[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″ background_image=”http:\/\/fincasolmark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/finca_solmark_interview_johan_blanche.jpg” custom_padding=”276px||226px|||”][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”3.29.3″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”||3px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|0px|0|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”” transparent_background=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ padding_mobile=”on” column_padding_mobile=”on” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px||5px|||” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.0.6″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#323232″ text_font_size=”5vw” text_line_height=”1.1em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”0px||0px|” text_font_size_tablet=”9vw” text_font_size_phone=”13vw” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n
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January<\/span>, 2020<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ text_font=”Libre Franklin||||||||” text_text_color=”#02b875″ header_font=”Libre Franklin||||||||” header_text_color=”#ad9a6b” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” min_height=”45px” custom_margin=”20px||-10px|||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.29.2″ custom_margin=”||-7px|||”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ padding_mobile=”on” column_padding_mobile=”on” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px||5px|||”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/fincasolmark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/finca_solmark_interview_johan_blanche_chef.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ custom_margin=”-57px|||||”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.11″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#363636″ text_font_size=”1.2vw” text_line_height=”1.4em” header_3_font_size=”20px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”10px||0px|” custom_padding=”25px||5px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”2.3vw” text_font_size_phone=”3.7vw” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone”]<\/p>\n Johan is a writer and consultant of the sensory world of food and beverages. This includes wine, olive-oil and all kind of high quality raw materials. He is also head of wine valuation at Systembolaget \/ Bukowskis auctions in Sweden.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row padding_mobile=”on” column_padding_mobile=”on” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|||” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#363636″ text_font_size=”1.2vw” text_line_height=”1.4em” header_3_font_size=”20px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”10px||0px|” custom_padding=”25px||5px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”2.3vw” text_font_size_phone=”3.7vw” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n I had been working with wine for a long time and discovered that olive-oil was just as interesting. In Sweden, few people had knowledge about olive-oil and how to use it. So why not write a book and guide in the same way as a book of wine?<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/fincasolmark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/finca_solmark_interview_johan_blanche_cata_de_aceite.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ custom_padding=”28px|||||”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#363636″ text_font_size=”1.2vw” text_line_height=”1.4em” header_3_font_size=”20px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”10px||0px|” custom_padding=”25px||5px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”2.3vw” text_font_size_phone=”3.7vw” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n Oh, many. I love to use really smooth and pure olive-oil in springtime with new potatoes, carrots or new harvested asparagus. \u2018Primeur\u2019 vegetables. Or for the more \u2018heavy\u2019 bitter and peppery olive-oil on top of pumping-soup or Jerusalem artichoke-soup. Warm and intense in winter-time. When in the mood for experimenting, I would combine olive-oil with fruit, cheese or even chocolate!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#363636″ text_font_size=”1.2vw” text_line_height=”1.4em” header_3_font_size=”20px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”10px||0px|” custom_padding=”25px||5px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”2.3vw” text_font_size_phone=”3.7vw” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n Actually a mix of Mediterranean cooking and elegant Nordic flavors. Always starting with great raw material available and from the current season.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/fincasolmark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/finca_solmark_interview_johan_blanche_01.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ custom_padding=”28px|||||”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#363636″ text_font_size=”1.2vw” text_line_height=”1.4em” header_3_font_size=”20px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”10px||0px|” custom_padding=”25px||5px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”2.3vw” text_font_size_phone=”3.7vw” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n Being humble with the ingredients and carefully listening for their potentials. Having a clear idea of the result and the ability to make up the right taste-balance at the end. This sounds like creating a poem or so\u2026 But I do think cooking is like creating music or any art of object!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#363636″ text_font_size=”1.2vw” text_line_height=”1.4em” header_3_font_size=”20px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”10px||0px|” custom_padding=”25px||5px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”2.3vw” text_font_size_phone=”3.7vw” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n Carratraca area is a lovely place in many ways. Geographically exciting, botanically long history and also a place with a unique environment. So much cooler then areas closer to the sea which gives great conditions for growing fruit and vegetables with high aromas and with strong personality. I really am looking forward to see Finca Solmark develop as an \u2018eco-park\u2019 with rare trees and fruits.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/fincasolmark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/finca_solmark_interview_johan_blanche_02.