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The different types of olive oils Green fruity, ripe fruity, black fruity... Do you want to choose an olive oil, but you're lost among all these names? Discover with us the oil(s) that best suit your tastes! The green fruity, or INTENSE TASTE Green fruitiness is characterized by intense vegetal aromas, an omnipresent feeling of freshness, and the presence of ardor (a tingling sensation in the throat, characteristic of the greatest oils). During the tasting, you will discover: On the nose: Herbaceous aromas and freshly cut grass, notes of green fruit On the palate: The aromas are long in the...

Banana bread, A MUST-HAVE Banana bread has become a staple of breakfasts, brunches and snacks in just a few years. To make mine, I was inspired by Lili Barbery-Coulon's recipe in her lovely cookbook Pimp my Breakfast. But you can obviously base your decision on any well-rated banana bread recipe you find on the web. Instead of butter, OLIVE OIL It's no surprise: at home, we cook exclusively with olive oil. And yes, even baking! It's much healthier, and your cakes will be even more moist. For this recipe, I chose to use our L'Italienne Intense extra virgin olive oil....

Unshakeable health It is common knowledge that Mediterranean populations have the lowest cardiovascular mortality rate in the world. However, there are many differences between these countries of the Mediterranean basin: they are as much economic as cultural, religious, political... Their main commonality lies in their eating habits, commonly referred to as the "Mediterranean diet" or "Cretan diet." So what have the inhabitants of the Mediterranean basin been eating since ancient times? Composition of the CRETAN DIET The Mediterranean diet is, above all, a lifestyle that advocates a healthy and balanced diet rich in olive oil. It consists of fruits, vegetables,...