Archive for October, 2009

Olive Harvest Update and Primer from California Olive Ranch

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 Posted in EVOO Events | Comments Off

It’s been a whirlwind couple of days here in northern California. But it’s been great. We wrapped up our Harvest Retreat for chefs, wholesalers, and others late last night, following ... Read more..

Chef Tuohy’s Olive Oil Menu for California Olive Ranch

Monday, October 26th, 2009 Posted in EVOO Events, Recipes | 2 Comments »

I got into Sacramento early this afternoon to attend our annual Harvest Retreat. It’s a big event. We take a large group of chefs and wholesalers on a tour to ... Read more..

Cannellini Beans with Sautéed Pumpkin and Olio Nuovo EVOO

Friday, October 23rd, 2009 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

I’ve been thinking back to my childhood now that Halloween is around the corner. I dressed up as a ghost, Batman, and a medieval warrior in armor to go out ... Read more..

Chef Jason Wright’s Ahi Tuna Salad with Meyer Lemon Aoli

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

One of our consultants, Kirsten Wanket, alerted me to Chef Jason Wright, co-owner and executive chef of Alchemy Market & Cafe. The restaurant is located in the central Sierra Nevada ... Read more..

Study Suggests Longer Life Could Be Tied to Key Foods in Med. Diet

Friday, October 16th, 2009 Posted in Health | Comments Off

My colleagues and I are sifting through medical studies, news stories and other sources from recent months to learn more about olive oil’s potential impact on health.  One study we ... Read more..

Olive Oil Primer: Pairing EVOO with Food – Part III

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 Posted in Frequently Asked Questions | Comments Off

Next week my colleagues and I will begin work on something we take very seriously: selecting the oil we'll use for our Olio Nuovo. It’s the freshest possible extra virgin ... Read more..

Chef Ray Garcia’s Pumpkin Gnocchi with Parmesan & Sage

Friday, October 9th, 2009 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

I’ve been visiting our facilities this week in Oroville and Artois, in northern California. We’re gearing up for the olive harvest, which begins next week. As you can imagine, our ... Read more..

Olive Oil Primer: Pairing Olive Oil with Food – Part II

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 Posted in Frequently Asked Questions | Comments Off

"Medium” extra virgin olive oil, the style that falls somewhere between delicate and robust, can be paired with a variety of foods - from spicy dishes to bitter greens. The guidelines ... Read more..

Chef Michael Tuohy’s Pacific Halibut Crudo

Friday, October 2nd, 2009 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

I was happy – but not surprised – when Chef Michael Tuohy’s Sacramento restaurant drew a four-star rating from the Sacramento Bee earlier this year. I’ve eaten there several ... Read more..