3 Tips for Buying Olive Oil. The dilemma: you’re standing in the grocery aisle and looking at dozens of brands of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. You’re confused. Which one do I choose? Choose EVOO in a tin or dark bottle or in packaging that shields it from light and oxygen. The packaging should protect […]
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The Passionate Olive available in Chinese…中文版《The Passionate Olive》终于问世
I am thrilled to let you know that my book, The Passionate Olive -101 Things to do with Olive Oil has been published in Chinese. The book has a new cover and a new title. The title in Chinese is Olive Oil – Liquid Gold 101 Uses of Olive Oil. Because of the known health […]
EVOO & U: Educating students about olive oil
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. The interactive part was the “Taste Test” where students tasted two quality extra virgin olive oils and one major supermarket brand. Students were able to discern the difference and […]
Unique Wedding Gifts
It’s wedding season! Whether you’re planning a wedding or simply planning to attend one, look no further for that unique and interesting favor or gift. If planning a wedding, get private labeled olive oil as a favor. For a unique shower or wedding gift, give an olive-themed basket (with my book, various olive oils, dipping […]
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, […]
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 […]
