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By Alex Malamud, These oils from the L.A. Olive Oil Competition are available at markets or online. They are gold medal winners unless otherwise noted. Pasolivo Central Coast Blends, Paso Robles. Best of Show winner. $18.75-$25.95 for 500 ml. Rainbow Grocery, Pasta Shop Village Market (Ferry Building), Atherton Inn Bed and Breakfast (Redwood City), Say […]

By Jan Risher, “Many hosts are looking for new ways to prepare meals that are a little less expected,” says Bob Bauer, president of the North American Olive Oil Association. “The recipes we developed specifically for summer events use common ingredients and straightforward preparation methods, plus they can be adjusted to suit personal preferences or […]

Chopin Vodka Launches National Competition for Bartenders and Chefs to Create the Perfect Stuffing for the CEO Martini The makers of Chopin Vodka have taken their search for the perfect olive to garnish their signature CEO (Chopin Extra Olives) Martini to the next level. Together with Wine Spectator and Food Arts magazines, Chopin Vodka has […]

Article by LONG HWA-shu, Photo by Marina Samovsky, A Long Grove store sells olive oil on tap to the delight of a growing number of oil lovers. Not just several kinds, but as many as 22 from specialty producers in Spain, Italy, Greece, Australia, Chile, Argentina and also California. The Olive Tap of Long Grove, […]

Tasmanian olive oil producers are struggling to meet demand this year, with a cold snap cutting yields. Widespread frosts have been reported, with some areas recording a record run of frosty nights. While harvest is not over, early expectation have oil yields down by half in some areas. Producer Anne Ashbolt says drought stressed trees […]