WILD GROVES LAUNCHES! View the KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN!
September 13, 2016 Today is the official launch of Wild Groves, my family’s new Olive Oil and Gourmet Food company. We couldn’t be more excited! It’s been 9 months in the making… hustle, blood, sweat and tears… and here we are. We are launching with a KICKSTARTER campaign, please view it here: We are […]
My First Interview with Patricia Darragh of the California Olive Oil Council – Certified 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil Through the “Seal Program”
Patricia Darragh – Executive Director of the California Olive Oil Council (COOC) Berkeley, CA We discuss “Certified 100% EVOO” & the significance of the “Seal Program” The COOC is a trade association with the mission of encouraging the consumption of certified California extra virgin olive oil through education, outreach and communications. The COOC is committed […]
DON’T Re-use OLD Olive Oil Bottles in Your Kitchen!
I know you like that bottle…but DON’T Re-use OLD Olive Oil Bottles! A QUICK TIP: I see this happen all the time, where you love that bottle, the look, the shape, how the oil looks inside it, but please, don’t re-use bottles of olive oil that have sediment in the bottom. If it’s clean (no sediment, […]
OF6 – Olio Nuovo Tasting with California Olive Ranch – from Artois CA
Tasting California Olive Ranch’s 2015 Olio Nuovo – from Artois California In this episode of the Olive Fantastic Video Blog, I’m tasting Olio Nuovo from California Olive Ranch (COR), located in Artois California. They call it “Limited Reserve,” but it’s fresh Olio Nuovo to us! Name: Limited Reserve Variety/Blend: Arbequina & Koroneiki Date Harvested: October 2015 Bottle Size/Format: 500ML/Square/Antique Green/ROPP Cap […]
OF5 – Olio Nuovo Tasting with Bozzano – from Stockton CA
Tasting Bozzano’s 2015 Organic Olio Nuovo – from Stockton California In this episode of the Olive Fantastic Video Blog, I’m tasting Organic Olio Nuovo from the Bozzano Family, located in Stockton California. Name: Organic Olio Nuovo Variety/Blend: 100% Organic Leccino Date Harvested: November 2015 Bottle Size/Format: 500ML/Antique Green/ROPP Cap + Pour-Spout Insert Price: $29.75/500ML bottle Nose: 2 out of 3 – Big green […]
OF4 – Olio Nuovo Tasting with Sciabica – from Modesto CA
Tasting Sciabica’s 2015 Olio Nuovo – from Modesto California In this episode of the Olive Fantastic Video Blog, I’m tasting 3 x Olio Nuovos from the Sciabica Family, located in Modesto California. Name: Manzanillo Sciabica Olio Nuovo Variety/Blend: 100% Manzanillo Date Harvested: November 2015 Bottle Size/Format: 250ML/500ML/1500ML/Clear/Cap Pour-Spout Insert Price: $26.00/500ML bottle Nose: 1 out of 3 – Soft aromas of […]
OF3 – Olio Nuovo Tasting with Calivirgin – from Lodi CA
Tasting Calivirgin’s 2015 Olio Nuovo – from Lodi California In this episode of the Olive Fantastic Video Blog, I’m tasting Olio Nuovo from the Coldani Family, located in Lodi California. Name: Calivirgin Olio Nuovo Variety/Blend: Arbequina primarily, with pollinators of Arbosana and Koroneiki Date Harvested: Late November 2015 Bottle Size/Format: 500ML/Clear/Push Pour Spout Price: $32.00/bottle Nose: 2 out […]
OF2 – Tasting: Olio Nuovo, Nuevo, Novello – Intro – Want me to feature yours?
I’ll be doing one of my favorite things: Tasting & Featuring Olio Nuovos over the next few episodes – Here is my Intro Video In this episode of the OF video blog, I introduce the next few videos I’ll be posting – a series where I’ll be tasting and analyzing Olio Nuovos focusing on education of the oils […]
Cooking with EVOO: Olive Oil Equivalents to Butter
My family cooks everything using extra virgin olive oil. Olive Oil cooking equivalents to butter (dang, I know butter tastes pretty awesome, but it can be replaced in all cases by extra virgin olive oil!) – just try it, trust me, your body will appreciate it! 1 tsp of butter = 3/4 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1Tbsp […]
Olio Nuovo – It’s “New Oil” Season in California!
This is the best time of the year to experience FRESH extra virgin olive oil! – OLIO NUOVO (October – January) This is the best time of year to purchase extra virgin olive oil in California, because we are in the middle of harvest, and the oil is FRESH and bursting with flavor! Literally just […]
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