Our 11th store is officially open and we are ready to celebrate! We Olive Thousand Oaks will be hosting a Grand Opening party this weekend, April 20th and 21st. Owners Alan and Pam Davis have scheduled a series of festivities throughout the weekend including cooking demonstrations with local chefs, olive oil tastings with some of… read more
According to a study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine, a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil significantly reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack. The more than 7,000 participants in Spain were divided into three groups. Two groups were advised to follow a Mediterranean diet, which also encourages wine with… read more
Check out this piece about the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil on the Huffington Post by Barbara Hannah Grufferman. She not only gives you the scoop on all the health benefits of using top quality extra virgin olive oil, but she has a whole host of beauty tips using EVOO. According to Grufferman,… read more
New World vs. Old World. It’s not just about wine any more. According to the New York Times, California olive oil producers are giving their Mediterranean counterparts a run for their money. But if you’re here, you’re probably buying California’s top notch extra virgin, which means you already know this. Either way, it’s a good… read more
Food Power Couples: Olive Oil Boosts Absorption of Vitamins and Nutrients Thinking about going fat-free? Think again! We all know that extra virgin olive oil has a whole host of health benefits, from a high level of antioxidants to protection against heart disease. But did you know that using EVOO with other healthful foods can… read more
A new study published by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital indicates that increasing your intake of monounsaturated fats, like olive oil, can slow the aging process of the brain. The study compared dietary surveys from more than 6,000 women over age 65 with cognitive function tests and showed that the women who reported the… read more
