Journal
Notes on olive oil, and on getting it right
Occasional writing about the harvest, how to tell good oil from bad, and what actually happens at the mill.
14 August 2026
Why good olive oil burns your throat
That cough on the first spoonful has a name, a chemistry, and a reason it disappears from oil that has been sitting on a shelf too long.
2 July 2026
What the harvest window actually decides
Pick early for polyphenols, late for yield. Every producer chooses, and the choice shows up in the bottle.
18 May 2026
You are probably storing it wrong
The cupboard beside the stove is the worst place in your kitchen for a bottle of olive oil. Here is why, and where to put it instead.