Tasting Italy
I recently finished ready Stanley Tucci’s incredible book, “Taste: My Life Through Food”. Stanley Tucci is a prolific award-winning actor and self-...
All About EVOO
Extra Virgin Olive Oil. EVOO. The bread and butter (the bread and olive oil?) of our business. But what is Extra Virgin Olive Oil? Why is it so spe...
Unusual Pairings
When Shaun and I tell people we own olive oil and vinegar stores, people are often confused. We have to explain that there isn’t just one type of o...
Make Ahead Sauces
During school season, our already busy schedule gets even more hectic. It can be a challenge to make filling, healthy meals for the family, espec...
The Delightful World of Dressings
Although there are hundreds of ways to use our vinegars, oils and spices, dressing and vinaigrettes are how many customers first fall in love with...
Beyond Bread Dipping
It happens at least once a day. Someone walks into our shop, and as we give them a tour, their eyes get big and their mouth drops open as we gestur...
Overjoyed about Oleato
Bulletproof coffee, coffee with an added fat (usually butter), has long been touted for its hunger reducing and energy boosting properties. Now, ...
Holiday Cookie Magic
The holidays can be described as "the most wonderful time of the year," and with so many reasons to love the holidays, cookie and cookie making are...
New Portugal Harvests
It's fall, my favorite time of year. I love when days are still warm, but nights get crisper and chillier. I love wearing boots and scarves and dri...