The Delights and Use of Olives and Olive OIl
Would you expect to find an Olive Grove in the middle of rural New Zealand ? In Winter ? Aren't they normally in the Mediterranean ? In a sheltered valley, off the beaten track there is an olive grove where they thrive and are picked in the traditional way - by hand and cold pressed to give the best flavour and quality. There is a variety of taste sensations to savour and enjoy from spicy, zesty, herby and citrus flavours, to nutty and peppery and through the whole range and a great olive oil can make a huge difference to your culinary endeavours especially when you use a good quality extra virgin olive oil Did you know that olive oil tasting is like wine tasting ? The oil needs to have a good nose on it and a really experienced olive oil taster can recognise the characteristics instantly. If olive oil has an full and complex aroma then the oil will also be rich and full and will be just the ticket to drizzle over all kinds of dishes to spice them up a