http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/ A blog about all things olive, from theolivepress.com! en gmoskowitz@gmail.com Copyright 2010 2010-09-08T19:17:17+00:00 http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/entry/olive-oil-pie-dough http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/entry/olive-oil-pie-dough#When:19:17:17Z Wed, September 08, 2010 - 11:17am This easy, unique pie crust is flavorful and perfect for any tart, pie, quiche, chicken pot pie or even empanadas. The more robust the oil you use, the stronger the olive oil flavor will be. food, cooking, blog 2010-09-08T19:17:17+00:00 http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/entry/clementine-french-toast http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/entry/clementine-french-toast#When:22:11:20Z Thu, September 02, 2010 - 2:11pm Delicately fragrant Clementine Olive Oil gives this gorgeous French toast a unique accent. Serve with fresh butter and real maple syrup for a decadent breakfast treat. food, cooking, blog 2010-09-02T22:11:20+00:00 http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/entry/sonoma-valley-wine-harvest-wine-auction http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/entry/sonoma-valley-wine-harvest-wine-auction#When:01:48:53Z Wed, September 01, 2010 - 5:48pm We hope you can join Cline Cellars (located across the street from our Sonoma location) for this wonderful event on September 5, 2010, from 11 AM-6 PM. We will, of course, be right across the street offering our usual complimentary olive oil tasting! General admission is $500, but please note that Visa Signature cardholders receive a special price of $450 per person.  Here's some information from the event's website: Buff up your board and slather on sunscreen for an "Endless Sonoma" extravaganza filled with wine, food, fun and frivolity! All the sickest Betties and Beach Boys are dropping in to the 18th Annual Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction, presented by Trilogy Glass & Packaging, for a day of celebrating sips, surf and Sonoma. Catch the wine wave and get your tickets today! Click here to see the 2010 Live Lots! Surf's up at Sonoma’s Cline Cellars Sunday, September 5, where the festivities kick off at 11 a.m. Paddle out to the impact zone (check in) to enjoy a laid back preview of the 35 Live Lots and Silent Auction Lots, or hang out in the Long Board Lounge before the Live Auction kicks it old school at 1 p.m.  Your ticket not only gets you into the Wine Spectator Auction Tent,  but also offers you exclusive face time with Sonoma’s own Slaters of the Sip – our acclaimed Winemakers and Growers. Each table is hosted by a Winemaker or Grower who promises to share their locals-only secrets with haoles and heavies alike. A team of Sonoma County’s most renowned chefs will prepare a multi-course meal that makes "eating it" a totally awesome thing, dude. Click here to see the Auction Menu! When you purchase your auction tickets, it's your chance to choose which superstar of the Sonoma surf with whom you'd like to feast. Select from this incredible lineup: Audelssa Estate Winery - SOLD OUT B.R. Cohn Winery - 2 seats available Benziger Family Winery - 2 seats available Chateau St. Jean - SOLD OUT Cline Cellars - SOLD OUT Clos du Bois Winery - SOLD OUT Clouds Rest - SOLD OUT Emery Estate Wines - SOLD Fichtenberg Vineyards - 2 seats available Flowers Vineyard & Winery - SOLD OUT Foppiano Vineyards - 2 seats available Francis Ford Coppola Winery - SOLD OUT Geyser Peak - SOLD OUT GlenLyon Vineyards & Winery - SOLD OUT Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards - 2 seats available Gracianna Wines - 2 seats available Gundlach Bundschu - SOLD OUT Hanzell Vineyards - SOLD OUT Hoffman Family Cellars - SOLD OUT Imagery Estate Winery - SOLD OUT Jordan Vineyards & Winery - 4 seats available Kenwood Vineyards - SOLD OUT Kunde Family Estate - 1 seat available Mauritson Family Winery - SOLD OUT Muscardini Cellars - 4 seats available Paradise Ridge Winery - SOLD OUT Ravenswood Winery - SOLD OUT Rodney Strong Vineyards - SOLD OUT Sangiacomo Family Vineyards - SOLD OUT Schug Carneros Estate Winery - SOLD OUT Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery - 3 seats available Sojourn Cellars - 1 seat available Spann Vineyards - SOLD OUT St. Francis Winery & Vineyards - SOLD OUT Trione - 2 seats available Ty Caton Vineyards - 2 seats available   After churning and burning your way through a most awesome auction, cross step into the Cigar Aficionado Cigar Lounge to get stoked in true surfer style. Or, drop in to the Long Board Lounge where you'll catch a party wave of cocktails in flavors to please every palate while sinking in to our sumptuous sitting areas designed for epic, in-the-moment enjoyment.   Riding high as Honorary Chairs throughout the event are the mavericks at St. Francis Winery. Celebrating 31 years of stellar Sonoma winemaking, the team at St. Francis is known on the circuit for their award winning wines, uncompromising quality and indisputable Sonoma heritage.  