A centuries-old beauty tip is to remove dry, flaky skin using olive oil and sea salt. Use #49 in The Passionate Olive is: Exfoliate with an olive oil salt glow. You can have beautiful smooth and glowing skin with the regular use of a completely natural exfoliator. Mix 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil with […]
Archive | April, 2010
DIY with EVOO
I’m always looking for easy, fun and budget-savvy ways for beauty treatments. And, while I love going to a Spa, I also love Do it Yourself (DIY) beauty treatments with Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO). Olive oil, rich in polyphenols (natural antioxidants) is great for the skin whether you ingest it or use it topically. […]
Olive Oil: An Elixir for Anti-aging
Olive oil has been singled out as contributing to the healthful and beautiful aging. I am in love with olive oil and no wonder. It’s good for you; its taste is exquisite and its antioxidant properties – characterized by its polyphenolic composition – have the potential to combat degenerative diseases. In fact, a high intake […]
Storing Olive Oil
I often hear people tell me they are saving their best, estate EVOO for special occasions. Olive oil does NOT improve with age. There is an old, Italian proverb – “olio nuovo, vino vecchio” meaning “it is best to consume young oil but old wine”. Because of olive oil’s high monounsaturated fat content, it can […]
Get an Olive Oil Massage
I just returned from a weekend in Sonoma where I treated myself to an olive oil massage at a local spa. Yes, olive oil. Used as a base and mixed with other essential oils, olive oil makes wonderful massage oil. In fact, it has been touted as one of the oldest healing and beauty techniques. […]
Reduce Cellulite and Get a Tan!
Olive oil has long been known for its beauty benefits. It offers optimum moisturization for the skin and soothes damaged skin exposed to UV rays. But, did you know that combining coffee grounds and olive oil can reduce the look of cellulite … and you can get a great tan at the same time? Next […]
Remove Makeup with Olive Oil
Extra virgin olive oil is so pure and non-irritating that you can safely use it around the eyes to remove makeup. Pour a small amount of olive oil onto a clean cotton pad and gently wipe over your eyelashes and eyelids. Or, you can do as I usually do — pour a small amount in […]
Moisturize with Olive Oil
One of my favorite tips is – to moisturize with olive oil. Extra virgin olive oils make wonderful moisturizers for both the face and the body, especially during the winter months. A key benefit of these completely natural moisturizers is that you do not have to worry about any of the potentially harmful or allergenic ingredients that […]
Pesto Recipe
The most famous of all culinary masterpieces from the Italian Riviera is its basil Pesto sauce. I just returned from visiting my cousins in Sestri Levante, a beautiful city near the Cinque Terra. Anna Maria served Trofie al Pesto. Trofie is Ligurian pasta made with flour and water, no eggs. Her delicious pasta was topped […]
Frittata Recipe
What you need: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 5 medium size green zucchini (slice zucchini lengthwise into quarters and then coarsely dice) 1 chopped (white) onion 1 clove garlic 5 large eggs (ratio: 1 egg per zucchini) 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs Salt, Pepper, Italian Seasonings (to taste) How to […]
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