Archive for August, 2006

10 Aug

Olive oil scores big on health and taste

By Susan Ladd, It may be heredity, and it may be luck, but I think the reason I have cholesterol numbers that make doctors swoon with joy is that I switched to olive oil 20 years ago. When I say switched, I really mean switched. For sauteing, for salad dressings and sauces, for baking. Until […]

10 Aug

[MAROC] Polémique autour du SIAGRIM

Après la première édition du SIAGRIM, Saïd Azarou se confie à Al BAYANE : Le «jury a été partial» Ce qui est indéniable et que tout le monde s¹accorde à reconnaître,des efforts fort louables ont été déployés pour réussir la première édition du SIAGRIM (Salon international de l¹agriculture du Maroc). Cependant on a enregistré une […]

08 Aug

Black Olive Soup

By Jeanne Jones, Serves 61 jar (4 1/2 ounces) pitted kalamata olives, drained 2 bottles (8 ounces each) clam juice 1/2 cup water 2 medium-size baking potatoes, peeled and cooked (1 1/2 cups) 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 3 plum tomatoes, peeled and finely diced Lemon zest for garnish, […]

06 Aug

Russian olive: friend or foe?

By Blake Nicholson, Russian olives have been planted in the United States since homesteading days, but some states now view the trees with such disdain that they’ve banned them. Richard Fast doesn’t want that mindset to pass North Dakota’s borders. “We’re just happy to have a tree that survives,” the New Salem rancher said while […]

05 Aug

Oil & Vinegar

Click here to watch the video By Vince Gerasol, (CBS) SKOKIE They’re small, but flavorful. There are more than 70 kinds of olives, and their oils are finding their way into more and more kitchens. CBS 2’s Vince Gerasole reports there are many ways to fit olive oil into your Table for 2. Whether in […]