The production of authentic balsamic vinegar resembles that of wine making. It is made from the unfermented juice of local grapes, traditionally, the white Trebbiano, although other varietals including the red Lambrusco are allowed too. The grapes are left on the vine for as long as possible, prior to crushing, to “snatch from nature its …
This article explains the history of balsamic vinegar, taking you from 11th century Emilia-Romagna in Italy through to modern day authentic balsamic vinegar and how it differs from the mass-produced counterparts. Below we’ve described: When and where balsamic vinegar was invented Why balsamic vinegar was invented and for what purpose The rivalry between the towns …
Thank you for being our customer. We really appreciate you supporting our small business. So we’d like to give you a little something to show our appreciation. Perhaps you’ve over indulged over the festive period, or perhaps you’ve set a resolution to invest in your health and diet. Perhaps you just love our products and …
Introducing Product of the Month…. Orange & Mandarin Infused Olive Oil. August marks the first month of our new ‘Product of the Month’ promotion. For the first POTM we have chosen our brand new Orange & Mandarin Infused Olive Oil For the whole of August you can save £2 off any sized bottle of this …
Dear Valued Customers, We’ve listened to your feedback and we have taken it on board: Cheaper & simpler delivery charges have been implemented on our website today 15/03/16 Orders over £50 receive FREE DELIVERY* Orders under £50 will be charged a flat rate of £4.50* We hope this makes it easier for you to …
He calls it a ‘revelation’. Experimenting in his test kitchen, one of our favourite chefs Yotam Ottolenghi has created this wonderful looking dish, and posted it on his instagram account. He describes it as “slow cooked spinach in tons of olive oil with chickpeas”. We can’t wait for the recipe, and to figure out which …
Give the perfect gift to your loved one with the gift of oil. Write them a gift message and get it delivered directly to their door! There are a few different options for you in the ‘Gifts’ section on our website: 1) Design A Gift You know what your loved ones like, so you design …
We are delighted to announce that soon we will be receiving our second shipment of ‘Early Harvest’ Sicilian Olive Oil. This is made by the Di Lorenzo family on the beautiful Disisa Estate in Sicily. Rather than harvesting the Cerasuola olives in mid November as is traditional, this olive oil is harvested in early October. …
At The Gift of Oil, we have decided to run a competition on Twitter, the famous #FreebieFriday! For those who want to see the T&C’s please read below. Don’t miss the opportunity to win, simply go to https://twitter.com/GiftofOil to find out more! GOOD LUCK! The prize include 1 bottle of Olive Oil (100ml) and 1 …
As it gets colder, try warming your favourite olive oil in a pan over a low heat, adding a good glug of your preferred balsamic and drizzle over spinach based salads. Add in bacon, blue cheese and/or toasted nuts & you’ll keep those September chills at bay. If you fancy it give this recipe a …
