10 Ways To Incorporate Olive Oil Into Your Christmas in 2021
2021-11-29
From succulent roasts to self care spa sessions, here’s a few ideas.
Founded in 1840 in Spain, La Española Olive Oil is now sold in over 100 countries globally, including in Australia at our exclusive stockist, Coles.
On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love sent to me…
A blog listing all of the ways you can incorporate olive oil into your festive season in 2021!
From succulent roasts to self care spa sessions, delectable desserts to unique upcycling, how will you be using La Española Olive Oil this silly season?
Here’s a few ideas.
1. Gift La Española Olive Oil
We pride ourselves on the appearance of our bottles and tins of olive oil, and they make a fantastic addition to any Christmas hamper or gift basket!
Speaking of hampers, make sure to follow La Española Olive Oil Australia on Facebook and Instagram as we run monthly olive oil hamper giveaways on our social media platforms!
2. Roast to perfection
Olive oil is a must-have when cooking your Christmas meat. La Española’s Mild & Light Olive Oil and Pure Olive Oil varieties are ideal for roasting, barbecuing or frying thanks to their high smoking points. Use them to cook your meat and veggies to perfection at Christmas for a nutritious and healthy alternative to other cooking oils.
3. Upcycle our products
Once finished, many of our customers have upcycled our beautiful olive oil receptacles into stunning gifts or homewares. We have seen earrings made from our tins using La Señora’s face, unique planters and more! If you upcycle your La Española Olive Oil products this Christmas, tag us in your creations on Instagram at @laespanolaau!
*Our packaging is 100% recyclable, so upcycling makes for a happy planet.
4. Delicious desserts
La Española Olive Oil is the olive oil that home cooks love - and home bakers too! Take your Christmas desserts to the next level with olive oil. We have a number of Spanish desserts on our website to tickle your taste buds. How about a refreshing blood orange and olive oil sorbet on a hot Christmas night? Or classic almond cookies that the entire family will love?
You’ll love what olive oil brings to desserts - trust us!
5. A festive spa session
Olive oil has been used since ancient times not just in food, but in beauty products as well. The benefits of olive oil in the world of beauty are vast. It makes for a great hair or face mask, nail or foot treatment, makeup remover and more, and should be a staple in your beauty cabinet. Learn the tricks of the olive oil beauty trade here. There’s no better time than the holidays to take it easy and treat your body to all that our favourite liquid gold can bring.
6. Delightful drinks
Whether you love a naughty cocktail, a tasty mocktail, a fresh juice or a strong coffee, olive oil is here to save the day again! Olive oil adds not just a flavour punch to your Christmas drinks, but an array of powerful health properties too, including essential vitamins and nutrients. Check out our blog all about how to add olive oil to your drinks this summer. You’re welcome.
7. Brunch to die for
Looking for a lazy brunch option that is easy to whip up for your family members or friends that are staying over - and delicious? We have you covered! Our recipe for Spanish garlic toast with peppers and anchovies takes just minutes to prepare and is a taste sensation. How about the classic dish tortilla de patatas, easily made with kitchen staples. You’ll wow your guests with these easy to prepare but totally impressive Spanish dishes!
8. Treat your pets
Don’t forget your pets this Christmas! Olive oil is just as good for the health of your four-legged friends as it is for us humans! Simply adding a teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil to your dog or cat's wet or dry food is great for their coat, skin, heart and overall health. If their paws or claws need some R&R, olive oil is a powerful topical application to moisturise paw pads and strengthen nails. Follow us on social media as we often post pet food recipes using olive oil! Check out this recipe for frozen banana bites using olive oil that your dog will love this summer!
9. Sensational salads
No salad is complete without a generous drizzle of Spanish extra virgin olive oil. Enter La Española. Our EVOO products come in both Medium (more robust and peppery) and Mild (subtle and sweet) flavours, and will take your salad from zero to hero. Try this recipe for a Spanish peach, Serrano ham and mint salad, or chow down on the Mediterranean classic, pipirrana. Both are made with our olive oil, and will become a summer staple in no time.
10. Get pickled
Whether it’s to store to use later in the kitchen, or to make for gift hampers, pickling and fermenting is all the rage at the moment! Both are great ways to extend the shelf life of food by preserving it, and makes for some yummy stuff later. And olive oil is a great addition to your pickled goodies! We wrote a whole blog on pickling this year - check it out here to get inspired!
