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By Gözde Aslantaþ, The olive orchards in the Bergama-Dikili-Zeytindað triangle, including some parts of Ayvalýk, have caused concern with about 40 percent loss in harvest. Discussing the definition of “natural disaster” at the “Olive and Bergama” panel discussion within the scope of the 71st International Bergama Festival, the producers asked for urgent action for putting [...]

By Alex Malamud, These oils from the L.A. Olive Oil Competition are available at markets or online. They are gold medal winners unless otherwise noted. Pasolivo Central Coast Blends, Paso Robles. Best of Show winner. $18.75-$25.95 for 500 ml. Rainbow Grocery, Pasta Shop Village Market (Ferry Building), Atherton Inn Bed and Breakfast (Redwood City), Say [...]

By Leah Larkin, He carefully pours a small quantity of the liquid from the dark green bottle into a tiny spoon, lifts the spoon to his nose and sniffs the contents. “It smells of fresh-cut grass,” he proclaims. He then moves the spoon to his mouth and inhales, letting the juice roll around in his [...]

Recipe by Sarah Hobbs, Photo by William Meppem, Preparation Time: 10 minutes Makes : 1 1/3 cups

By Jan Risher, “Many hosts are looking for new ways to prepare meals that are a little less expected,” says Bob Bauer, president of the North American Olive Oil Association. “The recipes we developed specifically for summer events use common ingredients and straightforward preparation methods, plus they can be adjusted to suit personal preferences or [...]

Chopin Vodka Launches National Competition for Bartenders and Chefs to Create the Perfect Stuffing for the CEO Martini The makers of Chopin Vodka have taken their search for the perfect olive to garnish their signature CEO (Chopin Extra Olives) Martini to the next level. Together with Wine Spectator and Food Arts magazines, Chopin Vodka has [...]

Article by LONG HWA-shu, Photo by Marina Samovsky, A Long Grove store sells olive oil on tap to the delight of a growing number of oil lovers. Not just several kinds, but as many as 22 from specialty producers in Spain, Italy, Greece, Australia, Chile, Argentina and also California. The Olive Tap of Long Grove, [...]

Quand la chimie vient confirmer le plaisir des sens… Une étude menée par le Laboratoire de Chimie des Molécules Bioactives des Arômes (LCMBA) de l’Université Nice Sophia Antipolis reconnaît scientifiquement la typicité aromatique unique de l’huile d’olive de Nice. Réalisée en laboratoire, une étude scientifique est venue confirmer la typicité aromatique unique des huiles d’olive [...]

Tasmanian olive oil producers are struggling to meet demand this year, with a cold snap cutting yields. Widespread frosts have been reported, with some areas recording a record run of frosty nights. While harvest is not over, early expectation have oil yields down by half in some areas. Producer Anne Ashbolt says drought stressed trees [...]

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The Farm Market at California State University, Fresno will present its Summer Harvest Festival on Saturday, June 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, based on last year’s popular Summer Solstice Celebration, will feature various cooking and BBQ demonstrations and samplings of farm products produced and/or processed by Fresno State students at the [...]

Q. I’ve read that olive oil can be used for vaginal dryness. I couldn’t tell if I should include olive oil in my diet or actually apply it directly to the vagina. A. This remedy calls for topical application of olive oil to the vagina. It seems to lubricate dry tissues. Here is what one [...]

Si vous voulez savoir comment est faite l’huile d’olive, voici une vidéo du Moulins à huile d’olives de Velaux (Aix en Provence).

Boisson gazéifiée rafraîchissante aux extraits d’olive. Formulé avec du concentré d’eau d’olives, de l’extrait de feuille d’olivier et du sucre de raisin, cette boisson aux accents méditerranéens vous apporte des antioxydants naturels (polyphénols) présents dans l’olive. Enfin un soda issu de l’olivier sur le marché des « soft-drinks ». Versez le dans un verre et [...]

Claire Doole visits a Córdoba olive farmer and finds he is doing his bit to combat global warming. As far as the eye can see, olive groves dot the hills of Andalucia. For centuries, the groves have supplied olives and olive oil – staples of Spanish cuisine – to restaurants and retailers. But over the [...]