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The Harvesting and Milling of Olive Oil

Posted in Migas, Tesoros on Mar 3rd, 2010

This two part video is an excellent presentation prepared by my friend Han de Roos who provides La Tienda with Can Solivera Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Wild Olive Oil by Can Solivera and the exquisite Can Solivera Extra Virgin Olive Oil Soap.

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The Taproot of Spain: Priego de Cordoba

Posted in Corners of Spain, Reflections on Spain on Apr 14th, 2009

As they formed a new family they became part of a continuum of olive husbandry that stretches back to antiquity. Just as his beautiful Señorío de Vizcántar is the product of many different olives, so also Fermín, with his loving wife Aixa and their delightful three year old daughter Sofia represent the many strains of modern Spain. –- Not a perfect analogy, but I think a useful one.

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Hans and Daida: Artisans of the Olive

Posted in Amigos, Corners of Spain, Reflections on Spain on Mar 15th, 2006

Hans and Daida’s greatest love is the olive oil from Spain. When they settled into their new estate, Can Solivera, they planted a grove of arbequina olive trees and personally nurtured their growth. Through their own toil and the blessing of a favorable micro-climate, they produce a sublime extra virgin olive oil, and, in addition, an organic wild olive oil produced using the medieval style of pressing the olives. They bring home the fruit of their labor and actually put it into individual bottles.

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