The olive branch has long been known as a symbol of victory, peace, and purity. It has been historically worn by brides, carried by doves and made into wreaths. But where does this symbol originally come from, and what has been its impact throu ...
The World’s Oldest Living Olive Tree Is in Crete
The Olive Tree Museum of Vouves is ideally located next to the Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves, the oldest olive tree in the world, which is visited by approximately 20.000 people every year from all over the world. The number of visitors is expecte ...
Top Shopping Tips for Buying the Best-Quality Olive Oil
The more scientists discover the health benefits of olive oil, the more brands of olive oil one finds on supermarket shelves. With the wide array of attractive bottles and labels and many claiming to be 100 percent pure, it is easy for the consumer ...
New Studies Continue to Show Benefits of Olive Oil for Both Physical and Mental Health
Two new studies added more evidence to the support the health benefits of extra virgin olive as part of a daily diet, according to two reports in the Olive Oil Times. A study by researchers from the Institute of Biomedical Research of Malag ...
Analysis of Truffle Oil Market: Food and Beverages Industry Offer High Growth Opportunities
In the recent years, restaurants and food companies are focusing on repositioning themselves to align with the changing tastes and preferences of customers and to meet their growing requirements. Truffle oil adds great flavour and aroma to various r ...
What Better Place to Drink Colombian Coffee Than Bogotá?
Coffee has been the dominant crop in Colombia since the late 1800s, but until recently, it was nearly impossible to get a coffee-snob-approved cup in Bogotá’s cafes. Even though roughly 95 percent of Colombia’s coffee farms are small, family-owned a ...
What are the different types of salt? Himalayan, sea salt and more
Looking to take mealtime to the next level of tastiness? Then it’s time to move beyond simple table salt and open your eyes (and mouth) to the many varieties of this staple seasoning. Salt plays an important role in the kitchen no matter how it ...