Here's What We're Up To
We finally made it...
...to go and hug an Olive Tree or two once again - first time out of the country since June 2019 and wow did it feel good to back amongst the olive trees again. Whilst not wanting to bore you with the details of our long overdue reunion with what has been the inspiration for Olives Et Al for nearly 30 years I think it's worth sharing a little of...
Last of the Summer Wine? (and a Wedding...)
We saw this Rabbit In The Sky near a town called Montefrio in Southern Spain in the days before COVID became a thing and since we're basking in a wedding sort of bliss we thought we'd share it with you as a reminder that the world is still out there even if we can't quite get to all of it just yet... We will and so will you. If we've been a...
The Real Facts About Cooking With Extra Virgin Olive Oil
There is a lot of myth and misinformation about cooking with Extra Virgin Olive Oil but if you want the unvarnished truth – here it is… I was listening to the Kitchen Cabinet hosted by Jay Raynor (a restaurant critic I much admire) on Saturday 3 April as I was out and about with deliveries of one sort or another and I listened with increasing frustration as the nation was...
Brand Loyalty, Hedging in Dorset and a Spot of Kindness
Brand Loyalty & Weaselly Tyres If you’ve received a personal delivery from us then it’s more than likely that the bloke standing on your doorstep was me. It’s even more likely that the delivery vehicle I arrived in it was an old off white Land Rover that’s been in our family since 2007. It’s not exactly the most environmentally friendly vehicle and nor is it particularly comfortable to be in...