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Olio nuovo: waarom de eerste olijfolie van het seizoen anders smaakt
Olio nuovo: waarom de eerste olijfolie van het seizoen anders smaakt
Verse olijfolie smaakt bitter en peperig — we leggen uit wat olio nuovo is en waarom het najaar de beste tijd is om olijfolie te proeven. Read more...
Hoe bewaar je olijfolie? Zo blijft je extra vierge olijfolie langer goed
How should you store olive oil? Keep your extra virgin olive oil good for longer
Light, heat and air are olive oil's greatest enemies. Here is how to store extra virgin olive oil properly, and why the harvest date matters. Read more...
Augustus in Sicarico — werken terwijl de rest van Italië op vakantie is
August in Sicarico — working while the rest of Italy is on holiday
In August, Puglia gets its family back. Halfway through the month — around Ferragosto, the high point of the Italian summer — families from the north come back to the... Read more...
Olijfboom met waterloten in de olijfgaard van Uliveto di Mede in Sicarico, Puglia, na een natte lente
A wet spring in Sicarico — and why we are pruning now
So far, 2026 has been one of the wetter years we have known in Sicarico. The trees are responding to it, and not always in the way you would like.... Read more...
Het Vloeibare Goud van de Keuken: De Voordelen van Olijfolie bij het Koken
The Liquid Gold of the Kitchen: The Benefits of Cooking with Olive Oil
Why olive oil is the ideal fat for every kitchen — flavour, health and versatility explained, with practical cooking tips. Read more...
Olijvenoogst 2023 bij Uliveto di Mede in Puglia
The 2023 Olive Harvest at Uliveto di Mede in Puglia
A personal account of the 2023 olive harvest in Sicarico, Puglia: the picking, the sorting, the pressing and the first taste of the new year. Read more...
Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil vs. Olive Oil from Spain and Greece
Italy, Spain, Greece — three great olive oil countries with very different styles. We compare production methods, flavour and culinary use. Read more...
What Is Extra Virgin Olive Oil? All About Quality and Cold Pressing
The complete guide to extra virgin olive oil — what the term really means, how to recognise quality, and why cold pressing makes the difference. Read more...
Rising Olive Oil Prices in Europe: A Culinary Crisis
Why has olive oil become so expensive? Climate, drought and market pressure explained — and what it means for you as a consumer. Read more...
Hand-Harvesting Olives and Cold Pressing: An Ancestral Art in Puglia
From harvest to bottle: how hand-picking and cold pressing preserve the flavour and quality of Puglian olive oil. Read more...
The Fight to Save Puglia's Monumental Olive Trees
Some olive trees in Puglia are 3,000 years old. Xylella fastidiosa threatens their survival — and with them a unique piece of living heritage. Read more...
The Challenges of a Dry Year: Drought and the Olive Harvest in Puglia
In 2024 a severe drought in Puglia led to 40% less olive oil. A personal account of the impact on small producers and the resilience of the region. Read more...
Why Does Olive Oil Sting Your Throat? The Secret of High-Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil
The sting of extra virgin olive oil in your throat isn't a problem — it's exactly what you should be looking for. We explain why. Read more...
Waarom Extra Vierge Olijfolie Essentieel Is Voor Dagelijkse Gezondheid
Why Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is Essential for Everyday Health
A simple daily choice with a big impact: how authentic extra virgin olive oil from Puglia contributes to your heart, brain and wellbeing. Read more...
Werkzaamheden in een Olijfgaard in Maart en April
Work in an Olive Grove in March and April
March and April are crucial months in the olive grove: pruning, fertilising and pest control prepare the trees for a successful harvest. Read more...
Koudgeperste extra vierge olijfolie uit Puglia – Uliveto di Mede
What makes olive oil from Puglia so special?
Discover why artisanal extra virgin olive oil from Puglia is fundamentally different from what you find in the supermarket. From cold pressing and polyphenols to fresh oil with no middlemen... Read more...
Polyfenolen in extra vierge olijfolie uit Puglia — Uliveto di Mede
What are polyphenols and why do they make olive oil healthy?
What are polyphenols and why do they make olive oil healthy? Reading time: approx. 5 minutes  |  Category: Olive oil knowledge  |  Uliveto di Mede   You have probably come... Read more...