Fried Zucchini
The key to making the perfect fried zucchini is the technique: The zucchini must release enough water The batter should be made fresh Theyi can’t sit in the batter for...
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made on the ionian coast of calabria, italy
who we are
EXAU is 100% family owned. Our family has been producing premium Italian extra virgin olive oil for almost 100 years.
Our founders are level 2 olive oil sommeliers, earning their credentials in Italy with AMEDOO.
We farm regeneratively to support the long-term health of our trees, creating an environment where bees, birds, and other wildlife can thrive.
We are small artisanal producers. Quality will always be more important than quantity.
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* 2 bottles, ships every 3 months
* Equals 0.75 tbsp per day
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* Equals 1.5 tbsp per day
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* Equals 2.25 tbsp per day
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Where you've seen us
Almost 100 years of tradition
1927 - 1980, nonno francesco
Along the Ionian coast of Calabria, Italy Giuseppe's grandfather plants olive trees, vineyards, and more. He produces premium Italian EVOO for his family's personal use.
1992 - 2017, salvatore & lina
Giuseppe's father, Salvatore, retires early and dedicates his free time to the groves. He plants more trees. Salvatore and Lina (Giuseppe's mother), harvest the fruit regularly.
2017 - present, giuseppe & skyler
We take over management of the estate and work with an agronomist to establish regenerative farming. EXAU launches in the US in 2018 and production quickly expands to 2 new properties. We start the olive oil club in 2019 and begin shipping to new countries!
Recipes from our kitchen
Pasta with Zucchini
For this pasta with zucchini, you'll need extra virgin olive oil, zucchini, garlic, parmigiano reggiano, and of course pasta. How to clean zucchini flowers (AKA squash blossoms) Zucchini flowers are...
Chicken Cutlets (Cotolette di Pollo)
These chicken cutlets are crunchy, juicy, and full of flavor. This recipe comes directly from the bright green kitchen of my Italian mother-in-law, Lina. And it's one of Giuseppe and...