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March 08, 2023

You Can Plant Olive Trees in Both Spring and Fall

Three 18 month-old olive tree saplings are shown in with their pots covered in simple drawstring burlap bags.

Many consider the spring season best for planting olive trees, however, fall planting also has distinctive advantages. Read more to learn why.

Posted in Ag Agriculture Climate Action Climate Positive EcoFriendly Fall Gift Giving Live Olive Trees Olive Trees Planting Spring

February 22, 2023

I 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

January 22, 2023

Suprême d'Agrumes Method

Donald holds the edge of a filet knife against the membrane segment of an orange showing where to cut.

Here's a brief on preparing citrus slices without membrane with photos included.

Posted in citrus knife skills orange supreme Technique Winter recipe

January 16, 2023

January Orchard Update - Rain!

Ascolano trees in water after winter storms

This is a short account of the rain impact to our area along with a 28 second video (at the bottom of the page).

Posted in Climate Change Flooding Orchards Rain Weather