Vegetables Cooked in Extra Virgin Olive Oil Vegetables cooked in extra virgin olive oil.A study published in the Journal of Food Chemistry found that the phenols and antioxidants from extra virgin olive oil are transferred to vegetables cooked in it, thereby increasing the nutrition content of...
Safe to Cook with Extra Virgin Olive Oil? Safe to cook with extra virgin olive oil? Many people believe that it is not a good idea to cook with extra virgin olive oil. Several scientific studies have proven over the years that this myth is simply...
Olive Oil Health Benefits update Olive Oil Health Benefits update. Olive oil is good for us--so good that it is considered both a healthy food and a delicious medicine! There are so many articles about the scientific evidence for the health benefits of extra virgin olive...
olive grove enviroment & natural biodiversity Olive grove enviroment & natural biodiversity. Biodiversity is a coined term for the diversity of species of plants, animals, bacteria and microorganisms that live in a given space. The biodiversity that exists today on planet Earth is the product of...
ATHENA international olive oil competition ATHENA international olive oil competition. ATHIOOC is the fastest growing international olive oil competition in the world and has already gained the respect of hundreds of olive oil producers and international judges. The fourth edition will take place at Nafplion, one of the most historic...
Greek Olive Oil ranked the Best in World Greek Olive Oil ranked the Best in World. Olive oil, the “Golden Liquid”, it has been part of Greek history since antiquity. It was regarded a basic and irreplaceable nutritional component of Greeks, helping to protect health and...
Classic tomato & basil spaghetti Classic tomato & basil spaghetti Ingredients 1 bunch of fresh basil 1 medium onion 2 cloves of garlic 1 kg ripe tomatoes , or 2 x 400g tins of quality chopped tomatoes Gourmet olive oil by Mavroudis 1 tablespoon red wine...
Traditional baked Greek Pastichio Traditional baked Greek Pastichio. Greek food relies heavily on olive oil, wine, fish, and lamb. Because of the terrain, goats and sheep are more commonly raised, so beef dishes are rare. Olives, cheeses (especially feta!), and yogurt are also popular ingredients in...
6 Beauty Hacks Using Olive Oil 6 beauty hacks using olive oil. While many of the benefits of olive oil are well documented, you may not know that this heart-healthy powerhouse can also contribute to your hair and skincare routine. It has been used for centuries...
Propagating An Olive Tree From Cuttings Propagating an olive tree from cuttings. Fill an 8-inch nursery pot with a mix of sand and peat. Completely saturate the mix with water but press out excess water. Poke a hole 3 - 4 inches deep in the center. Cuttings...
