Nice to meet you, and thanks for stopping by!
Welcome to the olive-oil rabbit hole! I’m Rina, your guide. Just a single drizzle on bread can warp your kitchen straight to the Mediterranean. 🫒✈️
An Olive-Oil Adventurer Who’s Traveled the World
From the Mediterranean to South America, I’ve visited producers in more than twenty countries and tasted oils from grove to bottle. Drawing on my experience in quality control at a food manufacturer, I use a proprietary tasting method to quantify aroma, viscosity, and polyphenol levels—and study oils sourced from around the world.
Weekend Research & Pairing Experiments
Whenever I can, I compile detailed tasting notes and test olive-oil dishes with family and friends—often with a small glass of wine in hand. I’m exploring pairing techniques that elevate everyday cooking.
What I’ll Be Sharing
Whether you’re brand new to olive oil or use it every day, I share only what I’ve personally tried and tested—clearly and honestly.
- How to choose olive oil without getting lost at the supermarket (what to look for in aroma, labels, and price ranges)
- Bitterness & pungency explained—and how to match oils to your dishes
- Head-to-head tests using olive oil as a substitute for butter or vegetable oil
- Beginner-friendly picks: recommended olive oils & real-life usage reviews
- Storage tips, oxidation prevention, and what to know when buying extra bottles
Everything is from a home-cook point of view—used, tasted, and recorded in my own kitchen. No ads or PR pieces; just real experiences.
A Lifestyle of Food × Parenting × Gardening
We live by the sea, so I often go watch my husband surf!
Background
Woman in her 40s, based in Tokyo
Professional experience in quality control at a food manufacturer
Have ordered olive oils from over 20 countries to research and compare at home
Olive-oil explorer who records aroma, bitterness, pungency, viscosity, and more with a personal method
Family & Life
Living with my husband and our two sons with neurodevelopmental traits (ASD/ADHD)
Married after dating since high school
Exploring food that supports family health; testing olive-oil-centered healthy dishes every day
Hobbies & Lifestyle
Even when busy, I make room for “little adventures,” sharing a life that feeds our table and our curiosity.
On weekends, I prepare homemade infused oils with freshly picked herbs and level up our lunches.
Every morning, before nursery school, a 15-minute one-pan breakfast with a swirl of seasonal oil powers up the family.
In the evening, I check the balcony garden with the kids—watering, tracking growth, and sharing small discoveries.
What I’m Doing Now
Running a blog that shares how to choose olive oil, hands-on reviews, and recipes
Sharing experience-based tips under the theme: “No more getting lost choosing olive oil at the supermarket.”
Planning to publish a future guide on olive oil and dietary support for neurodiverse needs
A Note to You
“With a single bottle of oil, your everyday table becomes a little Mediterranean.”
I want you to experience that, too.
If you ever miss the scent of olives, feel free to drop by again.