THE PHILOSOPHY
GOOD OIL
Kristin defines a good oil as one that meets rigorous quality criteria, has exceptional flavor, and possesses formidable nutritional properties. Extra virgin olive oil is determined by chemical and organoleptic “sensory” evaluation, balancing fruitiness, bitterness, and pungency with no trace of defect.
While there are many wonderful award-winning extra virgin olive oils, there are also equally excellent additions to your table that have not been entered into competition. Medals are an admirable accolade, but they don’t always signify a superior product. Likewise, expensive does not always mean better.
From a health and wellness perspective, volumes of evidence-based data have established the association between the consumption of extra virgin olive oil and significant potential benefits. Kristin has a special interest in the nutritional merit of olive oil and the power of food as medicine.
Kristin will impartially enlighten you about exceptional good oil from around the world that meets her very high standards.
GOOD FARMING
Kristin celebrates the growing number of stellar farmers in the olive oil community who embrace good farming practices that contribute to planetary health. Sustainability, biodiversity, and organic farming principles should be at the heart of every olive grove. As a drought-tolerant crop with immense carbon sink potential, olives may be more important than ever as we consider the impact of climate change.
Kristin and THE KRISTIN GERVASIO FOUNDATION are committed to supporting ethically farmed extra virgin olive oil and the dedicated communities that make them.
GOOD PEOPLE
Integrity, quality, and transparency are hallmarks of Kristin’s philosophy. Kristin will introduce you to olive oil farmers who share this vision, putting heart and soul into each bottle with honesty and hard work. These skilled farmers combine tradition with innovation, and art with science, so that you can make pristine extra virgin olive oil a part of your life.
Kristin supports those who recognize that social entrepreneurship should be a guiding principle in the olive oil community. These good people strive to solve social and community problems, effectuating positive change.
When Kristin recommends farmers who embrace these fine qualities, she does so from a uniquely pure and trustworthy position since she does not accept compensation from any olive oil producers.