# Event Details - **Event Name**: Olive Oil 101- The Truth In Your Kitchen- To Benefit Rotary Cypress-Creek - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Uncover the secrets behind the olive oil in your kitchen - join us for an eye-opening session at BLU by ThriveWell™!About this EventWelcome to Olive Oil 101- The Truth In Your Kitchen! Join us at BLU by ThriveWell™ for an informative and interactive event all about olive oil. Discover the secrets behind this versatile ingredient, from its health benefits to its culinary uses. Learn how to distinguish between different types of olive oil and how to properly store and cook with it. Whether you're a cooking enthusiast or just curious about the world of olive oil, this event is perfect for anyone looking to elevate their kitchen skills. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your cooking knowledge and impress your friends and family with your newfound expertise!Agenda?: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PMTour Blu Facility Upon Arrival Host: Jonathan & Team BluInfo: Visit the state-of-the-art facility just opened in September 2025. Learn how to add 10 good years to your life expectancy. ?: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PMArrival & Check InInfo: Head to the rear of Blu, look for the signage. Please check in and find a seat. ?: 02:00 PM - 02:10 PMWelcome to BLU- Dr Gordon and Dr Jessica Chen Host: Dr Gordon ChenInfo: Why BLU, Why Now, Why it's for you!?: 02:40 PM - 03:00 PMTasting Session- Using Smell, Taste & Feel Positives and DefectsHost: David NeumanInfo: Learn like a pro but in an abbreviated session, which will change how you perceive quality forever. ?: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PMBreak- Stretch Your Legs?: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PMEmily Lycopolus- Cooking and Pairing with EVOO and Infused Olive Oil Host: Emily LycopolusInfo: Emily, a multi-published cook book author on the subject will take you thru a journey of understanding how to use REAL EVOO and quality infused Olive Oils to make your food taste better and be better for you. ?: 04:00 PM - 04:45 PMDr. Artemis Morris- Nutrition and Health- The facts about EVOOHost: Artemis MorrisInfo: A published author and operator of her own wellness practice, Dr Morris will educate you on the current facts about why "real" EVOO is great for you- why lower quality can be un-healthy and how to maximize the nutrient benefits. She is fully knowledgeable on both the Med Diet and Blue Zones.?: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PMQ&A and Try guests own olive oils Host: David NeumanInfo: Lets have your questions and see if we can send you home fulfilled and ready to tackle the world of REAL EVOO. Bring a sample of the Olive Oil or EVOO you use at home and lets see how it stacks up.?: 05:00 PM - 05:00 PMClass Concluded Info: Please take a goodie bag on the way out. Thank you for joining us. ?: 02:10 PM - 02:40 PMDavid/ EVOOGuy- Welcome, What is EVOO and Olive Oil and be a smart shopperHost: David NeumanInfo: Stop buying and using mis-labeled Extra Virgin Olive Oil- most of which is common supermarkets is defective; Rancid/oxidized, Fusty, Musty and worse. What are the basics you need to know to be educated and enjoy. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-lauderdale/olive-oil-101-the-truth-in-your-kitchen-to-benefit-rotary-cypress-creek/100001787347718139 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, art, literary-art, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 116.15, max: 116.15, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Fort Lauderdale - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: BLU by ThriveWell™ - **lat**: 26.189857 - **long**: -80.1238039 - **full address**: BLU by ThriveWell™, 1709 East Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Olive Oil 101- The Truth In Your Kitchen- To Benefit Rotary Cypress-Creek - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b44ac279e8eb1f0cb27ebd2e3249ecec80a4f7b4304533ca4b550a5b32efd2a6-rimg-w1200-h784-dc7b6347-gmir.jpg?v=1760723448 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Olive Oil 101- The Truth In Your Kitchen- To Benefit Rotary Cypress-Creek being held? - **A:** Olive Oil 101- The Truth In Your Kitchen- To Benefit Rotary Cypress-Creek takes place on Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm at BLU by ThriveWell™, 1709 East Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Olive Oil 101- The Truth In Your Kitchen- To Benefit Rotary Cypress-Creek? - **A:** Tickets for Olive Oil 101- The Truth In Your Kitchen- To Benefit Rotary Cypress-Creek are priced at USD 116 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 116 + USD 9 fee + USD 8 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Olive Oil 101- The Truth In Your Kitchen- To Benefit Rotary Cypress-Creek? - **A:** Olive Oil 101- The Truth In Your Kitchen- To Benefit Rotary Cypress-Creek is organized by David Neuman. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Olive Oil 101- The Truth In Your Kitchen- To Benefit Rotary Cypress-Creek is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fort Lauderdale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Food manufacturingwas calling him in 1996 when he was recruited to be a sales manager for Nature’s PathOrganic Foods, based in Vancouver, BC Canada. Within his first year he was promotedand ultimately became Executive VP, Sales and Marketing. Launching over 100 itemsinto the hungry for healthy world- wide market, David had a hand in introducing uniquefoods to curious consumers such as organic functional breakfasts foods and some lessfunctional such as the first Organic toaster-pastry, a/k/a Pop-Tart(R). He was involved inlegalization of the term Organic, a member of the Whole Grain Council and a member ofthe Hemp Foods Alliance. These all helped him hone his skills for what was next.For the next nine years, he was President and Partner of Lucini Italia®, growing the brandto be the premier quality Italian Olive Oil in America. Upon selling the business in late2014, David opened Gaea® North America, a higher-end Extra Virgin Olive Oil brand,with the assistance of its parent company, Gaea Products S.A. in Greece. Beyondplacing his Greek oils in the biggest and better retailers, he shared his knowledge pro-bono to thousands of both industry people and consumers via his Olive Oil 101 90-minute training class; a behind-the-scenes look and tasting of both excellent and defectoils. This included corporate training with chains such as Costco, Whole Foods, TheFresh Market, and many more. Totaling more than 3 billion media impressions andhaving worked as a food executive for 30 years, David decided it was time to go at italone.David continued his passion for EVOO by founding EVOOGuy.com(R), a consultancy.Focused 100% on best –in- class Extra Virgin Olive Oils. At the same time, launching hisown EVOO brand, establishing a Tasting Tour using a custom designed Olive Oil truck,lecturing, and continuing to share his knowledge via his Olive Oil 101 platform. He founda partnership with the Mediterranean Diet Round (MDR) Table in 2020, a think tank tosupport the awareness about curated EVOO’s. This included a tasting class with YaleUniversity and 100 of their students as well as numerous tasting events in New York and Notre Dame University.His participation is vast in the Olive Oil field included many years of study at the oldestOlive Oil school in the world; O.N.A.O. O (Organizzazione Nazionale Assaggiatori Olio diOliva) based in Imperia, Italy, an International Olive Council Accredited school. Hisdesignation as a trained Panel Taster and ONAOO Level 1 Technical Taster in 2012, aswell as rising to a Professional Taster in Good Standing, 2018 – Present.David’s first book, Extra Virgin Olive Oil- The Truth In Your Kitchen (Morgan James Publishing 2022) is sold as a paperback, e-book and audio book on all the usual platforms.Today, David continues to use his vast knowledge in the Olive Oil world as Chief Revenue Officer for Millpress Imports and their Seasons EVOO brand as well as Organizer for ONAOO Olive Oil School in the USA." } ] } ] ```