Archive for June, 2009

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Recipe: Grilled Sweet Pepper Salad

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

My extended family has lots of cooks but it's doubtful any of us have more cookbooks at home than my stepbrother, Roger. He keeps them in the pantry, the family ... Read more..

Recipe: Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

Friday, June 26th, 2009 Posted in Recipes | 1 Comment »

My family threw a memorable reunion along the shores of a lake in northern Michigan several years ago. Nearly 20 of us bunked together in three cabins on the lake, ... Read more..

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Grilling Tips – From Eggplant to Halibut

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 Posted in EVOO Tips | 1 Comment »

Summer has arrived. The sun is blazing and temperatures are rising here in California and across the nation. So many of us are starting to fire up our grills for ... Read more..

How to Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil to Bake Instead of Butter

Friday, June 19th, 2009 Posted in Frequently asked Questions, Health | Comments Off

When it comes to healthy eating, we hear a lot about people wanting to substitute extra virgin olive oil in their diet for butter. So we’ve been talking to culinary ... Read more..

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Recipe: Pumpkin Bread

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

We operate an informal test kitchen at California Olive Ranch, recruiting friends and relatives to try out recipes. A relative, Joanne, has become the “director” of that “test kitchen.” She’s ... Read more..

What is Olio Nuovo Extra Virgin Olive Oil?

Friday, June 12th, 2009 Posted in Frequently asked Questions | Comments Off

I recently woke from a sound sleep at 6 a.m. when my cell phone rang. I'm typically up much earlier than that to get ready for the drive to our ... Read more..

Great Food for a Great Cause: Taste of the Nation

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 Posted in Events | Comments Off

It's no secret I enjoy good food. I'm guessing you do, too. So what better way to spend part of a Sunday than eating good food for a good cause. ... Read more..

Extra Virgin Olive Oil tips: From Bread to Popcorn

Thursday, June 4th, 2009 Posted in EVOO Tips, Recipes | 1 Comment »

Sam Fromartz is a top bread maker in the nation’s capital these days. I know this because Sam, a writer, food blogger and home baker, recently won a contest pitting ... Read more..

Tomatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Recipes in eNewsletter

Monday, June 1st, 2009 Posted in Recipes, Shopping for Olive Oil | Comments Off

The first of June means tomato season has finally arrived here in California. That means pizza, gazpacho, and Bloody Marys – to name just a few dishes and drinks that ... Read more..