Monthly Archives: January 2010

Marie Simmons’ Oven-Roasted Fish w/ Herb-Citrus Dressing

We’re lucky to have a friend who’s been flying regularly to Alaska for the past ten years to go halibut fishing. Bill went again in September, traveling to the fishing port of Seward. He hooked lots of halibut, which was … Continue reading

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Chef Justin Wangler’s Chicken w/ Orange-Honey Marinade

Justin Wangler likes extra virgin olive oil, honey and oranges, among other ingredients. You may recall that for breakfast this time of year the chef drizzles EVOO and honey on Irish steel-cut oatmeal. Wangler, the executive chef at California winemaker … Continue reading

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Chef Picks California Olive Ranch EVOO for Golden Globes

George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Anniston, and hundreds of other Hollywood A-listers are about to tuck into a meal that makes use of our extra virgin olive oil. I kid you not. Our Olio Nuovo EVOO will be one of … Continue reading

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Chef at Golden Globes Selects Our Extra Virgin Olive Oil

It’s amazing to think Nicole Kidman, Sophia Loren, Tom Hanks and scores of other Hollywood stars will soon get a chance to try our extra virgin olive oil. Our Olio Nuovo EVOO will be one of the ingredients used to … Continue reading

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Jamie West’s Chicken w/ Tangerine Honey-Chipotle Glaze

I wish I had fresh produce growing right outside my kitchen door. California chef Jamie West has a two-acre chef’s garden where he can pick seasonal vegetables to serve his restaurant customers. He also shops at the farmers market to … Continue reading

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Marie Simmons’ Raw Fennel Salad with Parmigiano Curls

Turn over Marie Simmons’ business card and you’ll see a rundown of the cookbooks she’s written. There’s The Good Egg, a James Beard Award winner, the hugely popular 365 Ways to Cook Pasta, and the award-winning Lighter Quicker Better. Simmons … Continue reading

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CIA Update: Sardines Lightly Poached in Smoked Olive Oil

My colleague Roger Fillion continues with his occasional reports about the recent conference he attended at the Culinary Institute of America’s Greystone campus in California. It focused on street foods and comfort foods of the world. I took my seat … Continue reading

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Olive Oil Primer: Knowing the Different Types of Olive Oil

If your New Year’s resolution involves healthier eating, chances are good you’ll be cooking with olive oil. So here’s a quick guide to understanding the difference between extra vrigin, light, pure and all the other labels and terms you’ll encounter … Continue reading

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