Information What is the significance of the olive tree, and olive oil, in the Scriptures? Why were olive trees “shaken,” and why were the berries “beaten,” and “trodden down”? Why were kings and priests anointed with olive oil? What does olive oil and the olive tree symbolize? There is far more mystery and truth hidden about…
Information Durban – South Africans generally don’t need any convincing that our local wines are up there with the best in the world. But it’s a different story when it comes to olive oil. The “Mediterranean diet”, celebrated for its health benefits, probably has a lot to do with the fact that many South Africans believe…
Tips By Angela Bell (Olive Oil Times Contributor | Reporting from Clemson, SC) It is fairly common knowledge these days that olive oil has certain health benefits and that using olive oil in vinaigrettes, emulsions and baked goods, drizzled on or dipped into, adds an extra layer of flavor and moisture when needed as well. But…