Don't let them tell you that you should have been here yesterday. The 18th Annual Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction, presented by Trilogy Glass & Packaging, packs an "Endless Sonoma" summer of fun like no other event of the year. Score your tickets today!   EVENT DETAILS   Event location: Cline Cellars, 24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476 There is no parking available at Cline Cellars during the event. Event parking: Viansa Winery, 25200 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476 All parking is located at Viansa Winery, Shuttles will be available to bring you to and from the event at any time throughout the duration of the auction. Auction Registration and Live Lot Preview: Barrel Room, Cline Cellars   ONLINE AUCTION   Be sure to bid high and bid often at the Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Online Auction benefitting Sonoma non-profits.  Even if you can't make it to the events, it's your chance to take home prized bottles from our winemakers cellars, one-of-a-kind etched bottles, and exclusive Sonoma trips and packages. Visit http://www.winecountryweekend.cmarket.com/   DIRECTIONS TO VIANSA PARKING LOT   Event parking is located at Viansa Winery, just down the street from Cline Cellars at 25200 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476. Shuttles will be available to bring you to the event and shuttles will be available to transport you back to the parking lot at any time throughout the duration of the auction. From Highway 101 heading North, Take Highway 101 North over the Golden Gate Bridge into Marin County. When you reach Novato take the Highway 37 exit (for about 8 miles) turn left onto Highway 121 North (Infineon Raceway will be on your left). Continue on Highway 121 for 4.5 miles and Viansa Winery will be located on your right. Shuttles will take you across the street to Cline Cellars, do not cross the road on foot.  From Highway 101 heading South, after Rowland Boulevard, take the Highway 37 Vallejo Napa exit east. Turn left onto Highway 121 North (Infineon Raceway will be on your left). Continue on Highway 121 for 4.5 miles and Viansa Winery will be located on your right. Shuttles will take you across the street to Cline Cellars, do not cross the road on foot. food, cooking, blog 2010-09-02T01:48:53+00:00 http://www.theolivepress.com/news-events http://www.theolivepress.com/news-events#When:23:00:45Z Sun, August 29, 2010 - 3:00pmLast Sunday of every month through October from 3:00 to 5:00 live music, dancing, wine and of course olive oil tasting at The Olive Press - Stop by! food, cooking 2010-08-29T23:00:45+00:00 http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/entry/taste-of-sonoma-sept.-4th http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/entry/taste-of-sonoma-sept.-4th#When:19:57:06Z Sun, August 29, 2010 - 11:57am Join us at the 31st Annual Taste of Sonoma!  We will be sampling our Award-Winning, Fresh Extra Virgin Olive Oils, delicious dipping oils, tasty olive tapenades and more!  It will be a day full of food, wine and fun. Stop by for a sip and savor the day! With more than 150 wineries pouring thousands of wines, and over 60 local chefs whipping up divine pairings, Taste of Sonoma at MacMurray Ranch delivers a once-in-a-lifetime experience for oenophiles and foodies alike. Informative and entertaining wine seminars, lively cooking demonstrations, get-your-boots-dirty vineyard tours and so much more make for an enchanting afternoon enjoying the best of Sonoma County living. Named one of the 10 Best Wine and Food Events in the United States by Celebrated Living magazine, Taste of Sonoma is an coveted ticket; get one before they sell out. Taste of Sonoma is hosted by MacMurray Ranch. http://www.sonomawinecountryweekend.com/default.asp food, cooking, blog 2010-08-29T19:57:06+00:00 http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/entry/roasted-garlic http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/entry/roasted-garlic#When:20:46:38Z Fri, August 27, 2010 - 12:46pm A 2-ingredient recipe? What could be simpler? If you have garlic, Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil (its bold olive flavor shines through even after roasting), foil and a few minutes, you can easily throw together this luscious, creamy, fragrant treat. Whirl it into salad dressings, smear it over chicken before roasting, spread it on baguettes--the possibilities are endless. food, cooking, blog 2010-08-27T20:46:38+00:00 http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/entry/cappellini-diavolo-with-portabellos-peas-and-mint http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/entry/cappellini-diavolo-with-portabellos-peas-and-mint#When:02:25:15Z Mon, August 23, 2010 - 6:25pm This light and refreshing (yet spicy!) pasta is perfect for summertime alfresco dining (or just feeling like you’re doing such a thing). Though this dish is wonderful served hot, I also love to save the leftovers and have them cold for lunch the next day. food, cooking, blog 2010-08-24T02:25:15+00:00 http://www.theolivepress.com/news-events http://www.theolivepress.com/news-events#When:23:27:16Z Sat, August 21, 2010 - 3:27pm Important USDA news...  