Monthly Archives: May 2009

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Recipe: Chocolate Ganache

Posted on May 12, 2009 by consumers

I look forward to reading a new book where California olive oil is the main attraction. It’s called “The New American Olive Oil: Profiles of Artisan Producers and 75 Recipes,” by Fran Gage (Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2009). Mario Batali … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Chocolate Ganache Made from Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Posted on May 12, 2009 by caolive1

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 Recipes,” by Fran Gage (Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2009). We … Continue reading →

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Reports Suggest Olive Olive Oil Could Help Fight Cancer, Aging

Posted on May 8, 2009 by consumers

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 the residents of a tiny Greek island in … Continue reading →

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Reports suggest olive oil could help fight cancer, aging

Posted on May 8, 2009 by caolive1

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 the residents of a tiny Greek island in … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Extra Virgin Olive Oil Crackers

Posted on May 5, 2009 by caolive1

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 across a delicious looking recipe for olive oil crackers on … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Chef Paul Bartolotta’s Roman-Style Artichokes

Posted on May 5, 2009 by consumers

A few days ago I traveled to the Napa Valley to attend a fascinating conference examining the “street foods” of such countries as Brazil, India and other nations. The Greystone Flavor Summit was held at the Culinary Institute of America’s … Continue reading →

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil Recipe: Roast Chicken with Endive

Posted on May 1, 2009 by caolive1

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 Mexico City, Switzerland and Paris. My mother, who’s Swiss and … Continue reading →

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What is Extra Virgin Olive Oil?

Posted on May 1, 2009 by consumers

I’m still savoring the fresh flavors of the meal Chef Trey Foshee created in March using our extra virgin olive oils (EVOO). Afterward, we asked Foshee – executive chef at Georges at the Cove in La Jolla – what topics … Continue reading →

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