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Autumn is in the air and the scents of apples, pumpkins and the new harvest olive oil abound. Indeed, October brings the slightly cooler air which invokes the picking of the first olive fruits. These … read more

Vinegar, like olive oil, is an ancient aliment which is enjoying a gourmet revival due to the gourmet vinegar options now available from around the world. Authentic Balsamic Vinegar of Modena from The … read more

In order to be judged Extra Virgin, Olive Oil is evaluated in two ways: their sensory attributes and the test results of a laboratory analysis. On the sensory side, the flavor and aroma must be withou … read more

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet". William Shakespeare's famous line uttered by Juliette may be true of roses, but not quite as true with olive vari … read more

One of my fondest olive oil milling season memories took place when I was invited to lunch at the most prestigious and awarded Organic Sicilian EVOO producers after helping out in their mill one eveni … read more