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Chef Bill Briwa’s Grilled Chicken Sandwich & Romesco Sauce

Posted on August 25, 2009 by consumers

It’s easy to get hungry when writing a blog about food. And the idea of a grilled chicken sandwich made with good, crusty bread and a freshly made romesco sauce is the kind of thing that can get any appetite … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Fresh Tomato Pasta Sauce with Mozzarella and Basil

Posted on August 25, 2009 by caolive1

My colleague Luci Sheehan is what you could call our roving farmers market reporter. She lives in Colorado, in Boulder, where there’s a terrific farmers market. Luci goes there regularly. And she reports back to us the tomatoes there are … Continue reading →

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César’s Almonds Lightly Fried in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Posted on August 21, 2009 by consumers

My wife Sharon and I recently ate dinner at one of our favorite restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area, César, in Oakland. César, which has a second location in Berkeley, is a Mediterranean-style eatery serving a delicious selection of … Continue reading →

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Pan-Roasted Almonds with Coriander and Dried Chili Peppers

Posted on August 21, 2009 by caolive1

Almond season has arrived here in California. I devour a ton of almonds. I like them plain. And I enjoy eating them lightly fried in extra virgin olive oil, a traditional Spanish dish. Our friends at the Almond Board of … Continue reading →

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Tony Polito’s Banana-Blueberry Fruit Shake with EVOO

Posted on August 11, 2009 by consumers

My colleague Luci Sheehan alerted me to Tony Polito. A Boston chef and food consultant, Polito has been working with Luci’s sister to help her eat more healthy, delicious meals. “She’s already lost 25 pounds in about 10 weeks,” explained … Continue reading →

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Watermelon Salad Dressed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Posted on August 11, 2009 by caolive1

If you’re looking for a refreshing summer dish, make a watermelon salad dressed with extra virgin olive oil. It’s an excellent summer dish and works particularly well for a picnic. The idea came to us when we spoke to cookbook … Continue reading →

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Chef Paul Bartolotta’s Sautéed Cremini Mushrooms and Sage

Posted on August 7, 2009 by consumers

I’ve been on the road a lot, traveling to such diverse locales as Memphis, Boulder, Colo., and New York. I had excellent food in all three, from barbecue to Italian. I also went to a big extra virgin olive oil … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Fresh Basil Pesto

Posted on August 4, 2009 by caolive1

Pesto. Just saying that word aloud makes you think of the lingering days of summer, when there’s an abundance of fresh basil at the local farmer’s market or – if you’re lucky enough – in the home garden. Pesto is … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Gigi’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil Biscotti

Posted on July 31, 2009 by consumers

A colleague of mine related the amusing story of how his 10-year-old daughter aspired to be a pastry chef. At a big family get-together, the young girl, Jane, wanted to make biscotti. Great idea. But there was one small problem. … Continue reading →

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The Culinary Institute of America’s Gazpacho Soup

Posted on July 31, 2009 by caolive1

With the warmer summer temperatures, my wife Sharon and I are always happy to have an excuse to avoid firing up our stove. And there are few better excuses than sitting down to a good gazpacho made from ripe tomatoes. … Continue reading →

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