Forbes. food, cooking 2010-08-21T23:27:16+00:00 http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/entry/blood-orange-coconut-rice-pudding http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/entry/blood-orange-coconut-rice-pudding#When:23:42:03Z Fri, August 20, 2010 - 3:42pm Bright citrusy notes from the Blood Orange Olive Oil work nicely with the warm vanilla and coconut flavors in this dish, resulting in a quasi-tropical-island-y flavor, perfect for extending summer juuust a little bit longer. Try cooking with soy or almond milk for a vegan version of this dish. food, cooking, blog 2010-08-20T23:42:03+00:00 http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/entry/and-the-winner-is http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/entry/and-the-winner-is#When:00:43:40Z Mon, August 16, 2010 - 4:43pm ...Carolyn Pendry's Wok Bok Salad Dressing! Congratulations, Carolyn! We'll be sending you our Trattoria in a Box gift set! Thanks to all of our contest participants! Look out for more cooking competitions in the near future! food, cooking, blog 2010-08-17T00:43:40+00:00 http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/entry/kat-vetranos-favorite-salad-dressing http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/entry/kat-vetranos-favorite-salad-dressing#When:18:51:56Z Mon, August 16, 2010 - 10:51am Check out Kat Vetrano's entry to our Salad Dressing Competition (as featured on her blog, Cooking While Eating)! Being a lover of Italian food, good health, and quality ingredients, I am a huge fan of Olive Press Olive Oil from Sonoma, California (my homeland!). Every once in a while, Gabi Moskowitz, author of Brokeass Gourmet and their resident food writer, conducts a food blog competition involving their olive oils. In the spirit of summer, today’s competition is salad dressing! I’ve been eating lots of my Big Fat Italian Salad (previously found here), and here is a variation of the dressing I provided for that recipe. Another way to enjoy this dressing? Simply drizzled on those golden tomatoes that have been showing up the farmer’s markets lately (as showed above). Buon Appetito! Big Fat Italian Dressing Ingredients: 2 anchovies, rinsed if desired 1 heaping teaspoon of Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar 3 tablespoons of Olive Oil (The Olive Press’ Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil is perfect) salt pepper Method: Add anchovies to small cup or bowl, drop Dijon in. Add vinegar and olive oil and whisk vigorously with a fork, seasoning to your liking with pepper and salt. food, cooking, blog 2010-08-16T18:51:56+00:00 http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/entry/dj-nielsens-favorite-salad-dressing http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/entry/dj-nielsens-favorite-salad-dressing#When:22:41:47Z Fri, August 13, 2010 - 2:41pm Check out DJ's entry to our Salad Dressing Competition! food, cooking, blog 2010-08-13T22:41:47+00:00 http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/entry/angelina-schmidts-favorite-salad-dressing http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/entry/angelina-schmidts-favorite-salad-dressing#When:13:16:13Z Thu, August 12, 2010 - 5:16am I make a salad with romaine, apples, walnuts and any cheese I have on hand.  The dressing I make to accompany is: food, cooking, blog 2010-08-12T13:16:13+00:00 http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/entry/jennifer-kobylkas-favorite-salad-dressing http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/entry/jennifer-kobylkas-favorite-salad-dressing#When:13:51:07Z Tue, August 10, 2010 - 5:51am Check out Jennifer Kobylka's favorite salad dressing! food, cooking, blog 2010-08-10T13:51:07+00:00 http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/entry/blt-caesar-salad-recipe-from-cookbooks-and-corks http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/entry/blt-caesar-salad-recipe-from-cookbooks-and-corks#When:01:24:11Z Thu, August 05, 2010 - 5:24pm Check out the following recipe from Cookbooks and Corks! food, cooking, blog 2010-08-06T01:24:11+00:00 http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/entry/carolyn-pendrys-won-bok-salad-dressing http://www.theolivepress.com/blog/entry/carolyn-pendrys-won-bok-salad-dressing#When:02:12:51Z Mon, August 02, 2010 - 6:12pm Check out Carolyn's entry! This is a recipe passed down from one of my Aunties in Hawaii. Delish and everyone loves it! food, cooking, blog 2010-08-03T02:12:51+00:00