Resolution #3: Go Green with Olive Oil. What better way to “go green” than with olive oil for common household uses? And, what better way to use old olive oil or olive oil that was fraudulently labeled EVOO? Because olive oil is created from natural ingredients, it won’t release harsh chemicals into the air […]
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New Year’s Resolution #4: Enrich your Social Life with Olive Oil
An age-old question: What does drizzling olive oil over all types of culinary pursuits have to do with improving your relationships? Research (from the journal of PLoS Medicine, among others) shows that strong social relationships are associated with better health and longevity. There’s no better way to enrich your social life than by breaking bread […]
New Year's Resolution #5: Learn more about Olive Oil!
Expand your knowledge by exploring the world of olive oil! Here are some tips: 1. Host your own olive oil tasting party with tips from my book, The Passionate Olive. 2. Contact The Passionate Olive for a special event or olive oil dinner at info@thepassionateolive.com. We can create an informative and fun party where guests […]
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 […]
3 Healthy Appetizers
Are you hosting a party? Here are 3 healthy snacks for your next party. What you need: country- style bread or baguette (sliced diagonally), sea salt, olives, garlic, fresh vegetables and your best extra virgin olive oil. 1. Marinated Olives – with olive oil!Transform your selection of olives into a delicious treat by making a […]
Olive Oil and the Olympics
There’s something so thrilling about the Olympics that it’s hard not to be a huge fan. I’ve attended several Olympics in LA, Barcelona, and London. While extensive media coverage dominates the airwaves , I don’t recall any of the reporters mentioning the importance of olive oil to the Olympics and the athletes. Olive oil and the […]
Clever Uses for Olive Oil
Olive oil has a myriad of uses, including those Around the House. I was recently interviewed by s.e. smith for an article: Clever Uses for Olive Oil . s.e. smith writes for an interesting and informative home improvement website – networx. Asking for “out-of-box” or “out-of-kitchen” uses for olive oil, we discussed creative uses for my […]
Why Bake with Olive Oil?
I’m often asked: “Why bake with olive oil? ” Substituting olive oil for butter is a key element for health and dietary considerations; e.g. vegan requirements, lower cholesterol needs, and removing saturated fats. Because olive oil contains vitamin E, it helps to naturally maintain the freshness of baked goods and creates moist cakes, biscuits and […]
Harvesting Olives is good for your Skin!
Did you know that picking olives actually improves the skin? Even though I usually wear gloves when harvesting for long periods, I try picking the olives with bare hands for part of the time. If you do, your hands will be soft and smooth; it’s almost like getting an olive oil rub from the ripe […]
The Taste Test: Quality EVOO and Supermarket Brands
I was recently asked: how does the taste between a quality EVOO compare to supermarket brands that many people use? Supermarket brands tend to be refined olive oil, even though sometimes they are labeled Extra Virgin. Refined – meaning that the olive oil may have had defects, which were removed with use of charcoal or […]
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