Olive Oil Sommelier, educator, and author of eight cookbooks, Emily Lycopolus is the Olive Oil Critic. With a degree in Life Science from Queen’s University and an MA in Cultural Anthropology, her love of science and discovery has blended with her deep love of food and flavour — her kitchen is a lab for discovery and learning. Since being introduced to olive oil at an olive grove owned by her husband’s family, she has dedicated her life to the ingredient.

Episode on olive oils for cooking: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6UORAfEgifU0UDix0ViBZ1?si=fb63822f93094a94

Sourcing tips for skincare olive oil: 

• Varieties: Look for Koroneiki or Coratina varieties for high antioxidant content 
• Check the harvest date
• Make sure it's extra virgin and cold pressed 
• It should state a variety and a single source (ie. not a mix from different countries)
• It should leave a peppery finish on your palate 

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Connect with Emily

• Website: https://oliveoilcritic.com/
• Cookbooks: https://oliveoilcritic.com/cookbooks/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliveoilcritic/ 

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