The fresh extra virgin olive oil delivers a wonderful flavor, fine aroma and of course, all its legendary health benefits, many of which have been mentioned on this blog. So, we thought of producing a small article on highlighting the two most important tips when storing olive oil that will ensure that it...
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Empty olive oil bottles can provide an excellent fodder for several Do-it-Yourself (DIY) craft projects. You can create different types of lamps from olive oil bottles, or even try making an attractive vase—either with simple, safe craft skills or with more elaborate and risky techniques, if you believe you have the...
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Although, we at OliveShop.com prefer to collect premium olive oils, instead of growing our own brand, we do receive many emails, on how can someone produce olive oil of high quality. So, we took the liberty of contanting some of the producers, we have on our catalog, and ask them, to provide us with some tips and tricks, in order to...
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We have received quite a few emails, asking us to briefly present the various tasting descriptions of Olive Oil. So, instead of pointing some in a post, we took the liberty of reposting the full list of the International Olive Oil Council (IOOC).
Some of the terms, might sound a bit scientific, but pretty much you will get the...
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Have you ever wondered what to do with that bottle of extra virgin olive oil that you forgot in the back of your kitchen cabinet? Properly stored, olive oil will keep longer than other edible oils – up to two years. However, once opened, it is best to use the oil within 60 to 90 days. So, if your olive oil has turned flat or...
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Some tips about table olives :
SIZE:
The olive's suitability for table consumption is a function of its size, which is important to presentation. Olives between 3 and 5 g are considered medium-sized, while those weighing over 5 g are large.
SHAPE:
Fruits that are more or less spherical in shape usually sell best, although some...
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