Posts Tagged ‘Olive’
April 27th, 2009
Tags: Crackers, Olive, Rosemary
March 23rd, 2009
Tags: Almond, Cake, Oil, Olive
March 21st, 2009
Tags: Olive, Tapenade
February 26th, 2009
Tags: Crust, Green, Olive, Quiche, vegan
February 13th, 2009
Tags: Olive, Pasta, Tapenade
February 8th, 2009
Tags: Cake, Oil, Olive, Paste, Quince
January 18th, 2009
Tags: bread, Oil, Olive, Olives, onions
January 12th, 2009
Tags: Crust, Green, Olive, Quiche, vegan
kuVarijacije is a monthly ex Yu food bloggers game started by Mamajac from Cooks and Bakes. The idea is for all the participants to prepare the same dish, and later publish with remarks and observations. This month’s recipe is Potato and olive terrine, sugested by Monsoon. Overal, I loved it. I just couldn’t find anchovies, so I skipped them. It was easy to make and I had a chance to taste
December 30th, 2008
Tags: Olive, Potato, Terrine
Olive oil is a natural juice that preserves the taste, aroma, vitamins and properties of the olive fruit. It is the only vegetable oil that can be consumed as it is - freshly pressed from the fruit.
The beneficial health effects of olive oil are due to both its high content of monounsaturated fatty acids and its high content of antioxidants. Studies have shown that olive oil offers protection against heart disease by lowering LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and raising HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol) levels. No other naturally produced oil has as large an amount of heart healthy monounsaturated fats as olive oil.
The stomach tolerates olive oil very well. Its protective function has a beneficial effect on ulcers and gastritis and lowers the incidence of gallstone formation.
Clearly one of the good oils, olive oil is known as a “healing fatâ€. Studies have shown that virgin olive oil contains antioxidants which protect you against colon, breast and skin cancer, heart disease and also has an anti-aging role.
Varieties of Olive oil
Olive oil comes in numerous varieties depending on the amount of processing involved. Some of them are:
Extra virgin: Considered the best and least processed, this oil is extracted from the first pressing of the olives.
Virgin: Taken from the second pressing of the olives.
Pure/Light: This oil undergoes some processing, such as filtering and refining and thus is a lesser grade olive oil. It is widely available in supermarkets and labeled as just ‘olive oil’.
Extra light: Undergoes considerable processing and only retains a very mild olive flavour.
How to store olive oil?
Olive oil should be kept in a cool and dark place and tightly sealed. Like any other oil, it can easily go rancid when exposed to air, light or high temperatures.
Because of all its health benefits, it is good to cook in Olive oil but it is not recommended for deep-frying.
When buying olive oil you will want to obtain high quality flavorful Extra virgin olive oil.
It is true that olive oil is very healthy but at the same time it is high in calories, so use it in moderation.
December 14th, 2008
Tags: Oil, Olive
December 2nd, 2008
Tags: Olive, Pinwheels, Tapenade
November 27th, 2008
Tags: Black, Olive, Pesto, Sage
November 26th, 2008
Tags: Knot, Olive, Prawn
October 31st, 2008
Tags: artisan, Dough, Foccacia, Grape, Joy, Oil, Olive
October 28th, 2008
Tags: Autumn, Jam, LEATHER, Olive
October 24th, 2008
Tags: Friday, Nibbles, Oil, Olive
October 16th, 2008
Tags: 3rd, amp, bread, Bruschetta, Chili, day, Garlic, Mushroom, Oil, Olive, Roasted, World
October 14th, 2008
Tags: Green, Olive, Pancetta, Pasta, Tapenade
October 11th, 2008
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October 1st, 2008
Tags: Cake, Easier, Jamies, Oil, Olive
September 26th, 2008
Tags: Garlic, Gnocchi, Olive, Parsley, Sauce