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Monthly Archives: December 2009
Olive Oil Health Primer: What are Polyphenols?
Chemistry wasn’t my specialty growing up, although I was interested in the topic. But over the years I’ve developed a greater appreciation for chemistry – especially now that I’m working for an extra virgin olive oil maker. We all know … Continue reading
Olive Oil Pecan Pie and Olive Oil Crust
With the holidays approaching, we’ve collected several dessert recipes that substitute olive oil for butter. I’ll start with a pecan pie that uses extra virgin olive oil to accentuate the nuttiness of the pecans. You can match it with an … Continue reading
Cranberry Walnut Pound Cake Baked with Olive Oil
I discovered this cranberry walnut pound cake recipe a few months ago. It seemed like a perfect treat to enjoy over the holidays. The creator of this dish, Lisa Sheldon, has written a cookbook devoted entirely to baking with extra … Continue reading
CIA Update: Fava Bean Puree w/ Chicory from Italy’s Apulia
My colleague Roger Fillion has been filling me in on the recent conference he attended at the Culinary Institute of America’s Greystone campus in California. The topic: street foods and comfort foods of the world. Here’s another of Roger’s notes … Continue reading
Olive Oil Health: Med Diet Could Ward Off Depression – Study
I’m sifting through more evidence suggesting that a Mediterranean-style diet could be good for not just your body, but your head. A new British study suggests the diet – rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, olive oil – could fend off … Continue reading
Chef Michael Schwartz’s Milk-Chocolate Cremoso w/ Olive Oil
The time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s flies by like a rocket. I’m sure you can relate. It’s also a time when good food comes into focus, particularly sweets. My mom always was busy in the kitchen producing good dishes … Continue reading
Garlicky Spaghetti with Olio Nuovo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
We got inspired to make a pasta dish showcasing our Olio Nuovo, now that we’re bottling this limited-release extra virgin olive oil. It’s an unfiltered EVOO we bottle immediately after it’s been pressed, producing a “burst” of fresh olive fruitiness. … Continue reading
Chef Justin Wangler’s Carmelized Pear & Walnut Salad
Justin Wangler tells us his favorite breakfast this time of year is Irish steel-cut oatmeal with “lots of olive oil and honey drizzled over the top.” Chef Wangler, the executive chef at California winemaker Kendall-Jackson, says it’s a “great way … Continue reading
