A Beginner's Guide to EVOO

We are committed to providing your home with the ultimate Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) out there. Our oils are sourced from various countries around the world. With different olive varietals, we provide you with their crush date, area of origin, and a full chemical analysis of each Premium EVOO.

Our EVOO even come with their own unique intensity in bitterness. More specifically, our oils range from a mild to robust intensity. While the mild EVOO’s offer a buttery and light peppery finish, a medium EVOO offers a more fruity flavor and peppery finish. The robust EVOO, on the other hand, offers a bold flavor and a peppery finish that gives that extra kick to your dish.

To learn about our EVOO’s smoke point (the temperature it begins to chemically break down at), click here.

Our Premium EVOO has gone through a series of chemical requirements, as well as a tasting panel. These requirements include the following:

1. Be pressed within 6 hours of harvest
2. Contain Much higher levels of antioxidants, particularly vitamin E
3. Contain very low fatty acids

Not only do our EVOO's work great in marinades, sautéing, roasting and grilling, our oils are also known for their incredible health benefits: 

1. Lower cholesterol levels
2. Lower the risk of heart disease
3. Help prevent cancer

Now that you know a bit about our EVOO, it’s time to see the oils work their magic! Between desserts, sauces, and entire entrées, there’s an endless number of opportunities for our oils. Check out these simple recipes to get started.

Olive Oil Cake

Recipe courtesy of America’s Test Kitchen

Photo by Charles Deluvio on Unsplash

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups (8 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

¾ teaspoon salt

3 large eggs

1 ¼ cups (8 3/4 ounces) plus 2 tablespoons sugar

¼ teaspoon grated lemon zest

¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil

¾ cup milk 

Instructions

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9-inch springform pan. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
2. Using a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip eggs on medium speed until foamy, about 1 minute. Add 1¼ cups sugar and lemon zest, increase speed to high, and whip until the mixture is a fluffy and pale yellow, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to medium and, with mixer running, slowly pour in the oil. Mix until oil is fully incorporated, about 1 minute. Add half of the flour mixture and mix on low speed until incorporated, about 1 minute, scraping down bowl as needed. Add milk and mix until combined, about 30 seconds. Add remaining flour mixture and mix until just incorporated, about 1 minute, scraping down bowl as needed.
3. Transfer batter to prepared pan; sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons sugar over the entire surface. Bake until cake is deep golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out with few crumbs attached, 40 to 45 minutes. Transfer pan to wire rack and let cool for 15 minutes. Remove side of the pan and let the cake cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours. Cut into wedges and serve.

Spaghetti with Olive Oil, Chili, Garlic

Recipe courtesy of The Guardian

Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash

Serves 4

400g spaghetti

200ml extra virgin olive oil

3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 red chilli, finely chopped

A large handful of flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

Salt

Instructions

1. Cook the spaghetti in plenty of boiling salted water until al dente.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy-based frying pan over a low heat, and fry the garlic for 1-2 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon to spread the flavor through the oil. Add 2 tbsp cooking water to the pan and stir in the chili and parsley. Season with salt and cook for 3 minutes, mixing occasionally.
3. When the spaghetti is ready, drain it quickly so it is still rather wet and add it to the sauce. Gently toss to coat, then leave for a minute over a low heat before serving on hot plates. 

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