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Toast with EVOO & Tomato

Toast with EVOO & Tomato

The most common breakfast in Andalusia is, “Aceite y Tomate”, Olive oil and tomato. However, there are many variations to the theme and there is a definite art to ordering this breakfast in an Andalusian bar. The dance goes something like this: “Give me a half a village bread with tomato and oil”. Then the […]

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The Segura y Mancha Family Citrus Olive Oil Cake

The Segura y Mancha Family Citrus Olive Oil Cake

This citrus olive oil cake was served during the Segura y Mancha family Ancestral Event where family, friends and olive oil tasters come together to create the best coupage (a blend of EVOOs). For generations, the Segura y Mancha family has sat around after the harvest and milling to create the best blend of oils. […]

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Pairing EVOO with oranges

Pairing EVOO with oranges

The World Olive Oil Exhibition was held this week in Madrid. The international event had over 60 exhibitors, an extensive oil bar, a business meeting point, gourmet products display area, cooking show, and two conference areas. International experts came to discuss topics such as trade, production and tasting. Dr. Maria Paz Aguilera was one of […]

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Jaen Selection: Best Spanish Picual EVOOs

Jaen Selection: Best Spanish Picual EVOOs

Spain is the number one producer of olive oil in the world and the province of Jaen produces the largest amount in the country, mostly of the variety Picual. There are about 300 mills in the province that are dedicated to creating this golden oil. In the past years, many olive oil millers have made […]

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Hanukkah: Rosquillas fried in EVOO

Hanukkah: Rosquillas fried in EVOO

Jewish cooking serves an important channel that connects families to ancestors, great grandparents, and living relatives.  Often a tale is told through the food. For thousands of years families have taken delight in sharing the same foods around the dinner table. For those listening to the flavors, Andalusian cooking also serves a very important role in reminding us […]

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Mantecados, Spanish Cookies with EVOO

Mantecados, Spanish Cookies with EVOO

A sure told sign that we are getting closer to Christmas in Spain is the display of mantecados in the supermarkets. Mantecados can be found year round but are a special treat during the Christmas festivities. A house without these crumbly cookies during the holidays is like a house in the US without a turkey […]

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Where to eat Sevilla: La Pepona

Where to eat Sevilla: La Pepona

La Pepona, a modern tapas bar, is located smack dab in the center of Sevilla, very close to the Encarnación “Las Setas” Market.  The name of the bar is derived from the nick name of its owner José López Alba, aka Pepón.  Juanlu, the manager, and his staff are truly on top of the game. They pay […]

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Use it up! Finish that EVOO.

Use it up! Finish that EVOO.

  If there was just a bit of food left or just one piece of anything sitting on a plate at the end of dinner my grandmother would say “Use it up”. This entry is dedicated to her. Many people will buy a great olive oil or will be gifted a bottle and leave it […]

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