Growing up Palestinian American, I always joked that olive oil runs through my veins. Actually, that is not an exaggeration. Olive oil is so much more than a cooking fat in my family. In Palestine, olive oil is heritage, identity, and livelihood. As a child, I would have to wait for my grandmother’s batch of…… Continue reading The Best Real Olive Oil in a Sea of Fakes!
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Stop Buying Fake Olive Oil–How to Find the Real Thing!
Did you know that most of the olive oil in supermarkets is fake or counterfeit? Many so-called olive oils are a mix of cheap oils mixed with chemicals to cover up their smells and rancidity. Looking at weekly supermarket ads, you might find some enticing deals on so called extra virgin olive oil. Some places…… Continue reading Stop Buying Fake Olive Oil–How to Find the Real Thing!