Archive for June, 2010

Rosemary & Sun-Dried Tomato Focaccia

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

Less is more when it comes to focaccia. The toppings for this Italian flatbread are countless:  coarse sea salt, herbs, onions, cheese, vegetables and meat. But, like pizza, focaccia is ... Read more..

Our Miller’s Blend EVOO Receives Global Recognition

Friday, June 25th, 2010 Posted in EVOO Events | Comments Off

Occasionally we blow our own horns. We recently learned our Miller’s Blend extra virgin olive oil was named one of the top 250 olive oils in the world by ... Read more..

Olive Oil Primer: Poaching Food in EVOO – Part II

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 Posted in Frequently Asked Questions, Recipes | Comments Off

Poaching foods in extra virgin olive oil is a cooking method that ensures your food will be moist and flavorful. Chefs say you want to use an EVOO that ... Read more..

A Primer on Our “Green” Farming Practices

Friday, June 18th, 2010 Posted in Frequently Asked Questions | Comments Off

We have some 10,000 acres of olive trees under cultivation in northern California. Consequently, my colleagues and I get get asked a lot about our "green" farming practices.  We're glad ... Read more..

Olive Oil Primer: Poaching Seafood in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 Posted in Frequently Asked Questions | Comments Off

Some culinary pros we work with suggested we write about poaching foods in extra virgin olive oil. So we picked up the phone and called a chef who loves to ... Read more..

Grilled Tuna Nicoise w/ Asparagus & Lemony Vinaigrette

Friday, June 11th, 2010 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

Grilled tuna Nicoise salad is a good meal for this time of year. It’s flavorful yet light. It’s a dish I could easily tuck into on a warm evening on ... Read more..

Spanish Tortilla with Spring Vegetables

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

If you were to stroll up to the counter at a tapas bar in Spain, you might well find the kind of round tortilla featured here. A slice would pair ... Read more..

Diet that Includes Olive Oil May Cut Alzheimer’s Risk-Study

Friday, June 4th, 2010 Posted in Health | Comments Off

Eating a diet rich in olive oil, nuts, fish, poultry and certain fruits and vegetables may help you fend off Alzheimer's disease, a recent study suggests. Researchers at New York’s Columbia ... Read more..

Holly Smith’s Grilled Asparagus w/ Hazelnut Aioli

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 Posted in Recipes | Comments Off

When we caught up with Holly Smith, she was riding a train to Portland, Ore., to attend the recent conference of the International Association of Culinary Professionals. We almost felt ... Read more..