Archive for February, 2010

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Shines in Baked Goods – Study

Friday, February 26th, 2010 Posted in Health | Comments Off

My unofficial taste tests have already convinced me extra virgin olive oil can be used instead of butter in baking. Now the Greeks are showing olive oil can be an ... Read more..

Chef Jamie West’s Pan-Seared Scallops with Risotto

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

Here's another great recipe from Jamie West, executive chef at California-based Ojai Valley Inn & Spa. This one features pan-seared diver scallops combined with a cooked tomato and basil puree. Chef ... Read more..

Olive Oil Primer: Cooking with EVOO and the “Smoke Point”

Friday, February 19th, 2010 Posted in Frequently Asked Questions, Health | Comments Off

A topic we see fluttering around in cyberspace revolves around cooking with extra virgin olive oil and EVOO’s “smoke point.” It may not be the sexiest topic. But it’s a ... Read more..

Chef Mark Peel’s Olive Oil Fried Egg w/ Salsa Romesco

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

My first revelation of how olive oil can transform the ordinary into something special was a grilled cheese sandwich cooked with extra virgin olive oil. Another eye opener was a ... Read more..

Med. Diet Could Lower Risk of Brain Damage, Study Suggests

Friday, February 12th, 2010 Posted in Health | Comments Off

I was driving home this week listening to NPR when my ears perked up. A reporter was talking about a study suggesting a Mediterranean diet – rich in olive oil, ... Read more..

Chef Suki’s Citrus-Scented Broccoli & Sautéed Mushrooms

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

Around Hollywood, Chef Katsuo "Suki" Sugiura is known simply as Chef Suki. The executive chef at the Beverly Hilton is a chef to the stars. Next Monday, for example, he'll ... Read more..

César Chef Maggie Pond’s Escarole Salad

Friday, February 5th, 2010 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

I was intrigued to see one of my favorite restaurants in the San Francisco Bay area, César, is branching out in a new direction, beyond Spain and the Mediterranean. Executive ... Read more..

Chef Mark Estee’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil Soup

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

Mark Estee loves olive oil. He consumes it straight out of the bottle. And he likes to showcase it in recipes such as his extra virgin olive oil soup. “It’s a ... Read more..