With olive oil, the sooner, the better. Olive oil is not like wine, it does not get better with time. This is why it is so important to always look at the “best by” date on the oil you buy. The younger the oil, the better. All our oils include a batch number (for production tracking purposes) and a best by date. Olive oil should be consumed within 2 years from production.
We know it is convenient to keep the oil close to the oven, but because olive oil doesn’t like heat, it should be kept far away from the oven, stove etc. Olive oil does best in temperatures of 18°C to 21°C.
Keep your oil away from direct light. Think of keeping it in a dark cupboard or storage area as ultraviolet rays can break down olive oil over time.
Air can also degrade olive oil. Once you open a bottle, use your oil quickly. We recommend using your olive oil with 3 to 6 months after opening.
Don’t wait for tomorrow by saving your oil for that “special” day, enjoy life today. Rather buy smaller units of olive oil according to your olive oil needs.
Shepard’s Pie
Ingredients Meat Filling: 2 tablespoons of Wilson’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 cup chopped yellow onion 500g 90% lean ground beef or ground lamb 2
Biltong & Feta Cheese Muffins
Ingredients 120g wholewheat flour 120g plain flour 200g biltong, finely chopped 50g Feta cheese, crumbled 30ml baking powder 1/4 tsp coriander seeds, ground finely 3
Donut
Ingredients Doughnuts: 1 cup baking flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 whole large eggs 3 tablespoons Wilson’s
Olive Crusted Sole
Ingredients 2 x lemon sole, about 700g each, de-scaled 90ml Wilson’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus oil for brushing Salt and Ground Pepper Finely grated
Grilled Lime-Balsamic Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients 5 medium Sweet Potatoes 2 tablespoons Wilson’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 teaspoon Salt 1/4 teaspoon Pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh Cilantro 1/4 cup
Gingerbread
Soft, spiced gingerbread cookies made with Wilson’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil for a tender bake, ready for festive decorating and gifting this season.