Convivial Conversation– American Olive Farmer

March 08, 2023

Miso Rosato Cabbage Salad

Close up of glossy Miso Cabbage Salad with a Japanese teapot and tea cup in the background

Coleslaw lovers may well swoon over this version using miso shiro--which contributed a umami-rich saltiness--and Rosato Balsamic Vinegar, which added a sweet fruity note of acidity.

Posted in Asian Chicken Japanese Miso Recipe Rosato

February 27, 2023

Caramelized Apple Olive Oil Cake

Close up image of caramel soaked olive oil cake festooned with a ring of caramelized apple slices.

This is the sort of recipe I'd typically post during the fall at the height of apple season, however, apples are still in the shops, and we were looking for something sweet last weekend with only two apples in the larder. The cake itself is simple, only the caramel might be tricky if you've not worked with sugar in this way before.

Posted in Apple Baking Cake Caramel Dessert Olive Oil Cake Recipe

February 22, 2023

I just added EVOO to my Coffee

Lucero Arbequina EVOO and a Perfect Cup of Coffee

Tuesday evening Starbucks (SBUX) announced a range of new coffee drinks called Oleato™ which feature the addition of a tablespoon of EVOO. As a food professional and trained olive oil taster, I could not easily imagine enjoying our favorite local artisan-roast coffee with good EVOO, however, on a deeper level I was curious...

Posted in Coffee EVOO News Oleato Opinion

February 15, 2023

Focaccia Barese

Focaccia is often cake-y, soft, and dry, however, the best ones are dense, chewy and redolent of oil and herbs. What's the secret? It's two-fold: add a potato for texture as they do in Bari, and don't be shy about using copious amounts of good olive oil.

Posted in Artisan Bread Italian Olive Oil Recipe