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Meet the Makers: Where Our Tea Gets Its Soul

Our Olive Oil Journey Begins in the California Sun

See Product When you drizzle our golden olive oil over a sun-warmed tomato salad or swirl it into your favorite vinaigrette, you're tasting something that...

Felecia McAbee
Meet the Makers: Where Our Tea Gets Its Soul

Is It Time to Upgrade Your Pantry Staples?

Let’s be honest—most of us have a shelf (or three) full of sauces, spreads, and jars we swore we’d use... someday. But what if your...

Felecia McAbee

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 following insights only...

Olivia Segal
Not Just for Bread: An Adventure with Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar - Branch and Vines

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...

Felecia McAbee
Conversions and Substitutions - Branch and Vines

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...

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Health Benefits of Balsamic Vinegar - Branch and Vines

Health Benefits of Balsamic Vinegar

Balsamic Vinegar Improved skin health: Balsamic vinegar contains antimicrobial compounds, acetic acid, and antioxidants. These components may help improve a person’s complexion over time. Balsamic...

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Health Benefits of Olive Oil - Branch and Vines

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...

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Historical Fun Facts - Branch and Vines

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...

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Fused or Infused this is the question. - Branch and Vines

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 flavored oil is produced when herbs and spices are added...

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Preserving Quality aka Expiration - Branch and Vines

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 for...

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