Pumpkin Bread with O’Live A Little Blood Orange Olive Oil

Nothing is better during the crisp fall weather than a slice of warm, moist pumpkin bread. With a bit of our Blood Orange Olive Oil it takes this traditional fall treat up to the next level. To make the pumpkin bread extra flavorful make sure not to skimp on the pumpkin seeds and cinnamon, they add that extra punch full of flavor that you just can't miss out on. Ingredients Cooking spray 3-1/4 oz. (3/4 cup) whole wheat flour 3 oz. (2/3 cup) unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp....

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Picnics Have A History Dating Back to the 15th Century!

A little elegance and a little outdoor dining and wine can be a wonderful change of pace this time of year.If you’re a fan of “traditional outings”, a reader of Jane Austin’s Emma and other literature, or if you’re like us and are old enough to remember classic cinema and vintage TV, then you’ll have a pretty good picture in your mind of the quintessential Summer picnic.A checkered blanket, a picnic basket, an array of fine cheeses, and maybe a light refreshing wine.Ahh, nostalgia...That scene could be painted with a romantic couple or a whole family gathered together, dining al...

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Pearls of Winter Salad

Ingredients 8 oz of pearled barley 2 cups of water Pink Himalayan Salt & fresh ground pepper 6 tablespoons O’Live A Little Blood Orange Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 tablespoons O’Live A Little Cranberry Walnut Balsamic Vinegar 4 green onions finely chopped Seeds of 1 pomegranate 1 bunch of flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped 1 bunch mint, roughly chopped 3 tablespoons of pistachios, toasted, cooled and roughly chopped Method Of Prep Put the pearled barley and water in a pan together with 1 tablespoon of the orange extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon of pink Himalayan salt, bring to boil and...

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Parmesan Cheese – Specialty Cheese or Wanted Commodity?

Would you believe that Parmesan cheese is an interest to the Italian Mafia? According to Wikipedia, between 2013 and 2015, over two thousand wheels of cheese were stolen from warehouses in northern and central Italy. A condiment so many of us take for granted as we sprinkle or grate it over salads, soups, pasta, pizza, and toasted bread is something being highjacked by organized crime gangs in Italy!Legally labeled “Parmigiana-Reggiano”, authentic Parmesan is only allowed to be produced and called by its name in certain provinces within Italy. Since it is often called the “King of Cheeses”, Italian law takes...

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Parmesan - Reggiano Biscuits

Serves 10These little treats are addictive! Although they are called biscuits, they are somewhere between a cookie and a biscuit. A great alternative to crackers or a loaf of bread.Ingredients 31⁄2 oz cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks 31⁄2 oz plain flour, plus extra for flouring 4 oz grated Parmesan-Reggiano cheese 1 beaten egg 1⁄4 teaspoon fine pink Himalayan salt 1⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Rosemary sprig, to decorate Instructions Mix the butter, flour, and parmesan together. Season with salt & pepper and knead until you form a dough. Divide the dough in two, and roll each part into...

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Orecchiete With Chickpeas and Olives

Ingredients 12 ounces orecchiette 1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives 2 tablespoons tomato paste 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 6-inch sprig rosemary 3 tablespoons O’Live a Little Italian Classic extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (about 1 1/2 ounces), plus more for serving 2 cups baby arugula (about 2 ounces) Method Of Prep Combine pasta, chickpeas, olives, tomato paste, garlic, rosemary, oil, pepper flakes, and 5 cups water in a large straight-sided skillet....

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