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A healthy gift or present: extra virgin olive oil
For many, holidays and birthdays are the perfect opportunity to surprise your loved ones with a special gift. I have always had a hard time coming up with something new every time, especially for those who already have everything. Therefore, if you are looking for a luxurious and healthy gift for someone who really enjoys cooking or enjoys good food, consider extra virgin olive oil. In this blog I want to explain why extra virgin olive oil goes well with holidays such as Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Sinterklaas and Christmas and why extra virgin olive oil is...
Which olive oil for frying?
Which olive oil to use for cooking? Extra virgin olive oil is always used for frying and cooking in Spain. It is a healthy and stable cooking oil according to scientific studies. My Spanish family cooks with nothing else. Since I moved out of my parents' house, I received a 5-litre tin of extra virgin olive oil Oro de Genave from my parents every year, which lasted me a year, and then I would receive a new tin in December. Just in time because the old tin was empty. As long as I can remember, this was the only cooking...
Health benefits of extra virgin olive oil
What makes extra virgin olive oil so healthy and is it considered a healthy source of fat? Science has done a lot of research into the health effects of olive oil and therefore a lot has been published about it. In this blog I want to mention these health effects and explain what makes the extra virgin olive oil that I sell special. Health effects of extra virgin olive oil Several scientists have conducted research into properties of extra virgin olive oil that may have beneficial effects on health. I will try to summarize this briefly here with references to...
How do you recognize good quality extra virgin olive oil?
Olive oil, one of the most beloved and versatile oils in the kitchen. Extra virgin olive oil boasts an impressive range of flavors, aromas, and health benefits. Not all olive oils are the same, and supermarkets offer various types of olive oil. Therefore, I want to share a few tips for recognizing high-quality extra virgin olive oil when you're buying it. 1. Age and Harvest Date of the Olive Oil Unfortunately, olive oil is not like a good wine: it doesn't get better with age. The freshness of the olive oil is key to the best taste and nutritional value....
