S14 E4: The Wild & Wonderful World of Olive Oil (and why it matters to you!)

Who would have thought the world of olive oil would be so fascinating? From the "Agromafia" to "Three cough oils" to how to develop your palate like an olive oil connoisseur, this is an episode you won't want to miss!  I'm joined by T.J. Robinson, the "olive oil hunter" himself to dive into the ins and outs of this ancient oil and why it matters more than you think to your home kitchen.

Podcast Episode HighlightsCurrent olive harvest issues and fake olive oil problems"Agromafia" issuesWhy olive varieties are importantT.J. Robinson's background into the olive oil businessThe science behind creating olive oilCulinary flavors of different olive oilsThe ups and downs of working with natureComparing olive oil regions in the worldThe true taste of olive oilBest culinary tips for using olive oilPodcast Episode Resources and Links Mentioned Special link for Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast listeners in order to get a bottle of high quality olive oil for $1: www.getfresh23.com  

Articles on the stability of olive oil: https://olivewellnessinstitute.org/article/new-research-proves-that-evoo-is-the-safest-and-most-stable-oil-to-cook-with/ and https://www.aboutoliveoil.org/evoo-most-stable-cooking-oil

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