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All things pesto.

Pound, Baby Pound: Pesto Inferno! Since the 1990s, we have fallen victim to a dark crime: the industrialisation of pesto. Potato flakes and sunflower oil lurk in shop-bought jars. We need to get back to basics.It’s time to get your fingers green and begin making pesto at home again. And I’m here to show you how. On my pesto adventure, I learnt three pretty valuable life lessons.1) Make sure your blender lid is on tight. 2) Trust the Italians. They really do know what they are talking abou...

Yiayia Niki's cod bake from Kalamata

When you are served something by a Greek grandma, you know it is going to taste great, as they are using foolproof methods refined over generations. And this is exactly what the newly released cookbook "Yiayia" focuses on. The book takes you on a culinary journey through Greece, serving you stories as well as time-perfected recipes of yiayias (the greek word for grandmothers). This recipe is particularly special, as it comes from the same region our new EVOO now in Waitrose—the Peloponnese....

Crunchy salad with a homemade olive oil mayo

An indulgent salad, with the creaminess from mayo bringing together bright spring flavours like courgettes, radicchio, fennel, and mint. It's just the type of colourful excitement we like to throw down on our table this time of year... This month's recipe comes from Natalie Chassay, the host of our favourite online cooking platform. We've shared her work before, but we're still constantly in awe of how she creates the most colourful and flavour-forward meals out of a handful of ingredients....

Garlic confit made with extra virgin olive oil.

World's best kept secret: Garlic confit with extra virgin olive oil

A secret condiment that adds beautiful flavour to anything you make? This is it, folks. After a long time of roasting in olive oil, garlic gets tender and flavourful, slightly sweeter and less pungent than its raw version. It makes for a perfect, homemade condiment and spread. And once you make a big batch of it, pop in in an air-tight jar and enjoy for up to a month! You are likely to find yourself adding it to anything you can think of! Some of the favourite ways we have used it include:...

Spring crab, asparagus, & egg salad

This recipe from chef Lewis De Haas of Crispin was made for Citizens of Soil. He continues to bring us bright, colourful meals that really speak to the season. This dish is no exception, with delicate flavours and spring veg making its way to tables now. Here, Lewis gives us a classic egg & asparagus pairing, welcoming the hyper-seasonal green vegetable in a fresh combination which brings in a nice zestiness from the lemon and an indulgent, richness from the egg and EVOO. Sprinkle wi...

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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...