Archive for May, 2009

Olive Oil Recipe: Quinoa Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette

Friday, May 29th, 2009 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

Fran Gage has included a nice write-up about California Olive Ranch in her beautiful new book: “The New American Olive Oil: Profiles of Artisan Producers and 75 Recipes” (Stewart, Tabori ... Read more..

Hold an Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting at Home

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 Posted in Tasting | Comments Off

Here’s something you can do with your friends that’s a bit out of the ordinary: hold an extra virgin olive oil tasting at your home. It’s similar to a wine ... Read more..

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Recipe: Fresh Tomato Bruschetta

Friday, May 22nd, 2009 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

My wife Sharon and I recently made some of the most fabulous bruschetta ever. It’s a simple Italian dish   you could make as a snack or appetizer this Memorial Day ... Read more..

On the Menu: Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Breakfast

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 Posted in EVOO Tips, Health, Recipes | Comments Off

My stepbrother in Baltimore inspired me to write about extra virgin olive oil and breakfast. Tom grew up outside Detroit, near where I lived with my parents, my sister and ... Read more..

What is “a Drizzle of Olive Oil?”

Friday, May 15th, 2009 Posted in Frequently asked Questions, Serving Olive Oil | 1 Comment »

A friend recently asked: “Claude, you work for an extra virgin olive oil company. What exactly does it mean when a recipe calls for 'a drizzle of olive oil?’” Being ... Read more..

Recipe: Chocolate Ganache Made from Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

Check out this new book on olive oil from California. I’m looking forward to reading it myself. It’s called: “The New American Olive Oil: Profiles of Artisan Producers and 75 ... Read more..

Reports suggest olive oil could help fight cancer, aging

Friday, May 8th, 2009 Posted in Health | 1 Comment »

Several news items have crossed my desk recently looking at the potential health benefits of olive oil. Three I want to share: -- A fascinating story broadcast on NPR looked at how ... Read more..

Recipe: Extra Virgin Olive Oil Crackers

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

I like a good, crispy cracker. And I like the idea of a fine cracker made from extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). So I was particularly intrigued when I came ... Read more..

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Recipe: Roast Chicken with Endive

Friday, May 1st, 2009 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

Chicken is often on the dinner table at my home here in California. Chicken also was popular at my house  while growing up here in the U.S., and overseas in ... Read more..