12 Jun
Frantoio di Sant’Agata d’Oneglia
Italian family in the olive business since 120 years! more information @ www.frantoiosantagata.com
Archive for June, 2007
12 Jun
olive harvest impacted by January freeze
olive growers in the Central Valley saying damage from the severe January freeze has become evident in California olive groves. The Olive Growers Council says young trees planted in colder areas seem hardest hit. One farmer lost about half of a 30-acre grove. The freeze also damaged bud wood on mature trees, which will produce […]
11 Jun
Olive Oil, The Vegetable Fruit
Many people are surprised to learn that olive oil is actually a fruit. It appears more vegetable in nature, but appearances are deceiving – it's a fruit. Of course, most fruits don't have such wonderful oil associated with them, which is probably why we tend to think vegetable rather than fruit. The facts and figures […]
10 Jun
The Versatility of Olive Oil
Extra virgin olive oil has many uses. Did you know that leaving some olive oil in the fridge will give it the consistency of butter? And it spreads well too, tasting great!. It's a great alternative to butter, and much more healthy as well. Make up remover can be an expensive regular purchase. If you're […]
09 Jun
Olive Oil – Food For Thought, And For Life Too
Polyphenols. Do you know what they are, or how they might benefit you? Most people don't, but they are antioxidants found abundantly in olive oil. Why is that important, or even interesting? It is, because when polyphenols are consumed they have all kinds of good properties, such as helping to keep a heart healthy. Helping […]
