Day Olive Oil Courses

29 January 2020 by Judy Ridgway

A line up of oils fr the tasting

Thanks to popular request I am continuing my one day olive oil tasting and appreciation courses in London and Brighton in 2020.  The next courses in London will be held on Tuesday 18th February and Friday 27th March.  Brighton dates are open to negotiation anytime between now and late April. I keep the classes fairly…

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Filed Under: Miscellaneous, Olive oil Tagged With: Londn and Brighton, Tasting classes

Extra virgin olive oil enhances game recipes

23 April 2019 by Judy Ridgway

This month I have been experimenting with cooking various kind of game with extra virgin olive oil and I have been very pleased with the results.  The olive oil helps to lubricate what can often be quite dry meat and gives an excellent flavour to the dish.  Using olive oil in this way also contributes …

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Filed Under: Olive oil, Recipes Tagged With: Game

Website of the Month: March

2 April 2019 by Judy Ridgway

Artisan olive oil company:  I am often asked “How much should I pay for a good extra virgin olive oil?”  This is quite a difficult question to answer.  The quick response is “as much as you can afford”, but there are oils which are very expensive which are arguably not worth the money that is…

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Filed Under: Olive oil Tagged With: Italy, Spain, Tunisia, websites

Off the Shelf: March

18 March 2019 by Judy Ridgway

Here is another post in my series looking at extra virgin olive oils taken at random from the marketplace. I am very lucky to have samples of evoo sent to me from time to time direct from the producers and of course these oils are likely to be the very best they produce.  So I…

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Filed Under: Olive oil Tagged With: Greece, Italy, Spain

Great Olive Oil Stories

18 February 2019 by Judy Ridgway

There are so many great stories about the amazing people in the olive oil world that I have decided to highlight some of them from time to time. Mother’s Garden: The first in the series concentrates on Martin and Maggie who have developed and marketed the excellent Mother’s Garden brand of extra virgin olive oil…

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Filed Under: Miscellaneous, Olive oil Tagged With: Spain

Off the Shelf: November

13 November 2018 by Judy Ridgway

Here is another post in my new series looking at extra virgin olive oils taken at random from the marketplace. I am very lucky to have samples of evoo sent to me from time to time direct from the producers and of course these oils are likely to be the very best they produce.  So…

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Filed Under: Olive oil Tagged With: South Africa, Spain

Widening distribution for The Olive Oil Diet

7 November 2018 by Judy Ridgway

Great to be able to announce widening distribution for my book with Dr. Simon Poole, The Olive Oil Diet.  It was first published in the English Language by Robinson Books, a subsidiary of Little Brown. It is now on general distribution in the UK and also in the US. La Dieta del Aceite de Oliva…

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Off the Shelf: September

8 September 2018 by Judy Ridgway

Olives ripening on the tree

Here is another post in my new series looking at extra virgin olive oils taken at random from the market. I am very lucky to have samples of evoo sent to me from time to time direct from the producers and of course these oils are likely to be the very best they produce.  So…

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Diary of Tasting Classes

11 August 2018 by Judy Ridgway

Here are the probable dates for my schedule of extra virgin olive oil tasting classes in London early next year.  I will be running another advanced course in February 2019, dates yet to be set.  I have also had some interest in courses at the weekend, this might be possible a little later in the year…

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Filed Under: Miscellaneous, Olive oil Tagged With: Tasting classes

Off the Shelf: July

30 July 2018 by Judy Ridgway

Olives ripening on the tree

Here is another post in my new series looking at extra virgin olive oils taken at random from the market. I am very lucky to have samples of evoo sent to me from time to time direct from the producers and of course these oils are likely to be the very best they produce.  So…

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Filed Under: Olive oil Tagged With: Italy, Lebanon, Spain

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The Olive Oil Diet
The best choice for a long and healthy life

My latest book, written with co-author Dr. Simon Poole, has just reached its third reprint. It is available from Waterstone's shops and online

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Around the World with Olive Oil
A look at quality, styles and flavour characteristics
This is a monograph for the International Food and Wine Society. It is available direct from the society

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