Meet Your Teachers
Before we begin, meet the experts who will guide you on this learning path.
Your Expert Teachers
Merja Tuominen-Gialitaki
Author, olive oil expert and former farmer
Merja Tuominen-Gialitaki combines practical experience with deep expertise. She has written several books about olive oil, its versatile use in cooking and Cretan food culture. Four decades of experience as both a farmer and an olive oil buyer shape the way she talks about olive oil, olive cultivation and the Cretan way of life – warmly, practically and through stories.
Emmi Gialitaki
Certified olive oil sommelier, raised among olive groves
Emmi Gialitaki's love for olive oil began in childhood in the olive groves of Crete. Growing up surrounded by her family's olive farming, olive oil became a natural part of everyday life, food culture and local traditions. Today, she combines this lifelong experience with her sommelier training, teaching others to recognise the nuances, flavours and signs of quality in exceptional olive oil in an easy-to-understand way.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Now that you've met your teachers, it's time to explore the fascinating world of olive oil!
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