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Tag Archive 'De Roos'

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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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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Hans y Daida: Artesanos del olivo

Posted in Reflexiones en Español on Mar 15th, 2006

El fragante aroma a romero y lavanda se sentía en el aire mientras desenvolvía un pequeño tesoro que acababa de llegar de España. Era una pastilla de jabón de aceite de oliva hecha a mano por Hans y Daida de Roos siguiendo una receta medieval. La habían preparado en los intramuros de su finca, cuyos [...]

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