The Truth on Olive Oil Health

Posted on April 05, 2013 by Tommye Solem

 "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." (Hippocrates)

This recent post on Tom Mueller's Truth In Olive Oil site shares fascinating research being done by Dr. Mary Flynn PhD, RD, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at Brown University's Alpert Medical School in Providence, Rhode Island.

How Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can Protect from Alzheimer's

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Tommye Solem

 "Olive Oil has been associated with protection against cognitive decline..." read more in this Olive Oil Times article.

Mild, Medium, or Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil? Which do I use?

Posted on March 08, 2013 by Tommye Solem

When our customers see the vast assortment of Extra Virgin Olive Oils in our store, they often ask "which intensity EVOO do I use for which foods?" First of all, let your palate guide you. If you love that bold robust taste of a robust extra virgin olive oil, then you may enjoy its flavor on anything from salads...to a grilled steak! If you prefer the more mild tasting extra virgin olive oils, then you will enjoy a mild extra virgin olive oil on just about anything. Here is a general guide just for your reference:

  • Mild Extra Virgin Olive Oils are great for baking, broiled or grilled fish, vegetables, milder cheeses, soups, and sauces.
  • Medium Intensity Extra Virgin Olive Oils are great for grilled meats and vegetables, heavier sauces, pastas, milder cheeses, and bruschetta.
  • Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oils are great for salads, heavier sauces, grilled meats, rustic dishes, pastas, risottos, and bruschetta as well.

Balsamic Vinegar Nutritional Facts

Posted on March 02, 2013 by Tommye Solem

Traditional Style Balsamic
Calories 10 per tablespoon; Fat Cal 0
Total Fat 0g
  Saturated Fat 0g
  Trans Fat 0g
Sodium 0mg
Total Carbs 3g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 3g
Protein 0g

Ingredients: Grape must, wine vinegar, naturally occurring sulfites
Country of Origin: Italy


Dark Infused Balsamics
Calories 10 per tablespoon; Fat Cal 0
Total Fat 0g
  Saturated Fat 0g
  Trans Fat 0g
Sodium 0mg
Total Carbs 3g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 3g
Protein 0g

Ingredients: Grape must, wine vinegar, natural flavors, naturally occurring sulfites


Vermont Maple Balsamic 
Calories 39 per tablespoon; Fat Cal 0
Total Fat 0g
  Saturated Fat 0g
  Trans Fat 0g
Sodium 0g
Total Carbs 10g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 8g
Protein 0g

Ingredients: Grape must, wine vinegar, maple syrup, natural flavors, naturally occurring sulfites


White Infused Balsamics
Calories 10 per tablespoon; Fat Cal 0
Total Fat 0g
  Saturated Fat 0g
  Trans Fat 0g
Sodium 0g
Total Carbs 3g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 3g
Protein 0g

Ingredients: Grape must, white wine vinegar, natural flavors, naturally occurring sulfites

*All of our Balsamic Vinegars are gluten free.*

Olive Oil Nutritional Facts

Posted on March 02, 2013 by Tommye Solem

Extra Virgin Olive Oils
120 Calories per tablespoon; Fat Cal 120
Total Fat 14g
  Saturated Fat 2g
  Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
  Monounsaturated Fat 10g
  Trans Fat 0g
Sodium 0mg
Total Carb 0g
Protein 0g

Ingredient: Extra Virgin Olive Oil


Fused Olive Oils (Lemon and Blood Orange)
120 Calories per tablespoon; Fat Cal 120
Total Fat 14g
  Saturated Fat 2g
  Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
  Monounsaturated Fat 10g
  Trans Fat 0g
Sodium 0mg
Total Carb 0g
Protein 0g

Ingredients: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemons (Lemon Olive Oil) 
                   Extra Virgin Olive OIl, Blood Oranges (Blood Orange Olive Oil)


Organic Infused Olive Oils (Basil, Butter, Garlic, Herbs de Provence, Persian Lime, Tarragon, Tuscan Herb)
120 Calories per tablespoon; Fat Cal 120
Total Fat 14g
  Saturated Fat 2g
  Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
  Monounsaturated Fat 10g
  Trans Fat 0g
Sodium 0mg
Total Carb 0g
Protein 0g

Ingredients: Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Natural Flavors (Plant based)


Infused Olive Oils (Chipotle, Cilantro & Onion, Harissa, Milanese Gremolata, Mushroom & Sage)
120 Calories per tablespoon; Fat Cal 120
Total Fat 14g
  Saturated Fat 2g
  Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
  Monounsaturated Fat 10g
  Trans Fat 0g
Sodium 0mg
Total Carb 0g
Protein 0g

Ingredients: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Natural Flavors (Plant based)

*All of our Olive Oils are gluten free.*



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