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Lucero Arbequina EVOO and a Perfect Cup of Coffee

I added EVOO to my Coffee

Spring 2024 Update to our February 2023 essay.  As a food professional and trained olive oil taster, I could not easily imagine enjoying our favorite local artisan-roast coffee (or even Starbucks)...

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A chewy and dense hunk of Tartine style loaf made with 50/50 whole and white flour on an olivewood board. The loaf is opened and the outside is covered with sesame seeds. Olio Novello bottle is in the background.

One of the Best Breads for Olio Novello May Surprise You

"When presented with a baguette, ciabatta, or other crusty white bread many people would gladly reach for a bottle of olive oil. A whole grain loaf, on the other hand, may lead one to butter or a c...

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Six heirloom tomatoes are arrayed on a wooden cutting board: Cherokee Purple, Mr. Stripey, Brandywine, Big Beef, Green Zebra, Berkeley Tie Dye.

The Best Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Insalata Caprese

The evolution of Caprese along with my initial thoughts on flavors and pairing olive oil with tomatoes.

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