Monthly Archives: May 2011

A Famed Spanish Dish w/ a Seafood Twist: Seafood Paella

Paella is a special dish that sticks in our culinary memory. We remember the first paella we had many, many years ago — at a birthday dinner celebrated on a family member’s front porch.  We also recall the other times … Continue reading

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Memorial Day Grilling: Beyond Burgers & Bratwurst

Rain, shine, hail, or other inclement weather doesn’t stop us from firing up the grill. We’ve been known to brush snow off a Weber grill to cook with fire. We bring up grilling because Memorial Day marks the unofficial start … Continue reading

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Halibut is “Perfect for Flavorful Sauces” – Like Chimichurri

The noted seafood chef Rick Moonen calls halibut “a perfect blank canvass,” noting “it’s perfect for pairing with flavorful sauces.” A  favorite of ours sauces hails from South America: chimichurri. So, for us, halibut topped with chimichurri is a heavenly … Continue reading

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Meet Our Brand New Ranch Selects Extra Virgin Olive Oils

Big news! We’re excited to be introducing a brand new line of extra virgin olive oils this month: Ranch Selects. These three oils are crushed from select olives grown exclusively on our own “estate” ranches in northern California. The bottlings … Continue reading

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Arctic Char w/ Potato-Morel Salad – and No Guilt!

Arctic char is related to salmon. But it has a milder, buttery taste. Aficionados liken it to trout. And, like salmon, char is loaded with heart-healthy oils. It’s good roasted whole, sautéed, broiled and grilled.  The recipe here pairs char … Continue reading

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Why a Home-Cooked Meal Can Help Your Waistline

Pulling out the pots and pans to make a home-cooked meal can improve your waistline. The data back that up. The food-loving French and Italians spend nearly 20 minutes more a day cooking than Americans do. They’re also less likely … Continue reading

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Spice Up Your Dinner Table w/ a Vegetarian Paella

We asked Marie Simmons: What topic should we showcase in our May eNewsletter? Spices, the award-winning cookbook author replied. “Today, we’re fortunate that we can buy — either locally or online — all sorts of interesting spices,” Marie added. “I … Continue reading

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Make Mom a Heavenly Chocolate Mousse for Mother’s Day

Mom deserves extra-special treatment this Mother’s Day. Chocolate is a great place to start. Our suggestion: Prepare a luscious chocolate mousse on Sunday that delivers fabulous taste without the guilt. The chocolate mousse we have in mind uses two heart-healthy … Continue reading

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Drizzle Your Halibut with an Olive Oil, Citrus & Herb Sauce

John, age 10, is the youngest recipe tester on our “test kitchen” staff. And his opinion carries weight here. John likes wild Alaska salmon when it’s drizzled with a sauce of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. … Continue reading

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