Grove Talks

Olive Oil & Fermentation Journal

Grove Talks is our journal of organic extra virgin olive oil, early harvest practices, fermentation and life on our Tuscan farm. Here we share insights, recipes and stories rooted in the land and shaped by the seasons.
The Health Benefits of Fermented Foods for Gut Health and Digestion
The Health Benefits of Fermented Foods for Gut Health and Digestion
Discover the health benefits of fermented foods like miso, tamari, and shoyu. Learn how they support gut health, improve digestion, and enhance nutrient absorption through traditional fermentation. Read more...
Chickpea Miso and the Art of Fermentation
Chickpea Miso and the Art of Fermentation
Miso is a traditional fermented food that has been produced in Japan for centuries. It is typically made by fermenting soybeans with koji, salt and time, creating a rich paste used... Read more...
The Story of Cece Fiorentino: An Ancient Tuscan Chickpea
The Story of Cece Fiorentino: An Ancient Tuscan Chickpea
Cece Fiorentino is an ancient Tuscan chickpea once widely grown in central Italy. At Maraviglia we use this heritage legume to create naturally fermented foods such as chickpea miso and... Read more...
Why Early Harvest Matters in Olive Oil
Why Early Harvest Matters in Olive Oil
Early harvest olives produce extra virgin olive oil with greater freshness, vibrant flavor and higher levels of natural antioxidants. Discover why harvesting early makes such a difference in quality. Read more...
Early Harvest Olive Oil and Its Natural Polyphenols
Early Harvest Olive Oil and Its Natural Polyphenols
Not all olive oil is created equal. Early harvest olive oil, made from olives picked while still green, contains higher levels of polyphenols — the natural compounds responsible for its... Read more...
Why I cook with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Why I cook with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
BY CHEF TOM HUNT I’ve collaborated with Francesco and Francesca Piattelli from Agricola Maraviglia in Tuscany to create a series of videos about olive oil including nine recipes which we’ll... Read more...