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Wednesday, August 21

Adelaide olive oil with a grave history

A small batch of extra virgin olive oil made from olives grown at the West Terrace Cemetery has been bottled this week and will be sold to the public in what is believed to be the only commercial release of its kind.

How Australian olive oil is taking on the world

When competitors in the inaugural Australian International Olive Awards sat down for dinner in the Adelaide Convention Centre last night, the true state of Australia’s olive oil industry was revealed, writes Nigel Hopkins.

Lined up and ready for tasting. Photo: Tony Lewis

Taste test: the best olive oil is anything but boring

As one of the judges in the Australian International Olive Awards puts it: “It’s like judging wine, but it’s much harder to get it to talk to you.”

West Terrace Cemetery’s homegrown olive oil

Cemeteries may seem an unlikely source of local produce, but Adelaide’s West Terrace Cemetery recently released its 180th anniversary olive oil, harvested from olive trees on the property.

Barossa Gourmet, Father's Day events and a food race for charity

Upcoming food and wine events in SA, including the Barossa Gourmet Weekend, Father’s Day ideas involving wine tastings, Italian cuisine and slow-roasted lamb, and a food race raising funds to feed people in need.

Food trucks at the track and a day dedicated to Pinot Noir

Upcoming food and wine events in SA, including celebrations of Pinot Noir and Nebbiolo, food trucks at the races, and a foodies’ book club dinner.

New local gin, Greek food in the outback

In this week’s column: Local distillers set to release a new craft gin, an iconic outback restaurant for sale, special Christmas ham, olive oil to raise the dead, and first-release events for Tasting Australia and Crush 2016.