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.

Opus Olea olive oil with feta cheese, oregano and vine tomatoes

Can you cook, bake, roast or fry with extra vir...

The short answer?  Yes, you can!  A resounding yes, without hesitation or complicated qualification.  Good quality extra virgin olive oil is a great ingredient to cook with and is suited...

Can you cook, bake, roast or fry with extra vir...

• 4 minute read

The short answer?  Yes, you can!  A resounding yes, without hesitation or complicated qualification.  Good quality extra virgin olive oil is a great ingredient to cook with and is suited...

sustainable olive grove

Sustainable and environmentally considerate

Environmentally friendly and ethical practices result in higher quality, which meets higher market demands and results in a more desirable and competitive product.

Sustainable and environmentally considerate

• 6 minute read

Environmentally friendly and ethical practices result in higher quality, which meets higher market demands and results in a more desirable and competitive product.

grades of olive oil and how to know the difference

Why is extra virgin best and the quality grades...

Olive oil is a product of agriculture that, just like many other products given to us by nature, is graded into quality categories.  The grades are defined by the International...

Why is extra virgin best and the quality grades...

• 4 minute read

Olive oil is a product of agriculture that, just like many other products given to us by nature, is graded into quality categories.  The grades are defined by the International...

Many olive oil bottles seen from the top

How to estimate how much olive oil to buy

A helpful guide on how to calculate the quantity of olive oil to buy for at home use.

How to estimate how much olive oil to buy

• 3 minute read

A helpful guide on how to calculate the quantity of olive oil to buy for at home use.