by Richard | Aug 15, 2019 | Tips and Views
An olive oil hair treatment is one of the best things you can do for your hair! There are so many ’hair mask recipes’ out featuring olive oil because olive oil is a tried, tested and proven ingredient. It’s even scientifically proven: olive oil contains the highest...
by Richard | Jul 24, 2019 | Tips and Views
Most olive oils found in the shops are virgin, and most are labelled ‘extra-virgin’. Many refer to regular olive when they in fact mean ‘virgin’, so lets’ start there: Extra virgin versus regular virgin olive oil: The difference between virgin and extra-virgin oil is...
by Richard | Jun 12, 2019 | Tips and Views
Olive oil history began and was used by the ancient civilisations including the Greeks, Romans and Egyptians. Wall paintings often showed olive trees that grew in Ancient Egypt and olive branches have been found in Tombs to accompany the dead. The Egyptians used olive...
by Richard | Mar 19, 2019 | Tips and Views
Olive oil goes back many centuries and has been used for many ailments and remedies for health and medicinal use. Traditionally olive oil was sold in tiny little bottles that where available from chemists or the local wandering salesman. It is fascinating looking back...
by Richard | Feb 17, 2019 | Tips and Views
It is not surprising that vinegar was discovered by accident if history is to be believed; the history of vinegar is rather sketchy but is believed that is was discovered by the Ancient Greeks when their wine accidentally turned to vinegar and it was considered a...
by Richard | Dec 15, 2018 | Tips and Views
There is final recognition from the FDA in the United Sates that Olive oil is good for and can prevent heart disease. Allowing producers to add “qualified health claims” on their bottles is a huge step for olive oil producers. Olive oil producers can now choose to...
