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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Great Olive Oil Stories
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…
Off the Shelf: November
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…
Widening distribution for The Olive Oil Diet
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…
Off the Shelf: September
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…
Diary of Tasting Classes
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…
Off the Shelf: July
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…
Spanish Stars
Spanish olive oil producers have really upped their game in recent years and the Italians are going to have to start making more of an effort to keep their pre-eminent place in the minds of British cooks. Here is a selection of Spanish extra virgin olive oils which have grabbed my attention so far this…
Website of the Month
Spanish Gastrolarder This brand new website selling Spanish food specialities has been set up by Eleana Gracia who moved to London from Spain in 2010. She is passionate about the good things of Spain, but particularly about extra virgin olive oil which she has been studying for the past few years. She is also a…
Off the Shelf: June
After a short gap I am continuing my new series of posts looking at a range of 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…