Jan 21, 2016 | Olive Oil
Many of you have either seen or heard of the adulterated olive oil segment that aired on 60 Minutes earlier this month. If you haven’t seen it yet, you can follow this link below link to watch it: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/60-minutes-overtime-how-to-buy-olive-oil/
The expose talks about adulterated Italian food in general, but also features a long segment, including an interview with Tom Mueller, author of “Extra Virginity” and the blog “Truth in Olive Oil”, on the adulteration of extra virgin olive oil in Italy and the United States. During the interview, Tom mentions that upwards of 80% of the extra virgin olive oil sold in the US is adulterated or mis-branded. (more…)
Nov 8, 2015 | Olive Oil
A popular favorite at this time of year, our Wild Mushroom and Sage Olive Oil is a delicious combination of fresh herbaceous sage paired with earthy, savory wild mushrooms. The result is a decadent, intoxicatingly aromatic olive oil, which will compliment a wide array of savory applications. Try drizzled over cream of mushroom soup, in risotto, and stuffing. It makes an inspired vinaigrette when paired with our Fig or Cranberry Pear Balsamics. Perfect drizzled over poultry, beef, pork, and lamb.
Nov 7, 2015 | Olive Oil
A recent study has shown that a diet rich in olive oil has a positive effect on the development of the unborn child and may also affect her adult life.
“Since olive oil is consumed in the Mediterranean diet with great results, the idea was that the olive oil, with a favorable fatty acids profile, could be good as well in the prenatal period.”
Read the article here!