Pairing Food with Olive Oil

Fourth of July, Thomas Jefferson and Olive Oil

Did you know that Thomas Jefferson, our third President and principal author of the Declaration of Independence was also what would be considered today… a foodie? Whenever I think of a foodie, I think… olive oil. And so did Jefferson, who proclaimed, “… the olive tree is surely the richest gift of heaven.”  Deemed a…more »

Pairing Food with Olive Oil

Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOOs) are varied in taste. The multiplicity of tastes and aromas make olive oil attractive to consumers who are looking for taste sensations to match each meal. You can create harmonious flavors by pairing olive oil with food.  It is similar to pairing wine and food. There are basically two distinct…more »

Wine and Olive Oil

Just as wine lovers often take their favorite bottle to a restaurant, I often carry a small bottle of extra virgin olive oil (my own brand or one of my recommended brands) when I go out to eat.  I am just as choosy about my olive oil as I am about fine wines. In fact,…more »