Castelines Noir Organic Black Olive Oil

Castelines Noir Organic Black Olive OilTo make this unusual oil, Castelines have returned to the typical practices of the oil producers of the Valle des Baux, in which the olives are stored for a time after harvesting and before pressing to allow some fermentation, thus producing an oil with strong flavours of black olives. Technically this is a fault, so the oil has to be classed as virgin, not extra virgin. It has been a great hit with chefs across the world as a unique and delicious

together with masses of information about the fascinating life of the honeybee

For when the night before was wild

Here the honeybees feed from the wild forage that they vastly prefer to cultivated flowers or crops

Hives intended to produce whole honeycombs are specially set up in the spring with new frames and unwired wax foundation

East London’s riverside offers some surprising spaces where bees can prosper

vibrant and ever-evolving flora and fauna underpin a strong ecosystem

Beyond the Thames barrier

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Tamia is full of herbaceous notes of woody herbs and raw artichokes

this balsamic is sure to add a touch of mellow sweetness to any dish

Bermondsey Street Bees was founded in 2007

and full-bodied flavor with a subtle hint of soft caramel