Archive for October, 2009

Prosciutto-Raisin Confit Bruschetta with a Drizzle of Olive Oil

Friday, October 30th, 2009 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

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..

Olive Oil Baking: Rosemary-Polenta Pumpkin Muffins

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..

Health Study: Med. Diet Could Cut Diabetes Drug Need

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..

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Corn Muffins

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..

Pairing Food with Olio Nuovo & Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oils

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..

Mediterranean Diet Could Cut Depression Risk – Study

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..

Vegan Walnut Brownies Iced with Chocolate Ganache

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..

How to Pair Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Foods – Part II

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..

All-Purpose Herb Vinaigrette for Salad, Meat, Chicken & Fish

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..

Study: Olive Oil Compound May Help Prevent, Treat Alzheimer’s

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..