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Carrot Cake

15mins + rolling Prep   35mins Cook time   15 Serves Ingredients 1 cup of pecans                                                                    2 cups of plain flour2 tsp of baking powder3/4 tsp of sea salt2 tsp of mixed spice1 tsp of ground ginger2 cups of Goldenia Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 cup of caster sugar 1 cup of brown sugar2 tsp of vanilla extract4 free range eggs3 carrots, finely grated Cream Cheese Icing 2 x 250g pkts cream cheese, softened2 cups of icing sugar mixture1 tsb of vanilla extractMethod 1) Preheat oven to 190°c / 170°C fan forced.Grease 2...

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The difference between extra virgin and virgin olive oil?

Do you know the difference between extra virgin and virgin olive oil? Our extra virgin oil is made by grinding olives into a paste, then pressing them to extract the oil. There's no heat involved, hence the "cold-pressed" label. Virgin - Any cold-pressed oil that doesn't meet extra-virgin standards is then refined to get rid of undesirable impurities, giving the oil a more neutral flavor and lighter color.

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Embark on a culinary journey to Izmir – a hidden gem of the Aegean Sea

The Olive Brothers journey began many years ago driven by a passion for ‘all things olive’. Two brothers set out on a journey to explore Turkey, Izmir - one of the oldest cities in the Mediterranean region that has been significant in olive oil production over the last 5,000 years – in search of the most unique and flavourful olives known to the world. 

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Is Olive Oil Healthy For You? The Benefits of Olive Oils and Why You Should Be Having It

Olive oil has a high level of heart-protective monosaturated fats and antioxidants. But not all olive oils are made equal there are a few factors that determine the antioxidant content of olive oils. However, extra virgin olive oil has the best ability to help prevent cellular damage caused by molecules called free radicals which antioxidants help to neutralise. Olive oil is rich in healthy monosaturated fats, strong anti-inflammatory properties, may prevent strokes, protective against heart disease, may help fight Alzheimer's disease...

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