Join olive oil sommelier Tassos C. Kyriakides, PhD for an engaging and informative exploration of one of the world’s most treasured foods-olive oil! Discover the health benefits, tastes, and cultural heritage of olive oil. Valued for its flavor, versatility and connection to Mediterranean culture for thousands of years—it is so much more than a cooking oil!
The taste of virgin olive oil varies depending on the variety of the olive, harvest timing, production methods and other factors. Some olive oils are soft and buttery. Others are grassy, peppery, and robust. We will have samples for you to taste.
Space for this exploration is limited, sign up by calling the library at 860-673-9712 or register online at avonctlibrary.info/events.
Tassos C. Kyriakides, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Biostatistics at Yale School of Public Health and is involved in several research projects and initiatives in olive oil and health. He is a certified Olive Oil Sommelier through the International Culinary Center and the Olive Oil Education Lab in New York City.
Space is limited, registration is required (so we are sure to have enough for the tasting samples)