Archive for August, 2009

Chef Bill Briwa’s Grilled Chicken Sandwich & Romesco Sauce

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

It’s easy to get hungry when writing a blog about food. And the idea of a grilled chicken sandwich made with good, crusty bread and a freshly made romesco sauce ... Read more..

Olive Oil Source Web Site Launches New Online Store

Monday, August 24th, 2009 Posted in EVOO Events | Comments Off

I’m dashing off a quick heads-up to alert you to a new Internet venture for all things olive oil. The friendly folks at The Olive Oil Source today launched a new ... Read more..

César’s Almonds Lightly Fried in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Friday, August 21st, 2009 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

My wife Sharon and I recently ate dinner at one of our favorite restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area, César, in Oakland. César, which has a second location in Berkeley, ... Read more..

Recipe: CIA Chef Bill Briwa’s Almond Romesco Sauce

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

I first met Chef Bill Briwa last September at a conference sponsored by the Culinary Institute of America's Greystone campus in California's Napa Valley. I’ve spoken with him several times since ... Read more..

Olive Oil Primer: What is the Arbosana Olive?

Friday, August 14th, 2009 Posted in Frequently Asked Questions, Tasting | Comments Off

I hooked up with two colleagues recently in Denver. The weather was chilly and wet, a bit unusual for Colorado in July. But we had a great lunch at The ... Read more..

Tony Polito’s Banana-Blueberry Fruit Shake with EVOO

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 Posted in Health, Recipes | Comments Off

My colleague Luci Sheehan alerted me to Tony Polito. A Boston chef and food consultant, Polito has been working with Luci’s sister to help her eat more healthy, delicious meals. ... Read more..

Chef Paul Bartolotta’s Sautéed Cremini Mushrooms and Sage

Friday, August 7th, 2009 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

I’ve been on the road a lot, traveling to such diverse locales as Memphis, Boulder, Colo., and New York. I had excellent food in all three, from barbecue to Italian. ... Read more..

Olive Oil Primer: What is the Arbequina Olive?

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 Posted in Frequently Asked Questions, Tasting | Comments Off

When a culinary pro suggested we write about different olive varietals, I thought: “Good idea. We'll write about the olives we grow.” So here goes. Thousands of varieties of olives ... Read more..