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Burrata and Roasted Beetroots

Here we start with a very simple roasted beetroot salad, starter plate or even lunch with indulgent burrata, walnuts and of course—EVOO. This series of recipes is based on seasonal ingredients at their peak.

Extra virgin olive oil | early harvest | Citizens of Soil

Fake Olive Oil: Frauds, Scams & How to Spot the Real Deal

The olive oil industry is rife with fraud. When buying an olive oil, there are basic facts you should demand to be transparent. Here are the questions to ask...

Lentils recipe | Greek recipe | extra virgin olive oil

From Maria's Table: Vegan Cretan Lentils

Is there anything more healthy and hearty than a big bowl of lentils? The first time Maria put this on a plate in front of me, all those lovely feelings of a nurturing meal came back. So, since it's a grim month in an extra grim time, I thought we'd share Maria's take on this classic Mediterranean diet dish—that offers so much cheap and cheerful nutrition to get us through any season.

Cretan Dolmades Recipe from our Greek Table

From Maria's Table: Cretan Dolmades

Maria is a dolmades champ. It's mainly down to her rolling skills and speed, but the recipe is pretty amazing (and simple), too. Follow her straight-forward Mediterranean approach and you'll be creating your own Cretan table at home in no time.

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How To Taste Extra Virgin Olive Oil: An Olive Oil Sommelier's Guide

What exactly does "extra" taste like? How do you know if what you've bought is the real deal? Here's a guide for what to look out for when trying an olive oil. So, let's pop open a new bottle, and let's explore.

Behind the bottle: an interview with artist Chiara Perano.

We met Chiara Perano a long way from Tuscany, in her studio on the south coast of England. Her Italian roots, however, were present in the space around us. Books by Italian artists, clippings of Italian renaissance paintings on the walls, and an obvious connection to the romance of this country. Chiara was our first choice for an artist to design our Tuscan Extra Rare olive oil, and the partnership seemed serendipitous: she tells us in the studio that she was musing on the possibility of de...

Why Olive Oil Deserves a Place at Your Table

Olive oil is having a moment. What was once considered just a cooking fat is now (and rightfully so) being praised for its role as a functional food, one that supports gut health, reduces inflammation, and balances hormones. But quality matters, and not all olive oils are created equal. We talked to Phoebe Liebling (Registered Nutritional Therapist), about why a high-quality olive oil deserves a place at your table. Olive oil has always been called ‘healthy’, but lately it feels like it’s h...