Jun 29, 2015 | Diet/Food, NZ
Chef and columnist O Tama Carey unleashes extra virgin olive oil from the realms dressing and drizzling, and discovers that with its peppery, nutty and mellow notes, the golden liquid makes a remarkable addition to dishes of both the sweet and savoury...
Jun 18, 2015 | Australia, Diet/Food, Olives and Health
There are few secrets at the Green Olive. Almost everything on the menu is grown or raised on the land just outside the cafe windows. And if diners want to know more about how the produce gets to the plate, they can sign up for one of the many cooking classes offered...
Jun 16, 2015 | Diet/Food, NZ
One of the most polarising debates I’ve seen lately is that concerning which fats and oils to include in your diet. So I thought I’d share with you what I’m using and what I’m not in terms of cooking, and the reasons behind this. Mainstays in...
Jun 11, 2015 | Diet/Food, International News/Trends
Kids may seem to have boundless energy, but running around the soccer field or baseball diamond takes effort — and burns lots of calories. As a parent or coach, it’s important to make sure kids are well fueled. They’ll play better on the field and feel better...
Jun 3, 2015 | Diet/Food, International News/Trends
Through their mutual passion for olive oil, their sense of creativity and love of good food, two olive oil enthusiasts — one an owner producer of an established olive oil mill, the other, chef-owner of one of the world’s best restaurants — have developed an olive oil...
Jun 3, 2015 | Diet/Food, International News/Trends
It’s called liquid gold, but can olive oil, like the precious metal, handle the heat? A long-standing myth is that you shouldn’t cook with olive oil. Yay – this reporter gets it right!