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The Fat Olive
Not all fats are created equal. We’re all about the healthy fats in the olive fruit, the ones that protect our bodies and help prevent all the bad stuff by filling us up with all the good stuff. Join us as we share delicious recipes, fun insights and intriguing views on what makes extra virgin olive oil so special.


Ladera: Classic Olive Oil–Based Dishes | PJ Kabos Mediterranean Traditions
Discover how ladera became more than a collection of recipes—a timeless philosophy of Greek cooking built around seasonal vegetables, generous extra virgin olive oil, and slow cooking.


Nobu Matsuhisa & PJ Kabos in Athens | PJ Kabos Journal
Every June, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and the PJ Kabos family continue a cherished tradition in Athens, celebrating friendship, exceptional cuisine, and high-phenolic extra virgin olive oil.


Greek Split Pea Dip (Fava) | PJ Kabos Recipe
Often mistaken for hummus, traditional Greek Fava is actually made from yellow split peas rather than chickpeas. Discover this creamy Mediterranean classic recipe finished with lemon and high-phenolic extra virgin olive oil.


Now Available: Temperature-Controlled Olive Oil Shipping & Delivery | PJ Kabos Journal
Concerned about summer heat? Discover our new Temperature-Controlled Storage & Delivery service for Family Reserve Phenolic Shot, designed to help support freshness, quality, and valuable olive oil polyphenols during transit.


Yellow Split Pea Soup | PJ Kabos Recipe
Made with yellow split peas, onions, celery, lemon, feta, and high-phenolic extra virgin olive oil, this traditional Mediterranean soup transforms humble ingredients into a nourishing and satisfying meal.


How to Choose a Good Olive Oil | PJ Kabos Guide — Part XI
Choosing a good olive oil can feel uncertain at first. This guide offers simple, practical ways to recognize what matters — helping you move from confusion to confidence, one detail at a time.


Olive Oil Aroma and Appearance: The First Impression of Olive Oil | PJ Kabos Guide — Part X
A closer look at aroma and appearance in extra virgin olive oil — how scent prepares the palate, how visual cues can mislead, and how these first impressions shape what we taste.


Tasting Notes and Flavor in Olive Oil — What Are They & How to Recognize Them | PJ Kabos Guide — Part IX
An introduction to tasting notes and flavor in olive oil — and how bitterness and pungency shape its character.


Does Extra Virgin Olive Oil Contain Heavy Metals, Microbes, or Allergens? | PJ Kabos Guide — Part VIII
Phenolic compounds—often called phenols or polyphenols—play an important role in the flavor, stability, and health-supporting properties of extra virgin olive oil. This article explores what these compounds are and why they matter.


Meet the Phenols: Phenolic Compounds in Olive Oil | Phenols, Polyphenols & Health Benefits | PJ Kabos Guide — Part VI
Phenolic compounds—often called phenols or polyphenols—play an important role in the flavor, stability, and health-supporting properties of extra virgin olive oil. This article explores what these compounds are and why they matter.


High-Phenolic EVOO for Healthy Aging | PJ Kabos "Phenolic Shot" | PJ Kabos Guide — Part IV
Discover how PJ Kabos Phenolic Shot EVOO supports heart, brain, bone & skin health — showing why quality, not quantity, matters for healthy aging.


Cooking with Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO): Stability vs. Nutrition | PJ Kabos Guide — Part II
This chapter of the PJ Kabos Guide to Olive Oil explores how extra virgin olive oil performs during cooking—why it stays stable under heat, protects its antioxidants, and why the old “low smoke point” myth doesn’t match real science.


What’s the Difference Between Virgin, Extra Virgin & High-Phenolic Olive Oil | PJ Kabos Guide — Part I
PJ Kabos Olive Oil Guide — Part 1
This article is part of the PJ Kabos Olive Oil Guide, a series on extra virgin and high-phenolic olive oil — exploring their taste, health benefits, and everyday uses.
Not all olive oils are created equal!
Just as wine can be light and fruity or bold and tannic, olive oils can also vary widely. One of the biggest differences comes down to phenols — those powerful natural compounds that give some oils their peppery bite and health-boosting p


Olive Oil Tasting at One&Only Aesthesis | PJ Kabos Journal
At the elegant One&Only Aesthesis coastal resort hideaway in the Athenian southern suburb of Glyfada, a very special event occurred. One&Only Aesthesis and PJ Kabos High-Phenolic Olive Oil hosted a special olive oil tasting event. It was an evening of shared laughter, playful surprises, and the joy of discovering what makes an extra virgin olive oil great.


Chicken and Vegetable Pilaf | PJ Kabos Recipe
While rice may be universal, pilaf reminds us that how you cook it—and what you cook it with, like high-phenolic extra virgin olive oil—tells a deeper cultural story.


Feta Bites | PJ Kabos Recipe
Rooted in the Greek meze tradition... these bite-sized creations offer a contemporary twist on a timeless classic.


Greek Lemon Chicken Soup (Avgolemono) | PJ Kabos Recipe
This chicken soup is perfect any time of year—refreshing and hydrating in the summer, cozy and comforting in the winter.


Gemista: Greek Stuffed Vegetables | PJ Kabos Mediterranean Traditions
From ancient traditions to modern Greek kitchens, discover the story behind gemista—a timeless dish of stuffed vegetables that celebrates fresh ingredients, generous olive oil, and the warmth of Mediterranean family life.


American Banana Bread | PJ Kabos Recipe
Are those bananas on your counter looking a little tired? Don’t throw them away—they’re perfect for making a moist, flavorful banana bread with high-phenolic olive oil.


Is Olive Oil Safe for Deep Fat Frying? | PJ Kabos Guide — Part XIII
Is olive oil safe for deep frying? Learn how smoke point, antioxidants, and the Mediterranean diet support the safe use of extra virgin olive oil at higher heat.
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