The Outward Table

Can You Cook With Extra Virgin Olive Oil? Answers to the Olive Oil Questions We Hear Most

Can you cook with extra virgin olive oil? How long does a bottle last, and why does the good stuff make you cough? Honest answers to the olive oil questions we hear most in our tasting room.

How to Build a Cheese Board That Turns an Ordinary Evening Into a Gathering

People don’t remember if the board was Instagram-perfect. They remember how they felt. They remember the conversation. They remember being gathered. The secret to entertaining without the stress is...

Gather Well, Locally: Why We Partner With Region Roots

Discover how The Outward Olive partners with Region Roots to support local farmers and bring curated olive oils and balsamics to Northwest Indiana homes. Gather well.

High-Phenolic Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Wellness: The Science Behind Olea Reserve

Understanding why early-harvest, single-estate olive oils deliver more than flavor

Gifts for the People Who Gather Us: Teacher Appreciation and Intentional Gifting

Teachers deserve gifts that get used. The Outward Olive’s Teacher Appreciation Tote is perfect for back-to-school season—bring it to meet-the-teacher night or the first day of class. August 6 from ...

What “High Phenolic” Actually Means

That peppery bite at the back of your throat isn’t a flaw — our Olea Reserve tested at 1,307 mg/kg total polyphenols. Here’s what that number actually means.