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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.


Yellow Split Pea Soup — Cooking with High-Phenolic Olive Oil | 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


Laughter, Slurps, and Liquid Gold: Olive Oil Tasting at One&Only Aesthesis with PJ Kabos
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 — Cooking with High-Phenolic Olive Oil | 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 — Cooking with High-Phenolic Olive Oil | PJ Kabos Recipe
Rooted in the Greek meze tradition... these bite-sized creations offer a contemporary twist on a timeless classic.


Avgolemono Chicken Soup — Cooking with High-Phenolic Olive Oil | 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: The Greek Tradition of Stuffed Vegetables
Stuffed tomatoes belong to the "gemista" classification of Greek recipes and also the "ladera" (vegetarian dishes cooked in olive oil)...


Banana Bread — Cooking with High-Phenolic Olive Oil | 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.


Greek Stuffed Tomatoes (Gemista) — Cooking with High-Phenolic Olive Oil | PJ Kabos Recipe
A beloved Greek classic filled with rice, herbs, and the flavors of the Mediterranean — slowly baked until tender and richly infused with high-phenolic extra virgin olive oil.


Is Olive Oil Safe for Sautéing? | PJ Kabos Guide — Part XIV
Is olive oil safe for sautéing? A closer look at what science and the Mediterranean tradition reveal about heat, flavor, and extra virgin olive oil.


Why Yellow Split Peas and High-Phenolic Olive Oil Work So Well Together
Rich in fiber, protein, healthy fats, and antioxidants, yellow split peas and high-phenolic olive oil complement one another beautifully. Discover why this timeless Mediterranean pairing is far greater than the sum of its parts.


Hot off the Press: Excerpt from: "5 Ways to rethink what a 'balanced diet' means" by Michael Merschel
In his AHA News article, Merschel speaks with two doctors: They share an easy approach to achieving a truly balanced diet.
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