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Jerusalem Artichoke with Pickled Onions and Hazelnuts

Aurore is back at it again with another healthy and delicious recipe to get us through the grim winter months. Ideally, make this around the time you make her burrata and roasted beetroots to use up the leftover hazelnuts. Either way, this raw Jerusalem artichoke with zesty citrus is just what we need to feel nourished and happy as we work our way into longer days...

Burrata and Roasted Beetroots

Here we start with a very simple roasted beetroot salad, starter plate or even lunch with indulgent burrata, walnuts and of course—EVOO. This series of recipes is based on seasonal ingredients at their peak.

Lentils recipe | Greek recipe | extra virgin olive oil

From Maria's Table: Vegan Cretan Lentils

Is there anything more healthy and hearty than a big bowl of lentils? The first time Maria put this on a plate in front of me, all those lovely feelings of a nurturing meal came back. So, since it's a grim month in an extra grim time, I thought we'd share Maria's take on this classic Mediterranean diet dish—that offers so much cheap and cheerful nutrition to get us through any season.

Cretan Dolmades Recipe from our Greek Table

From Maria's Table: Cretan Dolmades

Maria is a dolmades champ. It's mainly down to her rolling skills and speed, but the recipe is pretty amazing (and simple), too. Follow her straight-forward Mediterranean approach and you'll be creating your own Cretan table at home in no time.

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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...