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Defining Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Its Benefits

Posted by Lindsey Menhusen on 22nd Mar 2024

Extra virgin olive oil is commonly recognized as being the highest quality olive oil obtainable. This particular type of oil can only be produced from olives that were harvested before becoming ful … read more
5 Types of Olive Oils You Should Know

5 Types of Olive Oils You Should Know

Posted by Lindsey Menhusen on 22nd Mar 2024

For many reasons, olive oil is good for your health. It improves digestive system, prevents cancer, reduces inflammation, and moisturizes hair, etc. However, you need to know that specific types of … read more

Nutrition Facts About Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)

Posted by Lindsey Menhusen on 14th May 2018

It’s commonly known that extra-virgin olive oil has nutritional benefits greater than most olive oils for cooking. The specific nutrition facts about about extra virgin olive oil will only encourage y … read more

Enjoying The Mediterranean Diet In Your Own Kitchen

Posted by Jennifer Thornton on 23rd Mar 2016

Surely you have heard of the Mediterranean Diet, which evokes images of white-washed Greek islands, turquoise seas, and 90+ year-old men and women breakfasting on olives and olive oil. The Mediterrane … read more

A Flavorful Finale: How to Use Olive Oil as a Finisher

Posted by Chef Mario & Lynn Olivi and Katie Jarecki, The Olive Tap Downers Grove on 20th Mar 2015

Olive Oil is so versatile, yet its numerous assets are often “un-tapped”by many. The question we often hear from our clients is what to do with Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO). They ask, "Is it for cook … read more