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Monthly Archives: July 2009
Recipe: Gigi’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil Biscotti
A colleague of mine related the amusing story of how his 10-year-old daughter aspired to be a pastry chef. At a big family get-together, the young girl, Jane, wanted to make biscotti. Great idea. But there was one small problem. … Continue reading
The Culinary Institute of America’s Gazpacho Soup
With the warmer summer temperatures, my wife Sharon and I are always happy to have an excuse to avoid firing up our stove. And there are few better excuses than sitting down to a good gazpacho made from ripe tomatoes. … Continue reading
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Recipe: Chef Patrick Dahms’ Tuna Crudo
I’m just back from a great trip to the Monterey and Pacific Grove areas of California that included a visit to the famed Gilroy Garlic Festival (stay tuned for a future blog post). Now that I’m back at my desk, … Continue reading
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Recipe: Pizza Margherita
With the basil and tomato seasons in full swing, I have to write about a favorite pizza of mine: Pizza Margherita. There’s a great story behind this Italian classic. In 1889, a chef in Naples, Raffaele Esposito, created the pizza … Continue reading
Cook’s Illustrated Article Praises California Olive Ranch EVOO
I’ve been anxious to read an article due out in this September’s issue of Cook’s Illustrated. A colleague of mine who was surfing the Internet last night found an electronic version of the piece: It details a blind tasting of … Continue reading
Cook’s Illustrated Article Lauds California Olive Ranch EVOO
A colleague of mine trolling the Internet last night came across an electronic version of an article from this September’s issue of Cook’s Illustrated. I’ve been anxious to read the piece: It details a blind tasting of California extra virgin … Continue reading
Olive Oil Recipe: Chef Patrick Dahms’ Olive Oil-Poached Tuna
I promised to feature more recipes from San Diego chef Patrick Dahms. So here goes. Chef Dahms – the executive chef at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel’s signature restaurant, Vela – prepares an olive oil-poached tuna. It’s accompanied by … Continue reading
Baking with Extra Virgin Olive Oil Instead of Butter – Part II
I flew to New York at the end of June to attend the Fancy Food Show, which focuses on specialty foods from around the world. While in the Big Apple, I had a great dinner with my sister. We met … Continue reading
Olive Oil Recipe: Steven Raichlen’s Grilling Marinades
We asked grilling guru Steven Raichlen for suggestions about grilling marinades that use extra virgin olive oil. He immediately told us about a simple yet intriguing Asian-inspired marinade. It combines the following ingredients in equal amounts (we’ll say a quarter … Continue reading
Chef Holly Smith’s Citrus Olive Oil-Laced Arugula Salad
I enjoy eating salads, particularly during the summer. And I was lucky to grow up with a mother who was great at making them. As I’ve mentioned, my mom is an accomplished cook. She’s Swiss and grew up in a … Continue reading
