If you have been following me long enough, you know I am olive oil obsessed. I think it is one of the most perfect superfoods on this planet, particularly if sourced from the best places. As Mark, the owner of the Olive Press told me years ago, “Olive oil is the key vessel for the Mediterranean diet, the most clinically proven heart healthy diet there is.” Today I have yet another olive oil recommendation for you, and this time with an even bigger discount! As Mother’s Day is approaching, it’s easy to forget that the most meaningful gifts we give can also carry a story.
Shahed olive oil, featured on HANDMADE PALESTINE is one of those rare finds that is both deeply personal and globally connected. Sourced from Palestinian farmers who have cultivated their land for generations, this extra virgin olive oil is more than a pantry staple—it’s a reflection of heritage, resilience, and care. It is a miracle they are able to still churn this liquid gold after thousands of years despite a violent and brutal occupation going on today.
Cold-pressed using traditional methods, this oil has a bold, peppery finish balanced by a smooth, almost grassy richness. It’s the kind of olive oil that transforms something simple, like fresh bread, into a culinary experience. Honestly good food doesn’t need to be complicated to be powerful, the most high quality simple ingredients can elevate any dish.
But what truly sets Shahed apart is the meaning behind the bottle. The name itself translates to “witness”—a quiet but powerful word that honors both the land and the people who continue to tend it. Every harvest carries generations of knowledge, and every purchase contributes to sustaining that tradition.
This Mother’s Day, instead of reaching for some corporate trinket that will end up in landfill, consider giving something that gives back to the environment and supports the health of your mamma. Something that nourishes the body, with a meaningful story behind it.
Right now a large liter tin is on sale for $39.95, and you can get 10% more off by using code BLANCHE10 AT HANDMADE PALESTINE If you want to create a gift basket, you can add my cookbook for 10% off as well by using code BLANCHE10 HERE
To see how I use this oil in my favorite dish of all time, and the story behind the special artwork on every tin, click on the link below:
