Archive for May, 2010

Fish Tacos w/ Cilantro Slaw, Chipotle Crème & Pico de Gallo

Friday, May 28th, 2010 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

Living on the West Coast means I get access to lots of good Mexican food and seafood. Here's a way to enjoy a combination of the two at home: whip ... Read more..

Sautéed Spring Vegetables w/ Pepper-Parmesan Crostini

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

Leeks remain on my mind ever since Mark Peel advised us to feature this flavorful vegetable in the May issue of our In Season newsletter. After the chef-owner of Campanile ... Read more..

Olive Oil Health Primer: the Skinny on Trans Fats

Friday, May 21st, 2010 Posted in Health | Comments Off

We recently watched the epic film “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.” The 1966 Italian  spaghetti western brought to mind a blog I wrote a couple of months back ... Read more..

Michael Chiarello’s Braised Leek and Potato Salad

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

Star chef Michael Chiarello kicks your typical potato salad up a couple of notches with this dish. This sophisticated take on potato salad combines braised leeks and sliced boiled potatoes. The ... Read more..

Olive Oil May Guard Against Painful Bowel Disease – Study

Friday, May 14th, 2010 Posted in Health | Comments Off

I’ve got relatives who suffer from intestinal issues. I know they’re not alone. So I was very interested to see the news earlier this month that consuming olive oil may ... Read more..

Chef Mark Peel’s Leeks Vinaigrette

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

We asked Chef Mark Peel to pick a seasonal vegetable to feature in our May “In Season” newsletter. He immediately volunteered leeks, a vegetable that I grew up with because ... Read more..

New U.S. Olive Oil Standards Meant to Battle Fake EVOO

Friday, May 7th, 2010 Posted in Frequently Asked Questions | Comments Off

Big news from the nation’s capital: Uncle Sam has adopted landmark rules meant to ensure the bottle of extra virgin olive oil you buy at the store is genuine and ... Read more..

Med. Diet May Cut Risk of Mental Decline in Older Age – Study

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 Posted in Health | Comments Off

Eating more like a Greek may improve your brain power, a new study suggests. Older adults who stick to a Mediterranean-type diet appear to suffer less mental decline as they age, ... Read more..