Monthly Archives: July 2009

Recipe: Gigi’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil Biscotti

Posted on July 31, 2009 by consumers

A colleague of mine related the amusing story of how his 10-year-old daughter aspired to be a pastry chef. At a big family get-together, the young girl, Jane, wanted to make biscotti. Great idea. But there was one small problem. … Continue reading →

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The Culinary Institute of America’s Gazpacho Soup

Posted on July 31, 2009 by caolive1

With the warmer summer temperatures, my wife Sharon and I are always happy to have an excuse to avoid firing up our stove. And there are few better excuses than sitting down to a good gazpacho made from ripe tomatoes. … Continue reading →

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil Recipe: Chef Patrick Dahms’ Tuna Crudo

Posted on July 28, 2009 by consumers

  I’m just back from a great trip to the Monterey and Pacific Grove areas of California that included a visit to the famed Gilroy Garlic Festival (stay tuned for a future blog post). Now that I’m back at my … Continue reading →

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Cook’s Illustrated Article Praises California Olive Ranch EVOO

Posted on July 24, 2009 by consumers

I’ve been anxious to read an article due out in this September’s issue of Cook’s Illustrated. A colleague of mine who was surfing the Internet last night found an electronic version of the piece: It details a blind tasting of … Continue reading →

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Cook’s Illustrated Article Lauds California Olive Ranch EVOO

Posted on July 24, 2009 by caolive1

A colleague of mine trolling the Internet last night came across an electronic version of an article from this September’s issue of Cook’s Illustrated. I’ve been anxious to read the piece: It details a blind tasting of California extra virgin … Continue reading →

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Olive Oil Recipe: Chef Patrick Dahms’ Olive Oil-Poached Tuna

Posted on July 21, 2009 by consumers

I promised to feature more recipes from San Diego chef Patrick Dahms. So here goes. Chef Dahms – the executive chef at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel’s signature restaurant, Vela – prepares an olive oil-poached tuna. It’s accompanied by … Continue reading →

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Baking with Extra Virgin Olive Oil Instead of Butter – Part II

Posted on July 21, 2009 by caolive1

I flew to New York at the end of June to attend the Fancy Food Show, which focuses on specialty foods from around the world. While in the Big Apple, I had a great dinner with my sister.  We met … Continue reading →

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Olive Oil Recipe: Steven Raichlen’s Grilling Marinades

Posted on July 17, 2009 by caolive1

We asked grilling guru Steven Raichlen for suggestions about grilling marinades that use extra virgin olive oil. He immediately told us about a simple yet intriguing Asian-inspired marinade. It combines the following ingredients in equal amounts (we’ll say a quarter … Continue reading →

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Chef Holly Smith’s Citrus Olive Oil-Laced Arugula Salad

Posted on July 17, 2009 by consumers

I enjoy eating salads, particularly during the summer. And I was lucky to grow up with a mother who was great at making them. As I’ve mentioned, my mom is an accomplished cook. She’s Swiss and grew up in a … Continue reading →

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Chef Ogden’s Blue Corn Cakes with Caviar & Crème Fraîche

Posted on July 14, 2009 by consumers

I was in Memphis last week for the first time in my life. I was on business. And I got to experience one of the city’s gifts to the culinary world: barbecue. While there, a friend and I ate at … Continue reading →

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