Ardour Lilianfels Review - Inside the New Look of This Blue Mountains Icon
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Lilianfels, the historic Grand Dame of the Blue Mountains has had a multi-million dollar refurbishment, rebrand and a new name. Come and see what the changes are at Ardour Lilianfels and why this has become a destination for dining and wellness.

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All About Olive Oil - Behind the Scenes of How Olive Oil is Made & Judged
Special feature All About Olive Oil - Behind the Scenes of How Olive Oil is Made & Judged

It's not every day that an olive oil producer invites you to visit their olive grove during harvest time. So when the invitation came by email enquiring as to whether I'd like to tour an olive grove and then be cooked a lunch by Gabriel Gate, it was a rather quick and easy decision to say yes! The reason for my enthusiasm is that one of the biggest issues for the Australian Olive Oil industry is the influx of overseas oils which were recently tested by the ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) and found to be adulterated or refined with blends of other oils whilst still claiming to be Extra Virgin.

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