OFFER: Oil & Book – A Year in the Olive Grove

In *A Year in the Olive Grove*, Ellen Lundqvist recounts how she ended up in Umbria, Italy, and, by chance, became an olive farmer. She explains how a small-scale side venture has grown into a business which she runs together with her sister, Mette Lundqvist.

The book is structured around a wealth of photographs from the area around Montecchio, taken by photographer Jeanette Philipsen; from the work of pruning trees to the harvest and pressing at the local mill. And especially for this book, Birgitte Escherich from Restaurant Muldiverset has developed recipes – ranging from classic to innovative uses of olive oil in snacks, starters, main courses and desserts. In addition, Per Bangert, known as ‘The Baker-Chef’, shares his extensive knowledge of pizzas. The book is aimed at anyone with a curiosity about Italy, a longing for it, and a love of all things local and close to home. But it is also for anyone who wants to learn more about olive oil.

We hope that awareness of Umbria, the green heart of Italy, will grow as people gain a wealth of useful knowledge about olive oil production and the use of olive oil in the modern kitchen.

The oil is a 100% Italian extra virgin olive oil of the finest quality. It was harvested in October 2025 and is rich in healthy polyphenols, with an excellent acidity level of 0.27 per cent.

The oil is made from olives harvested exclusively in the mountains around Montecchio in Umbria, a region renowned for its high-quality olives and distinctive oils. This year’s flavour is medium-strong with a distinct and lingering peppery aftertaste, which gives the oil both depth and character. An authentic Italian olive oil, perfect for salads, vegetables, bruschetta and as a finishing touch to your favourite dishes.