No doubt the Corona Virus is creating havoc, inconvenience, frustration and illness all over the world. Our prayers go out to those truly effected, whether from contracting the virus or being stuck somewhere other than in their own home.But for all the negative, with the right attitude, we believe there are positives that can emerge from this crazy situation. Mainly, learning how to enjoy staying home... The fine art of being satisfied to stay within our own four walls has been slowing eroding for years.The ability and availability to take off to what always seems like a better place; a...
Avoid anything in a clear glass bottle, no matter how pretty and enticing the label. Light is the great enemy of olive oil and the oil inside will likely have lost most of its flavor and aroma. Look for extra-virgin olive oil in dark glass bottles or opaque tins. Extra-virgin olive oil does not improve with age. Fresher is better, and right out of the mill, olive oil is a fabulous experience. Fresh oil may have unexpectedly assertive flavors of bitterness and pungency that sometimes override the fruitiness. These challenging flavors are treasured by connoisseurs because they indicate high quality,...
For Your Dishwasher and DishesVinegar can help leave your glassware sparkling, as it will get rid of hard water spots. Simply pour 1 cup of white vinegar into the bottom of your dishwasher, then run the cycle as usual. You can also clean the appliance itself with vinegar—just place a cup full of the liquid on the top rack and run a hot cycle to get rid of grease, grime, and musty smells. For Your MicrowaveIf you have baked-on food inside your microwave, save yourself some scrubbing by steaming out the appliance with vinegar. Combine ½ cup vinegar and ½ cup water...
INGREDIENTS 2 Cups fresh basil leaves (no stems) 2 Tablespoons pine nuts (toasted) 2 Large cloves garlic ½ Cup O’Live A Little’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil ½ Cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese ¼ Teaspoon of salt Method of Prep: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. While waiting for the water to boil, fill a bowl with ice water Once the water boils, add basil leaves and boil for approx. 20 secs. Remove immediately and place in ice water bath to cool quickly. Remove basil leaves and squeeze out excess water. Doing this above process prevents the basil...
It’s worth seeking out Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella for this salad. It is a cheese we always try to keep in stock during the tomato season. From Campana Italy, this cheese, made from the milk of domestic water buffalo is delicate in flavor and texture & its slight tang goes amazing with fresh tomatoes. And, along with O’Live A Little’s Olive Oil and Vinegar it is one of life’s most yummy pleasures! 4-5 Tablespoons O’Live A Little’s Traditional Dark Balsamic Vinegar ½ cup O’Live A Little’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil ½ teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 pounds ripe tomatoes,...
Polenta & Olive Oil Biscotti Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup dry polenta 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For options:Mocha Biscotti: (for 2X) 2T maple extract, 2T espresso powder, 1 Cup cocoa nibsDirections: Preheat the oven to 325. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, polenta, baking powder, and salt. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, and vanilla until well combined and frothy. Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until combined. Turn...
