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Flavor, Profile and the ‘Sting’

The intricate chemistry behind the flavor of olive oil continues to baffle researchers, leading to extensive ongoing research in this field. The fo...

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Not Just for Bread: An Adventure with Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar

Eat to Live or Live to Eat? What started out as my first ‘taste’ in an oil and balsamic tasting room some 10+ years ago has evolved into reading, ...

Conversions and Substitutions

Converting of Butter to Olive Oil in a recipe. We eat a healthy diet and I absolutely love butter, real butter, but there are amazing uses and thos...

Health Benefits of Balsamic Vinegar

Balsamic Vinegar Improved skin health: Balsamic vinegar contains antimicrobial compounds, acetic acid, and antioxidants. These components may help ...

Health Benefits of Olive Oil

Olive oil "Olive oil is the best and safest of all oils. It tastes good too! - Andrew Weil, M.D." Lower your risk of heart disease and cancer Enha...

History

Historical Fun Facts

Olive Oil In biblical times Priest used olive oil to treat leprosyGreek Athletes used olive oil to cleanse their bodiesOlives are a member of the f...

Fused or Infused this is the question.

Olive Oil A fused oil olive is created when the olives are pressed or crushed simultaneously with fruits and/or whole fresh herbs. ... Infused or f...

Preserving Quality aka Expiration

Olive Oil How long does olive oil last anyhow? Google this questions and you'll find different answer to this question. It isn't cut-and-dried as f...

Vanilla Amaretto Olive Oil Waffles

Inspired by my friend Pam’s amazing sourdough bread, this recipe combines the best of summer flavors with creamy goat cheese and a sweet and tangy ...

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