Monthly Archives: October 2009

Prosciutto-Raisin Confit Bruschetta with a Drizzle of Olive Oil

I tasted a dish this week I’ve never had before: bruschetta topped with prosciutto and raisin confit. While bruschetta has always been a favorite of mine, I’ve never had the grilled (or toasted) bread prepared this way. The confit’s sweetness … Continue reading

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Olive Harvest Update and Primer from California Olive Ranch

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 a fabulous dinner showcasing California Olive Ranch extra virgin olive … Continue reading

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Olive Oil Baking: Rosemary-Polenta Pumpkin Muffins

When our son, now an adult, was in elementary school we’d throw an annual pumpkin carving party at our house. Friends would bring their children, along with a pumpkin or two. We’d all head to the garage to do our … Continue reading

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Chef Tuohy’s Olive Oil Menu for California Olive Ranch

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 see firsthand how we harvest and crush the olives into … Continue reading

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Health Study: Med. Diet Could Cut Diabetes Drug Need

More news arrived in my in-box out about the potential health benefits of a Mediterranean diet, this time focusing on diabetes. A study suggests the diet – rich in nuts, whole grains, fruits, vegetables and olive oil – could be … Continue reading

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Cannellini Beans with Sautéed Pumpkin and Olio Nuovo EVOO

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 trick or treating. Years later, when my own son was … Continue reading

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

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 Foothills, in the tiny town of Murphys. It’s a beautiful … Continue reading

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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Corn Muffins

A colleague recently told us she’d been diagnosed with a health problem that prevents her from eating foods containing grains – everything from breads made from whole wheat and unbleached white flour to pastas, beer and bagels. The list goes … Continue reading

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Pairing Food with Olio Nuovo & Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oils

We started harvesting olives at our Northern California ranches this week. That means it’s almost time to get to work on our Olio Nuovo. It’s the freshest possible extra virgin olive oil you can find. Our milling team bottles it … Continue reading

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

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 found suggests some food groups in the Mediterranean diet – … Continue reading

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