Monthly Archives: August 2009

Watermelon Salad Dressed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Posted on August 11, 2009 by caolive1

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 idea came to us when we spoke to cookbook … Continue reading →

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Chef Paul Bartolotta’s Sautéed Cremini Mushrooms and Sage

Posted on August 7, 2009 by consumers

I’ve been on the road a lot, traveling to such diverse locales as Memphis, Boulder, Colo., and New York. I had excellent food in all three, from barbecue to Italian. I also went to a big extra virgin olive oil … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 7, 2009 by caolive1

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 topic, so to speak. And the bottom line is: Yes, … Continue reading →

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Olive Oil Primer: What is the Arbequina Olive?

Posted on August 4, 2009 by consumers

When a culinary pro suggested we write about different olive varietals, I thought: “Good idea. We’ll write about the olives we grow.” So here goes. Thousands of varieties of olives exist worldwide. But only a small percentage account for most … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Fresh Basil Pesto

Posted on August 4, 2009 by caolive1

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 you’re lucky enough – in the home garden. Pesto is … Continue reading →

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