We have recently mentioned about absolutely black olives floating in a chemical solution. However despite our publications, fake black olives have not disappeared from the shelves of supermarkets. So it's time to tell in detail about black olives and real black olives.
Greek olives Kalamata and Koroneiki in small glass jars. Also, sun-dried olives from the Greek island of Thassos are now available packed in small buckets.
Three more Greek extra virgin olive oils from our collection have won awards at International competitions. Meet best Greek olive oil brands from Lesvos, Greece!
Many people use olive oil for cooking without even thinking about whether it is suitable for this purpose. In this article, we'll talk about this in detail, as well as about which olive oils are best combined with various dishes as a seasoning. So...
The price of olive oil does not correlate linearly with its health benefits. Yes, starting from a certain level this is exactly how it works: the more expensive the olive oil, the better it is. And yes, olive oil for 18 € is better than olive oil for 12 €. However, what you are buying for 6 € is not just less healthy. It's not olive oil at all, it is poison!
Why Kalamata is the only sort of olives allowed in Greek salad? Wouldn't it be so delicious with other olive varieties? Nobody knows because nobody wants to experiment. So let's just take it as a good old tradition and enjoy making our Authentic Greek Salad!
