EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

Fresh Tomato & Cucumber Quinoa Tabbouleh

Fresh Tomato & Cucumber Quinoa Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh is a great way to use a surplus of summer cucumbers and fresh tomatoes—even “B” or blemished tomatoes still have great taste and nutrition. Quinoa adds a super nutritional twist—its high protein content makes this a great main dish. Leftover, this tabbouleh is a great bite when you’re on the run.

Is Your Olive Oil "Slimy?"

Is Your Olive Oil "Slimy?"

What’s really in your olive oil bottle?…
Olives are stone fruits, like cherries and plums. Real, extra virgin olive oil is the fresh-squeezed juice from pressed olives—seasonal, perishable, and never better than the first few weeks it was made. It’s best to choose bottled oil in dark glass or other containers that protect against light degradation, and buy a quantity you’ll use up in a relatively short period of time. Read about brands that have made false claims along with recommendations for pure, good extra virgin olive oils…

Fresh Parsley & Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce

Fresh Parsley & Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce

Welcome the earthiness of spring! A boldly refreshing and versatile sauce that elevates grilled meats / seafood and roasted vegetables from dressed to well-dressed. Nutrition bennies: The volatile oils in herbs that declare their signature fragrances have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties—substantial health benefits to help fight disease.

 

Harvest Tomato & Cucumber Quinoa Tabbouleh

Harvest Tomato & Cucumber Quinoa Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh is a great way to use a surplus of summer cucumbers and fresh tomatoes—even “B” or blemished tomatoes still have great taste and nutrition. Quinoa adds a super nutritional twist—its high protein content makes this a great main dish. Leftover, this tabbouleh is a great bite when you’re on the run.