Tác giả: Judy Ridgway

Judy Ridgway is an acknowledged expert on olive oil. Chosen by the European Commission to define a now generally accepted vocabulary for describing olive oil, she was also the first non-Italian judge to sit on the judging panel of the prestigious Leone d”Oro Awards for olive oil in Italy.She travels frequently to the producing regions where she meets the growers and visits the mills, tasting oils along the way. Her visits include in-depth experience of the local cuisine at family-run restaurants and in the homes of the growers. She is also in regular contact with specialist cooking schools, university agricultural departments and research institutes.She assesses olive oils for growers and producers world-wide, as well as giving advice on product choices and conducting staff training sessions for leading importers, wholesalers and retailers. Consumer tastings include one-day tasting and appreciation classes in London and Brighton and seminars at food exhibitions, gourmet clubs and Slow Food groups.Previous books include two editions of Judy Ridgway”s Best Olive Oil Buys Round the World, The Olive Oil Companion and The Wine Tasting Class which was nominated for a Julia Child Award in America.oliveoil.org.ukjudyridgway-oliveoil.org.uk