Olive oil is something it's all too easy to take for granted. It sits in our kitchens, being used day in and day out in a multitude of different ways but few of us probably often take the time to think of the work that has gone into creating a top-quality bottle of extra virgin olive oil like Carapelli.

Cesira and Costantino Carapelli founded their family business with just 300 lire to their name in Florence in 1893. Today, Carapelli olive oil is some of the finest in the world, with a multitude of awards to its name. Read on to find out more about the story of Carapelli olive oil and the different ways it can be used in cookery. You'll also find some exclusive recipes from chefs Ben Tish and Rishim Sachdeva, all of which use Carapelli's olive oil to great effect.