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ custom_padding=”28px|||||”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#363636″ text_font_size=”1.2vw” text_line_height=”1.4em” header_3_font_size=”20px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”10px||0px|” custom_padding=”25px||5px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”2.3vw” text_font_size_phone=”3.7vw” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n Olive-oil affects so many of the human organs. When writing my book I started to list all benefits in special chapter. But soon I had to stop when this chapter seemed like being longer than the rest of the book! Most important positive impact is on our heart and vessel-system preventing cardiovascular diseases. Olive-oil is rich in monounsaturated fat which increases the \u2018good\u2019 cholesterol in our body.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#363636″ text_font_size=”1.2vw” text_line_height=”1.4em” header_3_font_size=”20px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”10px||0px|” custom_padding=”25px||5px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”2.3vw” text_font_size_phone=”3.7vw” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n I think this is a great idea. Here in Sweden people love to know about where the food comes from – the history and people behind the raw materials. Cooking classes has become a new way of meeting and alternative to traditional dinners. Being interactive and follow the menu from \u2018earth\u2019 to \u2018plate\u2019. How wonderful would it not be to pick the fruit and vegetables and then bring it directly to the kitchen! It\u2019s also a nice way of get together in a relaxing form.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/fincasolmark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/finca_solmark_interview_johan_blanche_03.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ custom_padding=”28px|||||”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#363636″ text_font_size=”1.2vw” text_line_height=”1.4em” header_3_font_size=”20px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”10px||0px|” custom_padding=”25px||5px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”2.3vw” text_font_size_phone=”3.7vw” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n I\u2019m hoping soon to be able to produce a new olive-oil guide with updated descriptions and information.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#363636″ text_font_size=”1.2vw” text_line_height=”1.4em” header_3_font_size=”20px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”10px||0px|” custom_padding=”25px||5px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”2.3vw” text_font_size_phone=”3.7vw” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n Clearly, I\u2019m a real olive-oil fan… It has so many benefits, not only its own taste but it also helps other ingredients to bloom and expand. It\u2019s a fantastic companion in the kitchen. As with wine, there\u2019s so many different styles and characters, each suitable for various occasions. It\u2019s a product given us from the earth, sun and history!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”245524,245527,245518,245521,245515,245185,245182,245179,243266″ posts_number=”9″ show_title_and_caption=”off” show_pagination=”off” _builder_version=”4.0.11″][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.29.3″ custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.29.3″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.29.3″][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/fincasolmark.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/finca_solmark_i_jornada_puertas_abiertas_casita_rural.jpg” _builder_version=”3.29.3″ box_shadow_style=”preset1″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.29.3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#363636″ text_font_size=”1.2vw” text_line_height=”1.4em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”10px||0px|” custom_padding=”0px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”2.3vw” text_font_size_phone=”3.7vw” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone”]<\/p>\n ABOUT FINCA SOLMARK<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Finca Solmark<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is a Spanish-Swedish\u00a0Rural EcoTourism<\/strong>\u00a0engaged in the production, marketing and export to Europe of olive oil, avocado and other ecological products to Sweden. It offers charming rural accommodation and several projects to promote awareness, dissemination and environmental education.<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Web:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>http:\/\/fincasolmark.com\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAn interview with\u00a0<\/strong>Johan Blanche<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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You are an olive oil lover and have written the book \u201cNya Olivoljeguiden\u201d. Could you explain where you got this idea from?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Do you have a \u201csignature dish\u201d or favorite dish you enjoy cooking with olive oil?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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How would you describe your style of cooking?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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From your point of view, which skills you need to be a good Chef?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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You\u00b4ve recently attended Finca Solmark\u00b4s Harvest Festival in Carratraca, M\u00e1laga, Spain. How was your experience? What is your most interesting or fun experience from your time at Finca Solmark?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Thanks to the growing interest in healthy eating and the popularity of Mediterranean cuisine, olive oil has become fashionable. Could you tell us some of the most important proven properties of Extra Virgin Olive Oil for your health from your experience?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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We plan to organize next year interactive cooking classes, plenty of laughs, fun, delicious food and Spanish local products such as olive oil and avocados. What do you think about this kind of gastronomy experiences from Production to Cooking?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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What projects are you currently working on?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Any final thoughts you\u2019d like to share?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n