Oct 15, 2015 | Diet/Food, International News/Trends, Labelling
Both the health benefits of olive oil and the scandals about fraudulent labeling have been widely publicized. I wanted to know how to recognize and buy “real” oil. Johnny Madge, an international olive oil expert, who lives between Rome and a tiny, medieval...
Oct 12, 2015 | Diet/Food, NZ
Forgive me if I make you jealous, but I am currently staying in Andalucia, enjoying a beautiful Spanish autumn. The local people are intrigued and amused by my attempts to speak Spanish, but seem to love my enthusiasm for their food and culture, which are of course...
Sep 22, 2015 | Diet/Food, International News/Trends
Though no one would doubt his level of intellect, it might seem a bit of a stretch to imagine that an aerospace and aviation expert could become an award-winning extra virgin olive oil purveyor in just one year. Yet that’s exactly what Spain’s Alfonso Palazuelo did....
Sep 22, 2015 | Diet/Food, NZ
Often when buying a good loaf of bread – particularly for a recipe – there will be plenty left over and it can go to waste. Perhaps the most obvious choice is to use it for toast, but there are other good options (including): • grill bread for crostini or...
Sep 11, 2015 | Diet/Food, International News/Trends, Olives and Health
Recent news that a key substance in olive oil destroys cancer cells is a good reason to rethink your diet. Many people have pushed olive oil aside in recent years in favor of coconut oil, which has garnered headlines for its ability to improve everything from your...
Aug 31, 2015 | Diet/Food, International News/Trends
The Danish Dairy Research Foundation funded in July a study about a popular breakfast spread, butter. However, the results of the study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, backfired against the foundation which likely hoped it could promote the...
