Olive oil consumption has been declining in recent years

To shed light on the current state of the Mediterranean diet, the Carbonell Homemade Food Barometer was conducted to examine in detail the role olive oil plays in the lives of people in Spain. The...

Nutritional properties of olive oil

Numerous studies have been carried out over the years to find out the nutritional properties of olive oil. To talk about the nutritional properties of Extra Virgin Olive Oil we have to talk abo...

Aunt Mercedes's Tuna Steak Recipe

Hello! Today I'm bringing you something very special: Aunt Mercedes's tuna steaks in sauce. This dish is one of her signature recipes, and she has decided to share it with you. Let's walk throu...

Aunt Mercedes' Fideuá Recipe

Hello again! Today I'm bringing you Aunt Mercedes' Fideuá recipe — our favourite cook in the kitchen. If you haven't tried any of her dishes yet, what are you waiting for? Here are a couple of her...

The Benefits of Polyphenols in Olive Oil

As set out in the European Regulation on authorised health claims for foods, the main benefits of polyphenols in olive oil are that they help protect blood lipids from oxidative damage. However...

Aunt Mercedes's Rabbit Recipe

Today we're sharing something a little different — a dish we think you're going to love. Meet Aunt Mercedes's rabbit recipe, made with care and handed down through several generations of family tra...

Aunt Mercedes's Chicken a la Pepitoria Recipe

Today we're sharing Aunt Mercedes's Chicken a la Pepitoria recipe, a delicious and unique dish that serves 4 — one you'll enjoy down to the very last bite. Ready to discover it? Let's get started!...

Aunt Mercedes Pork shank Recipe

This time we will tell you the great recipe for Aunt Mercedes’s ham hock. This recipe is a family specialty and has been with Mercedes since she was little. Her grandmother taught it to h...

Gourmet olive oil: the 3 differences that don't appear on the label

A few years ago, a grower from Puente Genil walked into a tasting in Córdoba alongside some of the most awarded olive oils in Spain. No prizes, no marketing campaign — just what he had made that ye...

Prima Mensa, a Love Story... (II)

As I promised, I want to share the second part of the story of Prima Mensa, a small dream we made real — not without a great deal of effort ;) If you missed the first part, you can read it here...