Archive for November, 2009

Turkey Sandwich w/ CIA Chef Bill Briwa’s Almond Romesco

Friday, November 27th, 2009 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

You may be among those of us wondering what to do with leftover turkey. The obvious: turkey sandwiches. Or, at least that's what I always look forward to on the ... Read more..

Maple Roast Acorn Squash & Gluten-Free Cornbread Stuffing

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 Posted in Health, Recipes | Comments Off

Our gluten-free friend Karina Allrich has given us a stuffed acorn squash recipe that’s healthy and flavorful. What’s more, if you’re looking for a gluten-free stuffing for your Thanksgiving turkey, ... Read more..

Olive Oil Tips for Comfort Food: Ice Cream, Oatmeal & More

Friday, November 20th, 2009 Posted in EVOO Tips, Recipes | Comments Off

We asked chefs and culinary professionals at our recent Harvest Retreat how they like to use extra virgin olive oil at home. We got some surprising - and creative ... Read more..

Herbed Roast Turkey w/ Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

My mom and dad grew up in Europe. So Thanksgiving was a new holiday for us when we moved to the United States.  We celebrated it much the way everyone ... Read more..

What’s an Olive Oil Bottle’s “Best By” and “Harvest Date”?

Friday, November 13th, 2009 Posted in Frequently asked Questions | Comments Off

We’re full steam into our harvest season in northern California. That means were picking olives and bottling fresh extra virgin olive, known as Olio Nuovo. And while we’ve been putting ... Read more..

Gluten-Free & Vegan: Spicy Pumpkin Soup w. Coconut Milk

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 Posted in Health, Recipes | 1 Comment »

We’ve been on the lookout for gluten-free recipes. Some of you out there can’t eat foods containing grains, and others of you may be wanting to cut back on carbs. We ... Read more..

Olive Oil Primer: How to Taste Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Friday, November 6th, 2009 Posted in Frequently asked Questions, Tasting | Comments Off

Nancy Ash says people give her a “funny look” when she tells them what she does for a living. She spends a lot of time slurping olive oil and biting ... Read more..

Alice Medrich’s Olive Oil Biscotti with Walnuts & Pears

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

One of the highlights of the Harvest Retreat we held last week in northern California was tasting the olive oil biscotti prepared by the award-winning cookbook author Alice Medrich. Alice, who’s ... Read more..