Category: Olive Oil Education
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A Two-Year Study Just Settled the Virgin vs. Refined Olive Oil Debate
A 656-person, two-year study found that virgin olive oil, not refined, preserved gut bacteria diversity and cognitive performance. Here is what the research actually measured.
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Caprese Salad, Elevated with Fresh Olio Nuovo
Heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and fresh olio nuovo. The simplest Italian salad, proof that great olive oil changes everything.
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Burrata, Mortadella & Focaccia: A 30-Second Italian Sandwich
A 30-second Italian sandwich that eats like a restaurant course. Warm focaccia, burrata, pistachio mortadella, crushed pistachios, basil, and olio nuovo.
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5-Minute Tuna, Artichoke & Pistachio Crostini
A quick snack that isn’t boring. Creamy tuna, grilled artichokes, parsley, and pistachios on crostini, huge flavor in five minutes.
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Crispy Roasted Chicken with Chimichurri
Crispy roasted chicken finished with fresh chimichurri, parsley, garlic, vinegar, chili, and good extra virgin olive oil. Simple food done right.
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Old-School Pesto in a Mortar (Why It Hits Different)
There’s a reason chefs still make pesto by hand. Fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, Parmigiano, and extra virgin olive oil, crushed in a mortar, no blender.
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The Easiest Burrata Appetizer (Pesto + Crostini)
Creamy burrata, fresh pesto, and crisp crostini, a simple 3-element appetizer that hits way above its weight, made with good olive oil and good bread.
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Pan con Tomate: The 5-Minute Spanish Olive Oil Classic
Pan con tomate is the simplest way to show off great olive oil, grated tomato, a generous pour of EVOO, flaky salt, good bread. Ready in 5 minutes.
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The Daily Olive Oil Shot: A Simple Health Ritual
A small morning shot of fresh extra virgin olive oil delivers polyphenols and antioxidants linked to heart health and lower inflammation, if the oil is fresh.
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What Makes Italian Olive Oil Different?
Italian olive oil has a global reputation, but what actually sets it apart? Regions, varieties, tradition, and the traps to avoid when buying it.