Archive for February, 2010

Italy’s Gourmet Olive Oil Cops Sniff Out Counterfeit EVOO

Friday, February 26th, 2010 Posted in Events | Comments Off

I’ve just learned that Italy has trained some of its cops to become crack olive oil tasters. Their mission: distinguish between bogus extra virgin olive oil and the real thing. You ... Read more..

Jim Lahey’s “Really Easy” No-Knead Potato Pizza

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

Our friend Sam Fromartz isn’t your ordinary home baker. You may recall I wrote about him last year, noting how his baguettes were judged No. 1 in Washington in a ... Read more..

Health Study: Med. Diet + Exercise Could Cut Alzheimer’s Risk

Friday, February 19th, 2010 Posted in Health | Comments Off

Your brain will thank you for working out at the gym and eating plenty of fruits, vegetables and olive oil. A recent study suggests you could significantly cut your risk ... Read more..

Yogurt Cake Made w/ Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

Yogurt cake is a household staple in France. It’s easy to make and tastes great. And it’s a productive way to use up extra yogurt sitting in your fridge. The recipe ... Read more..

Schwarzenegger, the “Governator,” Poses w/ our EVOO

Friday, February 12th, 2010 Posted in Events, Uncategorized | Comments Off

Can you guess where California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is holding this bottle of California Olive Ranch extra virgin olive oil? The “Governator,” as he’s known, was more than happy to be ... Read more..

Debunking Misinformation About Cooking & Olive Oil-Part II

Friday, February 12th, 2010 Posted in Frequently asked Questions, Health | Comments Off

We’ve run across more misinformation about olive oil. The latest involves olive oil’s “smoke point.” A cooking oil’s smoke point is the temperature at which the oil begins to break down ... Read more..

Valentine’s Menu: EVOO Fried Almonds to Chocolate Torte

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

My wife and I sometimes celebrate Valentine's Day by going out the night before to avoid crowds. But we've had some of our best meals at home. We’ve put together a ... Read more..

Chili Lime Crab Cakes w/ Chipotle Avocado Mayonnaisse

Friday, February 5th, 2010 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

I was lucky to live in a crab mecca during college: Annapolis, Md. Fresh blue crab was - and still is - everywhere. You could go to an unpretentious restaurant, ... Read more..

What Does Jamie Oliver Mean by a “glug” of Olive Oil?

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 Posted in Frequently asked Questions, Serving Olive Oil | Comments Off

I've been asked the question, "What exactly is a drizzle of olive oil?" Our friends in the culinary world have offered up a variety of responses. I’ve since come across ... Read more..