The Inside View of Italian Olive Oil and Great Italian Foods
This summer, the heat in Italy has been intense in northern and central Italy and there was hardly any rain there from mid-June to early August. There have been occasional violent storms with rain that got a lot of coverage Continue reading Forecast for the Olive Harvest in 2026
From North to South: Discover the Best Italian EVOO of the Season Each year, the arrival of Italy’s new harvest extra virgin olive oil is more than a seasonal release — it’s a journey in a bottle. Freshly pressed, cold-extracted, Continue reading A Journey Through Italy’s New Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oils
La Befana visited the Italian countryside on January 6th on the holiday of the Epiphany and left presents for the children as usual, but also deposited about two inches of wet snow from southern Tuscany and Umbria into the north. Continue reading Award-Winning Italian Olive Oils Selected at FLOS OLEI 2026 in Rome
Novello Season When you work at an olive grove in Italy, the month of October looks a little different than the Halloween themed yards here in Fairfax. It is an incredibly busy time of year, too. Surrounded by olive trees, Continue reading New oil is coming, Novello is at Olio2go
Polyphenols are antioxidants in extra virgin olive oil. They are studied for their health benefits. Continue reading The Power of Polyphenols
Are you hosting an Easter dinner this year? If so, you’ll want to make sure you have a great menu prepared. If you can incorporate your love of authentic Italian ingredients into the dish, you’ll be even more excited to Continue reading Get Ready for Spring with this Authentic Italian Easter Menu
Enjoy this delightful salad with Sicilian olive oil, fennel, and orange slices. So appealing! Sicilian Fennel Salad * 1-2 Fennel bulbs, shaved (reserve the fronds) * 1 Orange (Navel or Cara Cara), peeled and sliced * Shaved Celery, optional * Continue reading Crispy and Fresh Sicilian Fennel Salad with Oranges
Forbes has uncovered and reviewed this year’s best holiday gifts — food gifts from Italy. Frescobaldi Laudemio Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a dynamic selection, highly regarded by Forbes. “Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is often called the “green gold” Continue reading Holiday Guide to the Best Food Gifts from Italy, according to Forbes
The View from Italy In the Valpolicella for the MDR – AIPO Olive Oil Conference A view of the Valpolicella Valley. Last week we had the opportunity to participate in the Associazione Interregionale Produttori Olivicoli (AIPO) Conference in Verona. Our Continue reading Perspective
It was about this time four years ago (August 23, 2016 to be exact), that we were anguished and saddened by the earthquake at Amatrice. At that time, it seemed the world banded together in solidarity by cooking the famous Continue reading Remembering Amatrice and the Earthquake
In the world of beauty and skincare, the demand for transparency and eco-friendliness has never been higher. Consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of what they put on their skin, seeking products that align with their health and environmental values. Susan Continue reading Small batch, clean beauty- brought to you by olio2go
Italian cooking is deceptively simple. Dishes like pasta and soup seem easy to prepare, but when you compare the meals you’ve tasted in Italy or in a fine Italian restaurant to the ones you make at home, it may seem Continue reading The art of balancing flavors in Italian cooking: Tips and tricks
Whether you’re making a delicious pasta dish, roasting vegetables in the oven or creating a homemade marinade or salad dressing, you probably reach for a bottle of olive oil. It’s a standard pantry item in every kitchen these days, and Continue reading Using Olive Oil in Baking: Tips and Tricks for Delicious Results
Infused olive oils are packed with delicious flavor that can make home cooking even more inviting. At Olio2go, we offer a generous selection of authentic Italian olive oils that have been infused with real ingredients to give you the best Continue reading How to Use Infused Oil: 5 Recipes with Infused Olive Oil
If you want to immerse yourself in authentic Italian cuisine at home, you need to use fennel. This is one of the most classic ingredients used in Italy, and it’s frequently found throughout Mediterranean cuisine. Known as “finocchio” in Italian, Continue reading 5 Fennel recipes: From sausage to salad
In Italian cuisine, there is a lot of emphasis on proper wine pairings. But that’s not the only pairing you should consider. Once you’ve selected the wine you want to enjoy with the food you plan to cook, you’ll want Continue reading Pairing Olive Oil with Food and Wine: A guide to complementary flavors