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Meet Maria and our original extra virgin olive oil from Crete

The extra virgin olive oil from the Amargiotakis family in the wine region of Crete—our OG, the one that started it all—is back. The story goes likes this: Some 20 years ago Michael met Maria on a boat between Santorini and Crete. They become instant friends. After many visits over the years, they became like family (Michael even became the godfather of Maria's son). Michael and Sarah then used to travel to Greece during the olive harvest, and after several years of bringing back litres o...

The Ultimate Andalucían Travel Guide

Discover a more "tranquilo" approach to travel with our guide to Spain's sunny south. We're talking what to eat, where to go, and why you’ll love it... “Those who don't have too much of a plan are often the ones that have the best time. When some travellers get frustrated with the late eating hours or shops closing for siesta, I tell them to be a trout, not a salmon.” — Alexis Kerner, international olive oil judge and sommelier based in Sevilla. Andalucía beckons the curious traveller. Co...

Meet Marina and learn about our new Spanish olive oil

We’re finally saying "bienvenidos" to our newest extra virgin olive oil—hailing from Andalucía. But if this region is the largest producer of olive oil in the world, then how come it took us so long to find one from there? Why, in a country that dominates the global production of olive oil, was it hard for us to find a producer? Let’s just say right here from the start that we always wanted a Spanish oil. After all, we love this place. I used to live in Madrid, we got married in Barcelona, I...

The ultimate Istrian travel guide: what to do in this hidden foodie gem

Take a trip to the "new Tuscany", Croatia's gastronomy capital. And I’ll tell you exactly how to eat and drink your way through it. When booking a trip to Croatia, most head south to the rocky beaches and holiday resorts. But there is a heart-shaped peninsula, hidden up in the northwest. Where the sea appears to shimmer and hills dense with truffle. Where there are islands to hop, vineyards to roam, and narrow streets to wander. Welcome to Istria. Ever since the Romans spread olive groves,...

Introducing the Istrian: Meet Lena and the family behind our newest olive oil

Where can you find the best olive oil in the world? We’re diving into a whole new region that’s likely not on a lot of people’s radars. But how did we get here and why are we now singing the praises of this foodie paradise… **This is a small batch of 900 bottles from the Oct 2022 harvest, so do *not* sleep on this.** If you ask who makes the best olive oils in the world, the default will likely be an almost automatic “Italy.” The Italians are world-class at marketing their food and culture. ...

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How to taste extra virgin olive oil: A sommelier's guide to extra

What exactly does "extra" taste like? How do you know if what you've bought is the real deal? Here's a guide for what to look out for when trying an olive oil. So, let's pop open a new bottle, and let's explore.

Mango sorbet with olive oil

Prepare to be blown away by this flavour pairing. Sweet, fragrant mango with rich, grassy extra virgin olive oil—a dessert you won't stop thinking about. Time to get your hands on some seasonal mangos! Ok, but what is the craze all about? Well, the Alphonso variety is available only for a very short period of time each year and it has got a superior texture and flavour—you can literally taste the sun. Though not local, it is one of our favourite ultra-seasonal fruits and such a big treat. Th...

Pouring a spoon of extra virgin olive oil

5 reasons to start your day with a spoonful of EVOO

The start of the New Year is for many of us the time to reflect, set our resolutions, and create new habits. Some will meditate, some will start learning a new skill and others… will start taking a spoonful of olive oil in the morning! This oil “trend” started to emerge quite recently with celebs swearing by it. Some, like Kourtney Kardashian, shoot a spoonful of it every other day, while others, like Sophia Loren, take it to the next level by bathing in it. Beyonce consumes it so liberally...