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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.


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.


Savory Chicken and Vegetable Pilaf with High-Phenolic EVOO: Recipe & Video
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.


High-Phenolic EVOO Feta Bites Recipe & Video
Rooted in the Greek meze tradition... these bite-sized creations offer a contemporary twist on a timeless classic.


Avgolemono Chicken Soup with High-Phenolic Olive Oil
This chicken soup is perfect any time of year—refreshing and hydrating in the summer, cozy and comforting in the winter.


Greek Stuffed Tomatoes: Oil-Based, Stuffed & Vegan
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.


Recipe & Video: Greek Stuffed Tomatoes for Vegetarians & Vegans
Vegan Greek stuffed tomatoes, can be eaten immediately, but it’s nice to eat them later when all the flavors have had a chance to mingle.


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.


Synergy of Yellow Split Pea Soup and High-Phenolic Olive Oil / Video & Recipe
Combining split peas with high-phenolic olive oil is a match made in culinary heaven—tasty and super healthy.


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.


Quest for the "Sacred" Olive Tree of the Acropolis of Athens
The first time I visited the Acropolis of Athens, I was eager to find the "Sacred" Olive Tree but wasn’t sure it would actually be there.


"Psarosoupa"—A Modern Take on an Ancient Greek Mediterranean Fish Soup / Video & Recipe
Psarosoupa —Fish Soup When I first came to Greece, I was amazed at how much I loved the basic fish soup that I was introduced to by my...
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