OLIVE OIL ACADEMY

Olive Oil Academy (formerly Olive Oil Masterclass)

Join Certified Olive Oil Sommelier Suzanne Brown for an engaging introduction to the fascinating world of extra virgin olive oil. Whether you're a passionate home cook, curious foodie, or simply want to make healthier choices in the kitchen, this immersive class will change the way you shop, taste, and cook with olive oil.
Through guided tastings and hands-on sensory exercises, Suzanne will teach you how olive oil is made, what separates true extra virgin olive oil from lower-quality products, and how professionals evaluate oils for quality. We'll explore flavor, freshness, health benefits, production methods, and the Mediterranean lifestyle that has made olive oil a cornerstone of healthy living for thousands of years.
You'll sample a range of premium extra virgin olive oils, learn to identify positive attributes and common defects, and discover why freshness matters more than most people realize.
In This Class You'll Learn:
How extra virgin olive oil is made
The difference between extra virgin, virgin, and refined oils
How to properly taste olive oil like a professional
Positive attributes including fruitiness, bitterness, and pungency
Common defects found in poor-quality oils
The role of polyphenols and health benefits
How to shop for quality olive oil with confidence
Ways to incorporate more olive oil into everyday cooking
Think: fresh-cut grass, green almonds, ripe fruit, peppery finishes, Mediterranean traditions, and plenty of "I never knew that!" moments.
$30 pp | Reservations Required