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Cocktails and drinks based on extra virgin olive oil: recipes
As we have seen several times, extra virgin olive oil, in addition to being a good fat to include in our daily diet, is a super versatile ingredient ! It can be included in coffee , creating a completely new drink as the Starbucks chain has thought, or it can also be inserted into smoothies and signature cocktails: try it and believe it! During the Olive Sonore event in July 2023, we created two special cocktails in collaboration with bartender Vito Sportelli, owner of the Aperinfresco and TAC Drinks projects... Read more...
Oil and large-scale retail trade: most of it isn't extra virgin olive oil!
Buying extra virgin olive oil at the supermarket often means running into a scam. According to a survey conducted by Salvagente in 2023, 11 out of 22 bottles did not contain extra virgin olive oil but oil of a lower quality than promised. It could be partly due to the large increase in extra virgin olive oil prices during 2023 , for the many reasons we discussed in a previous article. What can we expect in the coming months regarding the sale of extra virgin olive oil in large-scale retail... Read more...
Riso, patate e cozze: la ricetta della tiella barese
Rice, potatoes, and mussels: the recipe for tiella barese
Why is the Bari cake pan called that? The tortiera barese (also called tiella barese ) takes its name from the baking dish in which it is prepared. In other... Read more...
Come integrare l'olio extravergine d'oliva nella dieta di uno sportivo
How to integrate extra virgin olive oil into an athlete's diet
We all know that exercise and nutrition go hand in hand, but did you know that extra virgin olive oil is a superfood with countless properties and can bring numerous... Read more...
Come funziona l’economia circolare all’interno di un frantoio oleario
How the circular economy works within an olive oil mill
The concept of a circular economy is linked to a production (and consumption) model that involves sharing, lending, repairing, reusing and reconditioning materials and products for as long as possible... Read more...
Che danni provoca la Xylella in Puglia e nel mondo
What damage does Xylella cause in Puglia and around the world?
Xylella fastidiosa is a bacterium that affects olive trees and other plants, spreading through xylene (wood) transmitted by insect vectors. In Italy in particular, it is known for attacking olive... Read more...
Come si preparano i fichi secchi con mandorla pugliesi
How to prepare Apulian dried figs with almonds
Dried figs with almonds from Puglia , also called fichi mmaritate, fichi maritati or fichi mandorlati in dialect, are a typical dessert found in many homes in Puglia, to be... Read more...
Perché utilizzare olio evo prima e dopo la gravidanza e durante lo svezzamento
Why use extra virgin olive oil before and after pregnancy and during weaning?
Extra virgin olive oil is a great ally of our health , so it is not surprising that many recipes for complementary foods for children that are circulating mention it... Read more...
Souvenir dalla Puglia: le bottiglie d’olio extravergine d’oliva
Souvenirs from Puglia: bottles of extra virgin olive oil
Holidays in Puglia, especially during the summer, are characterised by the sea, good food, beaches, excursions, and visits to small towns ( such as Conversano ). And, why not, a... Read more...
Come abbinare correttamente l’olio extravergine con il cibo
How to properly pair extra virgin olive oil with food
Just like a good wine, a good extra virgin olive oil is the perfect accompaniment to a tasty dish, enhancing the full flavor of the food on the table. A... Read more...
Che cosa si mangia in Puglia? Un viaggio nei piatti tradizionali
What do people eat in Puglia? A journey through traditional dishes.
The gastronomic tradition of Puglia , like that of other Italian regions, has ancient roots. Puglia's climate, characterized by mild winters and long, dry summers, has favored the development of... Read more...
La ricetta della cialledda pugliese calda e fredda
The recipe for hot and cold Apulian cialledda
If we say cialledda, you can be sure that it is a dish you should try at least once in your life. A typical dish of the Apulian and Southern... Read more...