Lillie Nelson

It is therefore no surprise that this basic ingredient in Italian cuisine boasts several Protected Designations of Origin or PDO (just like wine and cheese),… Read More »Is Olive Oil From Italy Good?

Tuscany has the optimal climate for olives, and the region is well known for excellent oil. However, many other regions in Italy produce quality oil,… Read More »Where Is Olive Oil Made In Italy?

Greeks, Italians and Spanish have been cooking with extra virgin olive oil for centuries long and we don’t see any adverse effects arising from these… Read More »Do Italian Cook With Extra Virgin Olive Oil?

Even though olive oil has a lower smoke point than other cooking oils, quality extra virgin olive oil is still a good option option for… Read More »Is It Safe To Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil For Cooking?

The history of olive oil dates back to 5000 B.C. Olive trees were introduced in Italy, specifically Sicily, through the movements and expansion of the… Read More »Did Olive Oil Originate In Italy?

One of its most important gourmet exports and a staple of Italian cuisine from north to south, the oil extracted from the fruit of the… Read More »How Long Have Italians Been Using Olive Oil?

EVOO (and Australian EVOO specifically) is the best extra virgin olive oil you can get. It’s high in monosaturated (read: good) fats and antioxidants and… Read More »Is Olive Oil From Australia Good?

Spain produces on average about 44% of the world’s supply of olive oil each year, twice as much as Italy and four times as much… Read More »What Percentage Of Olive Oil Does Spain Produce?