All About EVOO

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...

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Holiday Gift Guide

Holiday Gift Guide

November and December are our busiest time of year – both in our stores and in our personal lives. Between kids wrapping up school for the semester...

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Unusual Pairings

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...

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Make Ahead Sauces

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...

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Popcorn Perfection

Popcorn Perfection

If you’re anything like me, you know how essential it is to have easy, great-tasting snacks that you can whip up in a matter of minutes. For our fa...

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The Delightful World of Dressings

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...

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Beyond Bread Dipping

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...

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Gifts for Mom

Gifts for Mom

Mother’s Day can be overwhelming. Knowing what to get for the mom (or moms) in your life is tough, especially when you are constantly getting inund...

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Overjoyed about Oleato

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, ...

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Joy in the New Year

Joy in the New Year

Happy New Year! Most years I set one resolution that's tangible or physical. Something I want to accomplish at the house, in the gym, in the garden...

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Holiday Cookie Magic

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...

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New Portugal Harvests

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...

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