The Olive Press Blog: February 2010

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• Having Your Cake and Eating it too

  Posted by Gabi on Fri, February 26, 2010

  A recent Greek study showed that olive oil, when used to replace margarine in commercial cake recipes, did not adversely affect the texture of the cake (and in some cases, …

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• Mini Lamb-Feta Burgers with Lemon-Yogurt Sauce

  Posted by Gabi on Thu, February 18, 2010

  This meal was inspired by a lamb burger I had at one of my all-time favorite restaurants in San Francisco, The Monk’s Kettle. Extra Virgin Olive Oil keeps the meat …

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• The Olive Odyssey

  Posted by Gabi on Mon, February 15, 2010

  The amazing 3-month Sonoma Valley Olive Festival had part of its grand finale this past Saturday, at the Sonoma Valley Olive Odyssey, held in the Grand Piazza between Jacuzzi Family …

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• Rosemary-Olive Oil Frittata

  Posted by Gabi on Thu, February 11, 2010

  This easy egg dish makes for a delightful brunch, lunch or even light supper. Bold Sonoma Valley Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil and bright rosemary combine beautifully with aged white …

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• Oven-Baked Garlic Fries

  Posted by Gabi on Thu, February 04, 2010

  These garlicky fries are a staple at ballparks, but they can stand up to a fancy steak equally well. The Parmesan adds a nutty, salty layer that compliments the garlic …

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• Delicate, Medium, Robust

  Posted by Gabi on Mon, February 01, 2010

  All extra vrigin olive oils are not, it turns out, created equal. {image2} And I'm not even talking specifically about quality (although that is a post of its own…). Rather, …

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