A drizzle over pizza in Italy.
Garlic bread in the US.
Hummus in Lebanon.
Tomato toast in Spain.
Fresh burrata in Australia.
Even vanilla ice cream with olive oil and sea salt. Sí, really.

Because good olive oil has a way of making simple food taste better everywhere.

Spain - Pan con Tomate

In Spain, one of the most loved olive oil traditions is also one of the simplest.

Bread. Tomato. Olive oil. Salt.

That’s it.

Especially in regions like Cataluña, pan con tomate is practically a daily ritual. Toasted bread rubbed with one half of a ripe tomato, finished with a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of salt.

Simple food done very, very well.

This is exactly where a bold extra virgin olive oil like GOTA Finishing Oil shines. Harvested early from 100% Picual olives, it's fresh, vibrant, peppery, alive.

Germany - Bread, Potatoes & Fresh Salads

In Germany, olive oil has become increasingly popular as everyday cooking has shifted toward fresher, lighter meals.

You’ll find it drizzled over fresh salads, roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables, and crusty bread shared during Abendbrot, the traditional German evening meal built around bread, cheeses, spreads, and simple ingredients.

Olive oil also plays a big role in modern German home cooking, especially in Mediterranean-inspired dishes like pasta, burrata, and oven-roasted vegetables.

A good bottle usually ends up staying right on the kitchen counter.

And honestly, warm bread with olive oil works in every language.

Italy - Pizza, Pasta & Burrata

In Italy, olive oil is everywhere.

A drizzle over pizza right before eating.
Fresh pasta finished with olive oil instead of heavy sauce.
Burrata with olive oil and flaky salt.

Italian cooking relies on great ingredients treated simply, which is why olive oil plays such a huge role.

Greece - Greek Salad & Grilled Fish

Greek food and olive oil are inseparable.

Traditional Greek salads are practically swimming in olive oil, and honestly, that’s the whole point. Tomatoes, cucumber, feta, olives, oregano… all brought together by generous amounts of extra virgin olive oil.

The same goes for grilled fish, roasted vegetables, and warm pita bread.

No tiny delicate drizzle here. Mediterranean people pour properly.

Lebanon - Hummus & Mezze

Across Lebanon and the Middle East, olive oil is essential to mezze culture.

Hummus topped with olive oil.
Labneh finished with olive oil.
Muhammara, baba ganoush, warm pita…

The oil adds richness, depth, and that silky texture that makes you go back for one more bite. And then another.

United States - Sourdough, Roasted Veggies & Pasta Nights

Olive oil has become part of everyday cooking in the US too, especially as more people lean toward simple, ingredient-focused meals.

Sourdough dipped in olive oil.
Roasted vegetables straight from the oven.
Homemade pasta nights.
Avocado toast with chili flakes and olive oil.

Good olive oil instantly makes home cooking feel more alive.

That’s why having a smooth everyday oil matters. Something versatile enough to cook with daily, without saving it “for special occasions.”

Like GOTA Cooking Oil, a 100% Picual extra virgin olive oil made from olives harvested at a later stage of ripeness, resulting in a smoother, more balanced olive oil that's perfect for everyday cooking.

Australia - Brunch Culture Loves Olive Oil

Australia’s café culture has fully embraced extra virgin olive oil.

Think sourdough toast, avocado, whipped feta, roasted tomatoes, poached eggs… all finished with olive oil.

Modern brunch culture loves fresh ingredients and bold flavors, which makes olive oil a natural fit.

And honestly, a good drizzle over brunch just feels correct.

One Ingredient, Infinite Tables

That’s the beautiful thing about olive oil.

Every country uses it differently, but the feeling is always similar: simple food, shared food, food that brings people together.

From Spain to Sydney, from hummus to pasta to tomato toast, olive oil keeps showing up at the center of the table.

And once you start cooking with good olive oil daily, there’s usually no going back.

Let it flow!