How to produce table olives safely: a new book
How to process olives straight from the tree. This booklet explains in simple terms what is involved in making a food safe product.
Month: September 2019
Classic sofrito
It's easy to make a classic sofrito-style sauce full of healthy polyphenols from olive oil and vegetables. Sofrito is a basic tomato sauce that is made all over Spain. It's easy to put together—simply sauté tomatoes, onions, garlic, and green pe...
Cooking vegetables in olive oil boosts anti-inflammatory properties
New research has found that cooking vegetables using the sofrito method enhances their anti-inflammatory properties.
Extra virgin olive oil misses out on Health Star upgrade
Olive oil has been short-changed within Australia’s Health Star Rating (HSR) system despite a five-year review of the program. It’s prompted the Australian Olive Association (AOA) to call for a regulated exemption of edible oils from the HSR system...