Mouthing Off | Why is olive oil so expensive now, and how good are the alternatives?

The price of olive oil, especially extra virgin, has shot up in recent years. So how does Andrew Sun make his salads and hummus now?

When it comes to healthy fats, there is nothing better than a bottle of really good extra virgin olive oil.

Every Mediterranean cuisine relies on its fruity yet bitter taste. The fresh and pungent aroma just smells like a summer holiday.

For many chefs, it is a requisite to drizzle a good glug to finish every salad, seafood and pasta dish. At Italian restaurants, I have unconsciously gorged myself on bread and olive oil, leaving no room for my antipasto and pasta.

You cannot beat its health properties and antioxidant polyphenols. It is good for your heart, improves your skin and hair, prevents inflammation, and even protects against cancer.