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Monthly Archives: August 2009
Chef Bill Briwa’s Grilled Chicken Sandwich & Romesco Sauce
It’s easy to get hungry when writing a blog about food. And the idea of a grilled chicken sandwich made with good, crusty bread and a freshly made romesco sauce is the kind of thing that can get any appetite … Continue reading
Recipe: Fresh Tomato Pasta Sauce with Mozzarella and Basil
My colleague Luci Sheehan is what you could call our roving farmers market reporter. She lives in Colorado, in Boulder, where there’s a terrific farmers market. Luci goes there regularly. And she reports back to us the tomatoes there are … Continue reading
Olive Oil Source Web Site Launches New Online Store
I’m dashing off a quick heads-up to alert you to a new Internet venture for all things olive oil. The friendly folks at The Olive Oil Source today launched a new online store targeting olive oil industry professionals – including … Continue reading
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César’s Almonds Lightly Fried in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
My wife Sharon and I recently ate dinner at one of our favorite restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area, César, in Oakland. César, which has a second location in Berkeley, is a Mediterranean-style eatery serving a delicious selection of … Continue reading
Pan-Roasted Almonds with Coriander and Dried Chili Peppers
Almond season has arrived here in California. I devour a ton of almonds. I like them plain. And I enjoy eating them lightly fried in extra virgin olive oil, a traditional Spanish dish. Our friends at the Almond Board of … Continue reading
Grilling Tips Using Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Part II
I’ve been doing a lot of grilling this summer at home. We’ve grilled everything from salmon and chicken to flank steak, filet mignon and, of course, burgers. The summer grilling season is in full swing with the approach of Labor … Continue reading
Recipe: CIA Chef Bill Briwa’s Almond Romesco Sauce
I first met Chef Bill Briwa last September at a conference sponsored by the Culinary Institute of America’s Greystone campus in California’s Napa Valley. I’ve spoken with him several times since then. We’ve struck up a friendship over our mutual … Continue reading
Carol Firenze’s Famous Zucchini Frittata
It’s coming to that time of year when some of our colleagues and neighbors are looking to unload some of the extra bounty from their home gardens. Zucchini is an especially popular giveaway because it grows so abundantly.I’ve got an … Continue reading
Olive Oil Primer: What is the Arbosana Olive?
I hooked up with two colleagues recently in Denver. The weather was chilly and wet, a bit unusual for Colorado in July. But we had a great lunch at The Capital Grille. We ordered seafood – I can recommend the … Continue reading
Tony Polito’s Banana-Blueberry Fruit Shake with EVOO
My colleague Luci Sheehan alerted me to Tony Polito. A Boston chef and food consultant, Polito has been working with Luci’s sister to help her eat more healthy, delicious meals. “She’s already lost 25 pounds in about 10 weeks,” explained … Continue reading

