The heavenly benefits of olive oil

Forgive me if I make you jealous, but I am currently staying in Andalucia, enjoying a beautiful Spanish autumn. The local people are intrigued and amused by my attempts to speak Spanish, but seem to love my enthusiasm for their food and culture, which are of course inextricably intertwined … Before dinner I am offered bread with the most beautiful olive oil to accompany it.

This is a great article on the benefits of high-quality EVOO over other fats – by a medico who even understands the facts about smoke point!