Archive for August, 2009

Recipe: Fresh Tomato Pasta Sauce with Mozzarella and Basil

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

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. ... Read more..

Pan-Roasted Almonds with Coriander and Dried Chili Peppers

Friday, August 21st, 2009 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

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 ... Read more..

Grilling Tips Using Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Part II

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 Posted in EVOO Tips | Comments Off

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 ... Read more..

Carol Firenze’s Famous Zucchini Frittata

Friday, August 14th, 2009 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

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 ... Read more..

Watermelon Salad Dressed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

If you're looking for a refreshing summer dish, make a watermelon salad dressed with extra virgin olive oil. It's an excellent summer dish and works particularly well for a picnic. The ... Read more..

Sautéing, Frying, Deep Frying & Roasting with EVOO – Part II

Friday, August 7th, 2009 Posted in Frequently asked Questions | Comments Off

We frequently field questions about sautéing, frying and roasting food in extra virgin olive oil. People want to know whether you can use EVOO for such uses. It's a hot ... Read more..

Recipe: Fresh Basil Pesto

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

Pesto. Just saying that word aloud makes you think of the lingering days of summer, when there’s an abundance of fresh basil at the local farmer’s market or – if ... Read more..