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What does the olive oil test from Keuringsdienst van waarde say? Read what the results mean, why freshness counts, and how the oils at Casa Gomez are checked.

A piece of crusty bread, a drizzle of good extra virgin olive oil, and a pinch of sea salt. Sometimes, that’s all you need. Simple dishes are exactly where the ingredients make the difference. At Casa Gomez, it’s all about enjoying Spanish flavors. That is why I have expanded our range with SAL de IBIZA: sea salt from the island of Ibiza, available in three different varieties. From pure salt for daily cooking to fleur de sel for the final touch and a colorful version with flowers. Sea salt from Ibiza, formed by sun and wind Ibiza is known for...

Many people automatically think of Italy when they think of premium olive oil. Tuscany, Umbria, and colorful labels have for years shaped the image of what the best extra virgin olive oil should be. But is that actually true? In the summer of 2026, the Financial Times, just after we published our own article "How Italian is Italian olive oil really?" at the end of June, published a striking article titled “Sorry, but Spanish olive oil is far superior to Italian.” That might sound provocative, and on social media, the discussion flared up about whether Greek, Italian, Turkish, or Spanish...

Anyone who barbecues regularly knows how convenient it is to quickly and evenly grease your grill grate, griddle, vegetables, meat, or fish. I personally like to use the Olivar de Segura Cooking Spray with extra virgin olive oil for this. Not only because it's easy to use, but especially because you use just enough oil without making a mess. This olive oil cooking spray is ideal for anyone who loves BBQ, grilling, and cooking with good ingredients. Why a cooking spray is so convenient for BBQ When barbecuing, you don't always want to use a generous pour of oil. Sometimes,...