Gift ideas
Isn’t it strange that people rather think of an expensive bottle of wine as a gift than of a bottle of high quality olive oil? The former will bring joy for one evening while being scientifically proven to be unhealthy, while the latter will bring joy for up to half a year or more and is proven to be very good for your body. Here we present some gift ideas that all circle around extra virgin olive oil. Some are more for the gourmets and foodies among your friends, others more for those who need some love and care, and yet others are ideal for romantic moments. Most importantly, all gift ideas are perfect for those who care about our planet.
Our culture has collected a lot of knowledge about the characteristics of fine wines and the secrets of wine making. Comparatively little is known regarding olive oil. With our blogs and recipes we want to contribute to fillings this gap. Giving a bottle of high quality olive oil as a gift will help building a culture for olive oil, and will help the small farmers around the world to take care of their century old trees.
A culinary educational journey through Sicily
How are olives actually grown, harvested and processed into olive oil? How do almonds grow, what varieties are there and what is the scent of
Last minute DIY Granola
December is always running by too fast and the struggle of Christmas shopping will never end. A great idea is a quick and easy granola.
An olive tree in a pot
Even in the north of Europe, a small olive tree can be kept well if you protect it from the frost. Olive trees are not
A tin full of surprising cookies
Baking cookies, eating cookies, giving cookies as gifts and receiving cookies as presents simply makes people happy. There are beautiful recipes for cookies that are
A small collection of homemade pestos
Pestos last quite a long time if you know a few tricks when making them. As a gift, they are nice if you make a
Adopt an olive tree
An olive oil lover is sure to be delighted to be supplied with olive oil for a whole year, knowing that by doing so they
Olive Oil Knowledge
A good book is always a great gift. We were very impressed by a book that describes the whole olive oil business in very interesting
A healing body scrub
You don’t need expensive synthetic cosmetics to do your skin some good. Mix some high quality olive oil and some raw brown sugar in a
Make your own olive oil soap
There are lots of recipes to make your own soap. A very special one is Castile soap. It’s easy to make, as it requires only
A dipping bowl for olive oil
If your friends like to put olive oil on the table with good bread for dipping, they might be missing a nice dipping bowl. The
Olive socks
Christmas socks never get old, but how about doing something different this year? Crazy socks have been trending in recent years, with hot dog looks,
Olive art
Old olive trees almost look like sculptures, don’t you think? Their trunks show the traces of the centuries and tell a story of the natural
An olive oil dispenser for on the table
A real olive oil fan prefers to buy large quantities of olive oil, either in canisters or in bag-in-boxes. But what you then really need
Homemade flavoured olive oil
A pretty bottle of homemade flavoured olive oil decorated with a few sprigs of fresh herbs or chilies not only looks great, but also adds
Create your own gift basket
What could be better than a basket filled with lovingly selected delicacies? Stores and websites are full of gift baskets, but often they contain things
A Sicilian playlist
Presents don’t need to be expensive. They should transport the message that you care for a person, that you adress their needs and wishes. If
Make your own travel guide
If you know that a person has the plan to travel, for example to Sicily, you can make a personal travel guide about this beautiful
Homemade olive oil mask
Mix five tablespoons of agave syrup (like honey, it is anti-bacterial) with five tablespoons of il circolo olive oil. Optionally, you can add cinnamon powder.
Beautiful things for the kitchen made from olive wood
Olive trees are very resilient and stay productive, not matter how old they are. However, they need to be pruned now and then to stimulate
An unusual cook book
You can surprise your friend with an unusual cook book, that shows how delicious the parts of our vegetables we usually throw away. Lindsay-Jean Hard
A different pasta every day
A true fan of Italy needs a pasta machine at home to enjoy Italy every day. Pasta machines for novice cooks don’t have to be
Tableware for the best Aperitivo Italiano
Every evening should be as relaxing as an evening on a terrace in Italy. A few Italian aperitivi or beautiful new glasses for the tastiest
Homemade bath oil
Maybe you’re looking for a gift to pamper – for the body and well-being. Then take a look at our tips on how to make
A wonderful dinner for two
Get all the ingredients for one of our delicious recipes and give a dinner for 2 (or 4 or 6). Italian delicacies like cantuccini or
Gift combinations
Are you looking for a gift idea? Giving il circolo olive oil not only makes a tasty and beautiful present, it also helps farmers and