What is the biggest competitor of olive oil in America? Ignorance. So says participating members of two non-profit consortia, CEQ Italia and QVExtra!, from Italy and Spain who are dedicated to raising the standards of extra virgin olive oil produced and supported by the European Union. One of the main goals of both organizations is to change the way Americans […]

Earlier this week wine lovers had a ball at the biggest Italian wine event of the year, Slow Wine/Vinitaly. After the grand tasting, a select group of wine producers from Puglia headed over to the GD Cucine kitchen showroom to host guests to sample wine, olive oils and traditional dishes of Puglia.  Puglia, located in the Southern region of Italy […]