More than an ingredient
Olive cultivation has deep roots in the Aegean. Oil served cooking, lighting, personal care and ritual purposes, making it important economically as well as culturally.
From grove to table
Harvest practices vary across Greece, but the connection between groves, village life and family meals remains strong. Olive oil helps define the flavour of vegetable dishes, salads and pulses.
Cooking with olive oil
Use good extra-virgin olive oil where its flavour will shine, such as horiatiki, beans and lemony roasted vegetables.
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