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From the Archives: The Eternal Mystery of Olive Oil with Alex Boutsikakis & Aikaterini Psimogiannou – We Are What We Ate: A History of Food and Society
In this re-make of the very first episode of "We Are What We Ate", as we dive into the history, industry, and story of olive oil. Join us on a captivating journey through time as we delve into the enigmatic world of olive oil. In this episode, we unravel the secrets surrounding its ancient origins and expose the shocking truth about its modern-day production and rampant fraud. Brace yourself for a thought-provoking exploration that will forever change the way you think about this liquid gold. For those of you who listened to the original airing of the episode, there may be some extra info in this version that you may find valuable. Regardless, I hope you enjoy! A huge thanks to our guests Alex Boutsikakis and Katerina Psimogiannou for helping with this episode! Note 05/2025: I mispronounced Katerina's last name in the original airing of this episode and this remake. The error has since been corrected, but my sincere apologies to her for the mistake!Check out Alex's online store at http://www.villagebatch.com.
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