EMILY LYCOPOLUS is an olive oil sommelier frequently sought after to support olive producers, gourmet and grocery retailers, distributors, and to judge in international olive oil competitions. She is an educator at George Brown College culinary school and the author of 8 cookbooks, which have won Gourmand and Taste Canada awards. With more than 15 years of experience, Emily hosts private workshops, cooking classes, and guided tastings, educating retail and culinary professionals alike all about olive oil. She lives in Victoria, BC.