I am often asked to present at Culinary Arts and Food classes in high schools. My course title: EVOO & U is interactive, fun and educational. This month’s article in Pressing Times from the Olive Oil Source highlights a recent course that I presented at a high school in Northern California. The interactive part was the “Taste…more »
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Summer Skin Saving Secrets with Olive Oil
Did you know that olive oil is good for every kind of summer skin treatment? Olive oil simply the best for washing, exfoliating, moisturizing, soothing and beautifying. Even before soap was invented, when the Egyptians wanted to clean themselves and soften their skin, they spread olive oil on their skin (which stuck to the dirt)…more »
GoEVOO
I am so excited to tell my friends and fans that I recently launched an iPhone/iTouch/iPad app – GoEVOO, the olive oil lover’s guide to Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO). It’s fun, educational and interactive! You can get ideas for using EVOO that go beyond the kitchen. Find olive oil producers, retail and tasting…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 »
Lessen the Appearance of Stretch Marks with Olive Oil
Did you know that Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is an absolute mainstay for women who are pregnant and for new mothers to help them in the care of their babies? I offer many mommy and baby tips in my chapter on Pregnancy and Baby Care with Olive Oil in my book, The Passionate Olive…more »
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….more »
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