Oil is like the tide
“I was about ten or twelve years old when for the very first time that enormous blonde giant of my uncle – a Viking in...
04 January, 2016
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Churchill’s box of chocolates
An English friend of mine once told me a story about Churchill, and how he managed to save a business deal with a mouth-watering present....
16 December, 2015
Filtered or unfiltered oil ?
Unfiltered oil is the result of the olive pressing process. Suspended in the liquid are minuscule particles of olive (both pulp and stones), that give...
19 September, 2012
The consumers’ doubts
When talking with our friends, we can’t help noticing that although they often know very little about extra virgin olive oil, they are quite keen...
31 August, 2012
The friends of Turri Oil at Sella Ronda Bike – June 24, 2012
Giancarlo Turri, the founder of the oil mill, was a huge fan of cycling; there are several pictures of him sitting on the saddle of...
07 July, 2012
Turri’s Garda DOP oil on display in Milan.
Turri’s extra virgin olive oil features in a leading role in Milan. Naturally, we are talking of the Dop Garda oil. The idea of presenting...
22 June, 2012
Oil and haiku
Two month ago we were in Tokyo. We went there to present our new oils and more in general, this year’s produce. This trip also...
10 May, 2012
Oil, biscuits and San Vigilio
In the Sixteenth century, the wayfarers who would reach the harbour of San Vigilio would find a marble plaque at the entrance of the town’s...
16 April, 2012
But how do you dress a salad ?
There is an old saying – and like most sayings it is full of common sense – that can help us prepare what might seem...
02 March, 2012
When should olive trees be pruned ?
This is a question that we are frequently asked, especially by people who have olive trees growing in their garden. The trees are usually...
31 January, 2012
