Taggiasca olives are picked from trees whose roots are tangled in the steep rocky slate walls of the ancient terracing of this seaside valley. They are pressed into a buttery and delicate extra virgin olive oil with a mineral fruitiness that enhances the flavor of delicate Ligurian specialties like pesto, seafood, or vegetables

One of the few small-batch makers, Florida Pure Sea Salt was built from a marriage of passions.