Archive for May 23rd, 2007

23 May

Looking After Your Heart With Olive Oil

We all know that too much of certain foods and drinks can cause accumulative damage to the heart over time. Fatty foods can clog the arteries and too much alcohol causes damage too. But this is a negative approach. For a change, let’s talk about the foods that actually are beneficial for the heart! Interestingly, […]

23 May

Los Olivos Jazz and Olive Festival planned for June 2

Lots of jazz music will share the stage with the olive industry when the arts-and-wine community of Los Olivos celebrates its heritage Saturday, June 2. The third annual Los Olivos Jazz and Olive Festival, which is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Los Olivos, will run from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Principal jazz, olive and […]

23 May

Pure delight

California’s emerging olive-oil industry hears a call for quality surpassing “extra-virgin” that will stand out in a troubled, competitive market. By Jim Downing, Picture by Florence Low, Will American consumers pay more for olive oil that claims to be even more pristine than extra-virgin? Will they even be able to tell the difference? With the […]