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Olive Oil is Perishable, So Here’s How to Keep It as Fresh as Possible

A fan named William emailed us a couple days ago: “Do you have any info on typical shelf life for your olive oil, and also the best way to keep an open bottle fresh?” Great question, we replied, and offered … Continue reading

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How to Store Extra Virgin Olive Oil: The Dos and Don’ts for Keeping it Fresh

We can’t tell you how often we’ve walked into a friend or relative’s kitchen and … gads! … spotted a bottle of our extra virgin olive oil stored by the stove or oven. Sure, it’s a convenient place. But heat … Continue reading

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Extra Virginity’s Tom Mueller on Buying Olive Oil, What to Look for in an Oil

Journalist Tom Mueller has lobbed a bombshell into the  world of extra virgin olive oil. His new book, Extra Virginity (W.W. Norton & Co., 2012), details the fraud that’s wreaking havoc in the olive oil business. Mueller, whose book was … Continue reading

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The Do’s & Don’ts for Storing Olive Oil to Keep It Fresh

An email landed here recently inquiring about the need to consume olive oil within 60 to 90 days of harvest. The writer also asked how fresh our oils are “from harvest to table.” “Great question,” we replied. It’s an important … Continue reading

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Why Our New Bottle is Green & Has Olive-Shaped Grips

Here’s the second installment in a two-part Q&A in which Ron Vandenberg gives his perspective on the creative process behind our new rectangular bottle. Ron is co-founder of the crack design firm Berkeley Merchant, in Berkeley, Calif. Our CEO, Gregg … Continue reading

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You Can’t Judge an Extra Virgin Olive Oil by its Color

Extra virgin olive oil comes in various colors, from golden to green. But don’t let color sway your judgment about the actual quality of the oil inside the bottle. It would be like judging a book by its cover or … Continue reading

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Extra virgin olive oil: a new blog from California Olive Ranch

Welcome olive oil fans. Maybe you’re here because you enjoy sitting down for a meal and dipping a piece of crusty bread into extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Or maybe you want to learn more about how to cook with … Continue reading

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