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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 ... Read more..Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 Posted in Recipes | 1 Comment »
With the basil and tomato seasons in full swing, I have to write about a favorite pizza of mine: Pizza Margherita. There’s a great story behind this Italian classic. In 1889, ... Read more..Friday, July 24th, 2009 Posted in Events, Tasting | 1 Comment »
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 ... Read more..Tuesday, July 21st, 2009 Posted in Frequently asked Questions, Health | 2 Comments »
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, ... Read more..Friday, July 17th, 2009 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off
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 ... Read more..Tuesday, July 14th, 2009 Posted in Frequently asked Questions, Health | Comments Off
A blogger named Katie who writes a neat cooking blog, Kitchen Stewardship, recently asked us about using extra virgin olive oil when sautéing and roasting food: I’m working on the safe ... Read more..Thursday, July 9th, 2009 Posted in EVOO Tips, Recipes | 2 Comments »
We dreamed up a simple but delicious dish several years ago that combines three favorite ingredients: goat cheese, rosemary and extra virgin olive oil. This freshly made goat cheese spread is ... Read more..Monday, July 6th, 2009 Posted in Events, Tasting | Comments Off
I tuned in to NBC’s Weekend Today show yesterday and was thrilled to see Cook’s Illustrated magazine has rated our Arbequina the No. 1 tasting California extra virgin olive oil. Food ... Read more..Friday, July 3rd, 2009 Posted in Health, Recipes | 1 Comment »
I recently got the chance to savor some brownies made from our Arbequina extra virgin olive oil. They were as rich and chocolate-laden as any brownie I've ever had. And ... Read more..Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 Posted in Events | Comments Off
I just took to the keyboard to dash off a quick heads-up. Please tune in to NBC’s Today Show this Sunday, July 5th. I learned the news only earlier today. ... Read more..