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I tasted a dish this week I've never had before: bruschetta topped with prosciutto and raisin confit. While bruschetta has always been a favorite of mine, I've never had the ... Read more..Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off
When our son, now an adult, was in elementary school we’d throw an annual pumpkin carving party at our house. Friends would bring their children, along with a pumpkin or ... Read more..Friday, October 23rd, 2009 Posted in Health | Comments Off
More news arrived in my in-box out about the potential health benefits of a Mediterranean diet, this time focusing on diabetes. A study suggests the diet – rich in nuts, ... Read more..Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 Posted in Health, Recipes | Comments Off
A colleague recently told us she’d been diagnosed with a health problem that prevents her from eating foods containing grains - everything from breads made from whole wheat and unbleached ... Read more..Friday, October 16th, 2009 Posted in Frequently asked Questions | Comments Off
We started harvesting olives at our Northern California ranches this week. That means it's almost time to get to work on our Olio Nuovo. It’s the freshest possible extra virgin ... Read more..Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 Posted in Health | 1 Comment »
I knew eating a Mediterranean diet – loaded with olive oil, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and fish – could be good for your heart. Now comes word it could be ... Read more..Friday, October 9th, 2009 Posted in Health, Recipes | 3 Comments »
Fran Costigan is known as “the diva of dairy-free desserts.” She’s an innovative pastry chef, culinary instructor and cookbook author who specializes in developing vegan desserts that taste great. Our blogger ... Read more..Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 Posted in Frequently asked Questions | Comments Off
What do red wine vinaigrette and bitter greens have in common? They go best with medium-style extra virgin olive oils. So says olive oil guru Fran Gage. I want to follow ... Read more..Friday, October 2nd, 2009 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off
I like a versatile vinaigrette – a good one that can be used as a dressing for salad, as well as a marinade for meats, chicken and fish. So I ... Read more..Thursday, October 1st, 2009 Posted in Health | Comments Off
I just read more news detailing the potential health benefits of extra virgin olive oil. The latest development involves Alzheimer's. Researchers in the United States said a naturally occurring compound in ... Read more..