Opus Notes
The World of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Explained
We are passionate about all things olive oil. Opus Notes is a resource for people to learn about olive oil quality, health benefits and taste.
Small Farm vs Industrial Olive Oil: Why Size Ma...
Does farm size affect olive oil quality? We explore why small, traditionally farmed groves produce superior extra virgin olive oil - and why mega-farms and middlemen work against quality, the...
Small Farm vs Industrial Olive Oil: Why Size Ma...
Does farm size affect olive oil quality? We explore why small, traditionally farmed groves produce superior extra virgin olive oil - and why mega-farms and middlemen work against quality, the...
A short History of Culinary Fats in the British...
A History of Correlations Historically and up to the 20th century, the consumption of fat in the British Isles came largely from lard (rendered fat from pork), which was quite...
A short History of Culinary Fats in the British...
A History of Correlations Historically and up to the 20th century, the consumption of fat in the British Isles came largely from lard (rendered fat from pork), which was quite...
"Harvest" Date or "Best Before" Date in Olive Oil?
Explaining the differences between "harvest date" and "best before" date on olive oil labels. Which should you chose?
"Harvest" Date or "Best Before" Date in Olive Oil?
Explaining the differences between "harvest date" and "best before" date on olive oil labels. Which should you chose?
A Word on Milling Olives into Olive Oil
The way an olive oil producer treats their trees and their field is only half the story. The other equally important part is the standard to which the olive oil...
A Word on Milling Olives into Olive Oil
The way an olive oil producer treats their trees and their field is only half the story. The other equally important part is the standard to which the olive oil...
Why Olive Oil Producers Should Embrace Regenera...
There has been an increasing concern about the environmental effects of farming. Intensive agricultural methods and human interventions have resulted in damaged soil, contaminated water, and a decrease in biodiversity....
Why Olive Oil Producers Should Embrace Regenera...
There has been an increasing concern about the environmental effects of farming. Intensive agricultural methods and human interventions have resulted in damaged soil, contaminated water, and a decrease in biodiversity....