With so many different types of olive oil on the market, it is important to know what is what and how they vary. As one of the most popular forms of olive oil, extra virgin olive oil is widely used in culinary applications, but what is it exactly? If you have ever found yourself wondering what extra virgin olive oil is, this article is for you!

It’s tempting —and awfully convenient– to store your oil right next to the stove, at an easy arm’s reach; however, is that actually the most ideal spot?

Many olive oil oil brands place “first pressed” and/or “cold-pressed” on their labels– however, what specifically do those terms mean? Unfortunately, some companies add words like these emptily on their labels as a marketing strategy. They can often have little truth or accuracy behind them. Over time, this has caused several customers to forget what these terms mean or to ignore them altogether.

The Olive Trees Arrival in Chile Olive trees first came from Sevilla to the Caribbean and later on, they spread all over the continent. By the year 1560, Mexico already had olive trees and so it was a matter of time before they spread to Peru, Argentina and Chile. In...

Is Olive Oil Good for Your Skin?     The wonder oil that many have come to know and refer to as liquid gold is abundant in several nutrients and uses. Did you know that Olive oil has several nutritional benefits when consumed, and aside from consumption, it can also...

An introduction to extra virgin olive oil Olive oil is the liquid or fluid that is gotten from pressed olive fruits. The botanical name is Olea Europaea from the Oleaceae family. It is a traditional tree crop that started growing in the Mediterranean Basin and can now be found in Chile...

Let’s talk about the lifeblood of O-Live, olive oil. What is olive oil?  Olive oil is the liquid or fluid that is gotten from pressed olive fruits. The botanical name is Olea Europaea from the Oleaceae family. It is a traditional tree crop that is mainly known in the Mediterranean...

1. Start with a Clean and Oiled Grill: More than cooking time, more than spice rubs, a clean grill makes all the difference when cooking great steak (or anything on the grill, for that matter.) Clean grates keep the steaks from sticking when you turn them. All you need to...