79. The Magic of Olive Oil

<p>79. The Magic of Olive Oil</p> <p>Olive Oil Expert, Joanne Lacina, highlights the benefits, use, and historical value of extra virgin olive oil and its birthplace, Greece.</p> <p></p> <p>Joanne Lacina</p> <p>Today's Lexi:</p> <p>Ελαιόλαδο — Elaiólado (Olive Oil)</p> <p>In Today's Episode:</p> <p>Joanne Lacina, Top Taster of olive oil in the world, is here to spotlight the ingredients, the benefits, the value, the uses, and the history of olive oil.  </p> <p>Joanne was awarded Top World Taster after she scored a perfect score on the prestigious Extra Virgin Olive Oil Savantes international tasting proficiency test - the only person to do so!  She has traveled the Mediterranean region researching, collaborating, and tasting the best olive oils out there, and it all begins and ends in Greece!</p> <p>Today we are the class and Joanne teaches us the process of how olive oil is made and what should we know about a harvest. And...what about the Koroneiki olive?</p> <p>Other interesting notes from this episode:</p> <ul><li>Where is the oldest olive tree in the world?</li> <li>When is the highest quality time to pick olives for best net value?</li> <li>How important is the Greek sun and soil to the best evoo (extra virgin olive oil)?</li> <li>What are polyphenols?</li> <li>What does a healthy olive oil taste like?</li> <li>Plus, must-know information about the storage of olive oil!</li> </ul> <p>Ola Kala Moment:</p> <p>For Today's Ola Kala Moment: Creating Strong Connections</p> <p>Resources:</p> <ul><li><a href='https://www.savantes.com/2-uncategorised/104-savantes-welcomes-the-third-full-member-of-the-savantes-register%25'>Savantes.com - Perfect Score</a></li> </ul> <p>Credits:</p> <p>Music: Spiro Dussias</p> <p>Vocals: Zabrina Hay</p> <p>Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary</p> <p style="text-align:center;">🫒 Purchase the finest, yummiest extra virgin olive oil from Kalamata, Greece at the <a href='https://kefilife.shop'>Kefi Life Shop</a>!🫒 </p> <p style="text-align:center;"> </p> <p style="text-align:center;">P