Episodes 17 (Part 1 of 2): Olive oil as a way of life with Carola Dümmer
In this episode we talk about:
- On how Carola became an olive oil taster and honed her palate
- The history of olive oil in Chile and other regions of South America where it’s produced like Mendoza, Uruguay, and even Brazil
- The varieties and origins of different olives, attributes in each variety (hint: it’s similar to wine!), and why culturally they are planted in different areas
- The best way to practice tasting at home and recreate a professional tasting
- How to identify freshness in oil, when it’s gone rancid, and how to select your oils from a producer or in-store
- How to pair your olive oil with a cooking method or specific recipe
- How to store olive oil
- Many other tips and tricks!