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Creamy pistachio pesto

This is a springy pairing for our new, grassy Greek EVOO. We've already made a post on all things pesto. But having discovered this pistachio pesto recipe, we decided it needs a dedicated blog post of its very own. It's creamy, versatile & ridiculously tasty. You may find yourself slathering it on everything—pastas, sandwiches, salad…even toast. Here's the method: Makes one cup To a blender add basil, 2 spring garlics (normal garlic always works) and 200ml of EVOO. Blitz it up until...

The perfect Napoletana pizza dough

As the warmer days are upon us, it is inevitable that friendly gatherings will exponentially grow over the next few months. And what better food than pizza to share in those moments! Home pizza ovens are also increasingly popular, overtaking our gardens, and holding a special place next to the barbeque... So we’re sharing this brilliant recipe from Eve Seemann—the head chef at Michelin-Starred Apricity in Mayfair. Although this is home-oven friendly, feel free to bake in your own pizza oven...

The Ultimate Guide to Alentejo, Portugal

Portugal isn’t just Lisbon, Porto, or the Algarve. Nestled somewhere in the middle there’s Alentejo: gentle, uncrowded, and wildly beautiful. Here’s how to eat, where to stay, and what to drink in Alentejo. Quick, before the secret's out! Waking up in Alentejo, everything is still and silent. Your eyes open to ceilings built of rammed earth and stone slabs, within a room devoid of right angles. Close your eyes, and the only sound is the distant sheeps or goats. Alentejo takes you back seve...

Mediterranean nespoli and almond cake

This cake encapsulates the taste of spring in Greece, combining sweet almonds and sour nespoli fruits. It’s best enjoyed with a cool drink, under a shady tree. Or, simple close your eyes & let the delicious evocative flavours of this Olive oil cake transport you to the Med. All across the Mediterranean this time of the year, nespoli trees gift us with their soft, sweet-sour orange fruits.These are sometimes hard to come across in the UK, so if you can’t find them, switch them up for an...

Introducing a small-batch EVOO from Northern Portugal

It seems like everyone in the olive oil world knows Marije. Ambitious, but decidedly artisan, she represents a new wave of olive oil producers who are increasingly improving the whole industry while keeping it small. This is a story about friends. In the early days of our olive oil adventures, we stumbled around Portugal meeting some of the most exciting women coming up in the space. That led us to Ana, our second producer ever and one who makes multi-award winning, high-polyphenolic extra vi...

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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...