Archive for the 'Geographic' Category

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 […]

03 Aug

[Turkey] Olive oil specialties at Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul

Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul’s AzzuR restaurant is offering customers superb menus from Mediterranean cuisine by serving special olive oil dishes for the hot summer days, reflecting all the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine.Executive chef Maximilian J.W. uses the freshest and most healthy ingredients in dishes like olive oil meze platter with artichoke, fresh beans, mini eggplant and […]

02 Aug

Olive oil great in any dish

Summer is the time many of us turn to cooking and entertaining. One ingredient you’ll need to have on hand all year long is olive oil. Keep the following shopping tips in mind when in a store:A bottle labeled ”extra virgin” means the oil has been made from the first cold pressing of the olives […]

02 Aug

Olive oil is olive oil is olive oil, right?

Not quite. There are essentially three types of oil. While there aren’t dramatic differences among them, each is suited for specific cooking needs, according to the North American Olive Oil Association: – Extra-virgin olive oil has the most full-bodied taste and aroma of all olive oils. It is often used in salads and on vegetables, […]