Olive Oil University

You don’t need a degree to understand olive oil.. but it helps to have a good teacher.


Olive Oil University is a collection of quick educational videos answering the questions people actually have about olive oil: freshness, labels, flavor, cooking, storage, sourcing, and a variety of other topics.

Watch, learn, and never stand confused in the oil aisle again.

Olive Oil Should Never Be in Plastic

While plastic is a trendy storage option, it’s the worst storage container for both the quality and flavor of your oil. Don’t be got by a gimmick.

How to Find the Right Olive Oil in Stores

The key things you need to look for, as well as avoid, when trying to find the best olive oil in your local grocery store

Some like it Rancid?

Are you part of the 44% of North American’s that are kind of gross?

California’s EVOO Problem

California has a cost problem vs the rest of the world, but how do we fix it?

Is Cooking with EVOO Safe?

So they say you can’t fry or cook at high heat with EVOO? Well, I’ve got news for you….

Monocultivar vs Blend

Is an oil made from a single varietal of olive better or worse than one that is made with multiple varietals?

Avoid Clear Glass

What is an Olio Nuovo/Novello?

What is this seasonal delicacy, and why is it so popular in olive oil communities?

Filtered or Unfiltered Oils?

What’s the difference between a filtered and unfiltered oil, and which should you try?

The UC Davis Study that Started it All

UC Davis has a famous study that started a much more scrupulous analysis of olive oil by consumers, for better or worse.

How to pick the right oil in stores (pt 2)

Part 1 was taken down because a producer tried to sue me because I used their bottle as an example of what not to buy, but here is part 2 of how to shop for olive oil in stores

Can Babies have Olive Oil?

Olive oil is GREAT for babies, but when should you start giving it to them?

Non-Food Uses for Olive Oil and their effectiveness

Throughout time, people have used olive oil for a lot of weird things other than dressing a sald. Let’s dive into a few!

Can Olive Oil Heal You?

Olive oil is said to have medicinal powers, and is often marketed as a super food. What can it actually do for you at a health level?

How To Properly Store your EVOO

You just bought some nice olive oil, how do you make sure that it stays good?

Importance of Harvest Dates

Maybe the most important piece of information on an olive oil bottle that will tell you just about everything you need to know about what’s in the bottle.

How to Properly Pair Your Oil with Food

Olive oil pairings can be even more fun and impactful than wine pairings

Does the color of your oil Matter?

While color draws you in, it shouldn’t be an influencer in your decision when making a selection of oil.

Taste Like a Pro, without looking dumb or like a douche

Wondering how you can professionally taste at home, without feeling pretentious or looking dumb? Here is your guide!

Don’t Just Take My Word

Here are my favorite Olive Oil Studies that you can reference and review yourself. I trust the science, and always make sure that anything I recommend falls in line with that science