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.
Biltong and Caprese Salad with Olive Oil Balsamic Dressing
A proudly South African take on a classic Italian salad — this Biltong and Caprese Salad with Olive Oil Balsamic Dressing is simple, fresh, and full of flavour.
Mulligatawny Soup
Ingredients 2 tablespoons Wilson’s Butter Flavoured Oil 1 tablespoon Wilson’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 large onion, chopped (2 cups) 2 ribs celery, chopped (1
Onion Jam
Onion Jam Ingredients: 7 large onions 1/4 cup Wilson’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 cup Wilson’s Balsamic Vinegar 1/2 cup vinegar 3/4 cup sugar
Summer Solstice Salad
Summer Solstice Salad Ingredients 1 cup wholewheat pasta Wilson’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 cup corn kernels 1 head romaine trimmed and thinly sliced ½ bulb of fennel thinly sliced ½ Lts tomatoes halved
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Chocolate Pots
Chocolate Pots Ingredients 200ml Double Cream 40ml Whole Milk 200g 70% Dark Chocolate, chopped 30ml Wilson’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus extra to serve
Chicken Broccoli Bake
Chicken Broccoli Bake Ingredients 1 tablespoon Wilson’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 cup small yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 500g, boneless, skinless