Blog Posts
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Ideas for the Perfect Holiday Dessert
Running out of ideas for holiday desserts? Try these original recipes. Ice cream made from walnut milk. Serve your chocolate cake with a scoop of healthy, sophisticated homemade walnut milk ice cream. You can make it and freeze it in a flash. Bread with olive oil, salt and chocolate. Simple, yet irresistible. These four ingredients go together […]
December 24, 2020 -
Get ready for the festive season
Don’t leave it all to the last minute! Start stocking up now before the shops get busy and then you’ll only have fresh food left to buy. Save time and avoid unnecessary stress by adding these essential products to your shopping list today: Extra-virgin olive oil. For salads, cooking, in a small bowl together with […]
December 10, 2020 -
How to use Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
Given that you might be reading this from anywhere in the world, chances are you aren’t from Modena, Italy, and you might not know a lot about its star product: balsamic vinegar. Don’t worry! We’re here to tell you how to make the most of this barrel-aged vinegar, made by fermenting the thick syrup formed […]
November 24, 2020 -
Quick, easy and healthy breakfasts with 3 ingredients
Sick and tired of the same old ham and cheese sandwich for breakfast? Bored with coffee and muffins every single morning? If every day is a new day, then why carry on eating the same things for your first meal of the day? Give your breakfasts a new lease of life with these three delicious, […]
November 10, 2020 -
How to make vegetable soup
Veggies take on a whole new life with a dash of extra-virgin olive oil. This liquid gold makes any dish into a real treasure. If you’re a fan of vegetable soup, you’re in for a treat. So, make sure you’ve got a bottle of extra-virgin olive oil on hand: it’s as vital as the air […]
November 3, 2020 -
Healthy and scary recipes for Halloween
Looking for scary recipes for your Halloween table? Here are some terrifyingly delicious dishes: Pumpkin with guacamole. Hollow out the pumpkin in time-honoured fashion (if you’re feeling lazy, just buy a round pumpkin and draw a scary mouth and eyes on it with a marker pen, although, be warned, the effect really isn’t the same). […]
October 21, 2020 -
Which fats should we cut out of our diet?
The key fats in a healthy diet are monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats. These are the fats found in the Mediterranean diet, as shown in the Healthy Eating Plate, designed by top nutritionists at the prestigious Harvard Medical School, who lead the world in this field. The important thing is to avoid those which are not. […]
October 1, 2020 -
Nutritious 5-Minute Breakfasts
Do you know about all the things you can do with a glass of walnut milk? Here are a few ideas: Make oatmeal: Gently boil some rolled oats in walnut milk until it has the desired texture. Serve in a bowl with your favorite toppings: berries, cinnamon, cookies, chocolate, walnuts, almonds, seeds… If you aren’t all that hungry […]
September 23, 2020 -
Can I eat olives every day?
Listen up all you olive lovers, you’re in luck. The answer to whether you can eat your favorite snack every day is a resounding yes. Can you? You should! What are the reasons for eating olives every day? Here they are. Olives are heart healthy. The unsaturated fatty acids in olives are the best gift […]
September 16, 2020 -
5 Healthy Post-Summer Tips
Grab a bottle of STAR extra-virgin olive oil and say goodbye to the post-summer blues with these healthy dishes that will bring back that high-energy feeling. Lentil salad to the rescue! Mix some cooked lentils, smoked salmon, crumbled feta, and a handful of cashews. Add a dash of extra-virgin olive oil. Dinner’s ready! What about […]
September 8, 2020 -
How To Make Non-dairy Overnight Oats Using Natura Rice And Walnut Drink
Have you tried overnight oats? It’s super trendy right now and with good reason — It’s the perfect balanced breakfast, filled with protein and fiber to keep you full throughout the morning! Overnight oats are meant to be eaten cold, so no need to spend extra time trying to heat it up– simply grab it […]
August 3, 2020 -
Why are olives so healthy?
When you hear the word “fruit,” one of the first associations that comes to mind is “healthy.” And the same applies to olives, which are the fruit of the olive tree. Olives are used to make olive oil, a key part of a healthy lifestyle. So what is it exactly about olives that makes them so good for you? The […]
July 15, 2020