Monthly Archives: July 2010

Heirloom Tomato, Peach & Herb “Gazpacho Salad”

I usually think of tomatoes and peaches separately from a cooking standpoint—gazpacho soup, say, or a piping hot peach pie. But these two stars of the summer farmer’s market have a few things in common. They’re both fruit, though in … Continue reading

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John Ash’s Gazpacho Salad, or Pirippana

The word gazpacho makes me think of a cold, fresh tomato soup. But our friend John Ash has opened our eyes to another form of gazpacho — a flavorful salad that would make for a great alfresco dinner this time … Continue reading

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Broiled Tomatoes with Goat’s Milk Feta Cheese

Greg Strickland likes recipes that contain “only a few ingredients.” His recipe for broiled tomatoes with goat’s milk feta cheese falls into that category. It has six ingredients, including the salt and pepper. The dish comes together with a generous … Continue reading

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John Ash’s Pistachio Basil Pesto

Maybe you’re lucky and have a big patch of basil growing in your backyard plot. Even if you don’t have fresh basil at your fingertips, here’s a recipe that’s worth a trip to your local farmers’ market or grocery store. … Continue reading

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Olive Oil Primer: A Look at the Koroneiki Olive

Little olives can deliver a potently spicy punch. That’s the case with our Koroneiki olive, one of the olive varietals we grow in northern California. Koroneiki hails from Greece, and it’s become popular among Golden State olive growers. I rate … Continue reading

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Olive Oil Health: The Skinny on Monounsaturated Fats

Health and nutrition experts sometimes refer to them as “monos.” The rest of us know them as monounsaturated fats. Monos, along with polyunsaturated fats (or “polys”), are what health and nutrition experts call the “good fats” — as opposed to … Continue reading

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Summer Vegetable and Tomato Gratin w/ Parmesan Bread Crumbs

Chef and cookbook author Susie Middleton made her first tian in culinary school. The gratin has since become one of her signature dishes. Before I go on, I should give a little background you may or may not know. Tian … Continue reading

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Fresh Zucchini Salad with Tomatoes and Basil

How did a Salt Lake City elementary school teacher become an enormously popular food blogger? Kalyn Denny took to the blogosphere to write about the excellent recipes that allowed her to lose more than 40 pounds.  Her blog, Kalyn’s Kitchen, … Continue reading

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Imported “Extra Virgin” Oils Often Not Real EVOO-Study

Important news out today in the olive oil world: A major study finds U.S. consumers often pay premium prices for imported olive oil labeled “extra virgin” when in fact it’s cheaper, lower quality oil. Tests conducted at two respected laboratories … Continue reading

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Imported “Extra Virgin” Oils Often Not Real EVOO-Study

Important news out today in the olive oil world: A major study finds U.S. consumers often pay premium prices for imported olive oil labeled “extra virgin” when in fact it’s cheaper, lower quality oil. Tests conducted at two respected laboratories … Continue reading

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