What is Olive Oil? Olive oil is pressed from fresh olives and is made mainly in the Mediterranean, mostly in Italy, Spain and Greece. It is available all year-round. Just like in wine-making, several factors affect the character of the oil, including climate, soil and the way […]
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A spicy but flavorful chili recipe. Trust me, you won’t miss the meat! We love to pair this with one of our favorite microbrews. I used sliced Baby Bella mushrooms, chopped red bell peppers instead of green and I used what I call “a mess” of fresh […]
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Olive Oil: The Salad Superstar The humble olive is not just a dietary staple in the Mediterranean region — it also enjoys the reputation of being a healthy oil in the United States. It is valued not only for its flavor, but also for its range of […]
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Baked potatoes with Middle Eastern beans and greens: Filling your plate with vegetables is a nutritious way to feel full without piling on the calories. Here they are drizzled with an easy dressing of tahini and Greek-style yoghurt. If you’re not on a diet, try a drizzle […]
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What Is Olive Oil and How Is It Made? Olive oil is oil that is pressed from olives, the fruits of the olive tree. The process is incredibly simple… you just press the olives and the oil comes out. But there is still one major problem with […]
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Thai Curried Noodles with Broccoli and Tofu: This creamy, golden noodle dish is modeled after the Thai dish khao soi, which combines sweet, spicy, and sour flavors in one bowl. You know dinner was good when you want to eat it for breakfast. Speaking of, it’s 9 […]
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Why Extra Virgin Olive Oil is The Healthiest Fat on Earth: Fats in the diet are highly controversial. You’ll see people arguing about animal fats, seed oils and almost everything in between. But one of the few fats that most people agree is healthy is extra virgin olive oil. […]
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Spanish Chickpea And Spinach Stew: The spring might have finally graced us with its presence and next week’s weather is looking positively beachy, but the evenings are still quite cold so I thought that a warm, comforting stew is still quite a fitting recipe. There are lots […]
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Olive Oil Can Help As Pain Reliever: Oleocanthal, a compound present in the olive oil, lends olive oil immense anti-inflammatory properties, thereby making oliVe oil an excellent pain reliever be it externally or internally
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Delicious Summer Panzanella: Panzan-HELL-YEA! This delicious Summer Panzanella recipe is filled with a rainbow of fresh tomatoes and veggies, toasted buttery bread, chickpeas, and tossed in an easy Italian vinaigrette. It’s the perfect side or main dish for summertime! This fresh and simple Summer Panzanella Salad features the […]
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