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Dear Dr. Fox: One year, there was a flea infestation in our area. A friend told me if I rubbed my dog’s coat and skin with olive oil, the fleas and itching would go away. I tried it, and the constant itching and fleas disappeared as if by magic. — M.M., Clifton Park, N.Y. Dear […]

by Rori Trovato, Photo by Luca Trovato, A California-Style Harvest Celebration The captivating aromas of lavender and eucalyptus and the musky perfume of just-picked olives would lead one to believe she was in the south of France, or on a hillside in Tuscany. But this is Santa Barbara, California, a region known for producing some […]

Vineyard to produce own olive oil Britain’s balmy weather has led a Shropshire vineyard to create one of Britain’s first olive groves – normally found in sweltering Mediterranean climes. Wroxeter Roman Vineyard is making the most of global warming and plans to start planting a commercial olive grove to make Shropshire’s own extra virgin olive […]

The new release of Fresno State’s award-winning yet improved 2006 Estate Reserve Olive Oil will be presented during a special tasting Wednesday, March 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fresno State Farm Market, located at the southeast corner of Chestnut and Barstow avenues. Orchard Manager Gino Favagrossa will conduct the tasting of […]

by Chantelle Janelle, Fats are a necessary part of a balanced diet but all fats are not created equal. Cooks who reach for healthy oils are on the right track. Culinary instructor Duncan Howden says the traditional cooking fat chefs prefer is butter. “Most chefs are taught from the beginning how to work with and […]