Lillie Nelson

Olive oil is a liquid fat obtained from olives (the fruit of Olea europaea; family Oleaceae), a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin, produced… Read More »Is Olive Oil Actually Made Of Olives?

What olives are used for olive oil? You can use black or green olives to make olive oil. However, green olives are usually prefered as… Read More »What Color Olives Are Used For Olive Oil?

There is only one way to know if the olive oil is cold pressed; the resulting quality of the olive oil. Specifically, if the olive… Read More »How Can You Tell If Olive Oil Is Cold Pressed?

Olive oil and extra virgin olive oil are both made from olives, but the method of extracting the oil is different. As a result, they… Read More »Are All Olive Oils The Same?

Rich Flavor – Kalamata extra virgin olive oil has a stable, fruity flavor with low acidity and low bitterness. What does kalamata olive oil taste… Read More »Is Kalamata Olive Oil Bitter?

There are many types of olives, including variations within black and green olives. Kalamata olives are neither; the large, smooth olives are actually a deep… Read More »Are Kalamata Olives And Green Olives The Same?

According to D’Olivo Tasting Bar, Greeks far surpass other nations in how much olive oil they consume. In fact, on average, people in Greece have… Read More »Do They Drink Olive Oil In Greece?

Sliced black olives are used mainly as toppings on sandwiches and pizzas or used to flavour pastas etc. Black olives are usually stuffed with pimentos,… Read More »What Type Of Olives Are On Pizza?

The flavors of briny green olives and salty, smoked bacon are a magical pair as a pizza topping. Why are green olives not used on… Read More »Can Green Olives Be Used On Pizza?