EASTER EGG ELEGANCE

We love the most delightful decorations

There is nothing prettier then seeing piles of decorated Easter Eggs spread across the yard (or in most cases this year, inside the home). Whether you are hard boiling or blowing your eggs this year, we have some unique ideas (inspired by our oils and vinegars) to give your eggs the unique spring look they are desperately in need for.

5 BENEFITS OF USING OLIVE OIL

Other then olive oils wonderful flavors, it also has many health benefits that can’t be ignored

Antioxidants

Olive oil is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and polyphenols. It is believed that there is as many as 5 milligrams of antioxidant polyphenols in every 10 grams of olive oil. These antioxidants have been shown to reduce coronary artery disease, lower nitric acid levels, and fight off free radicals that damage the body’s cells and tissues. It is also understood that it can provide digestive track protection, contribute in delaying the bodies aging process, and much more making olive oil a healthy choice for the body.

Oleocanthal

Oleocanthal is a polyphenol in olive oil that contains natural anti-inflammatory agents. Research has found this compound of olive oil inhibits activity shared by ibuprofen, and is believed to play a key role in reducing chronic disease by reducing inflammation. To learn more about Oleocanthal in olive oil click here.

DHPEA-EDA

Olive oil carries the DHPEA-EDA polyphenol that is shown to protect red blood cells from damage. As the red blood cells are the oxygen carriers of the body it is important that these cells do not carry any oxidative damage from free radicals.

Monounsaturated Fatty Acids

The main type of fat found in olive oil is the monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) which is deemed as a healthy dietary fat. MUFA’s are able to lower your risk of heart disease by controlling the bodies LDL or bad cholesterol, while also raising the bodies HDL or good cholesterol.

Anti-Cancer Properties

Olive oil also contains polyphenols that have been researched for its anti-cancer properties. As the polyphenols in olive oil are believed to lower inflammation and cellular proliferation, they act as antioxidants reducing oxidization and cell damage which can lead to many degenerative diseases.

Additional research suggests that olive oil has beneficial properties for bone health, cognitive function, and anti-cancer benefits, and more research is being conducted to discover additional ways olive oil can be beneficial to our health.

SEEING GREEN

See how we’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day

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St. Patrick’s Day doesn’t have to be all about the green food coloring in appetizers and drinks. Instead this St. Patrick’s Day try eating more natural healthy greens, like those in spinach, kiwi’s, avocados, pears, broccoli, celery, green peppers, cucumbers, and of course our favorite olive oil. Make sure this St. Patrick’s Day you are…

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the friendly staff at Gourmet Oil & Vinegar

BUZZWORTHY

We’ve got a flavor and a recipe with your name on it

Here at Gourmet Oil & Vinegar, we work hard to make sure you have a savory and gourmet experience every time you visit our store. We are always adding new recipes to give you plenty of ideas on how to use our products, and also providing new and seasonal flavors!

This season we are offering plenty of NEW flavors like our Milanese Gremolata, Tarragon and a Veronica Foods exclusive Baklouti Green Chili Fused Olive Oils. We are also offering a Sierra Nevada Extra Virgin Olive Oil, which is a blend of the Mission, Manzanillo, and the Nevadillo Blanco olives. As well as the Castille Extra Virgin Olive Oil and the highest polyphenol we have ever carried; Organic Mission Extra Virgin Olive Oil which holds 416 polyphenols, sure to give you a strong pepper burn. Grapefruit and Cara Cara Orange-Vanilla White Balsamic will also be added to our shelves, and we are also bringing back our customer favorite Juniper Berry Balsamic as well as our Coconut White Balsamic. Recipes for these new flavors are now in production and with recipes like Golden Sweet Cornbread, Spicy Grilled Shrimp and Tarragon Chicken Salad who could resist a taste. Enjoy our new tastes, all available today in store and online at http://www.gourmetoilandvinegar.com.

THE BLACK & WHITE TRUTH

The difference between sophisticated flavor of black and white truffles

Truffles grow underground and range in color from almost black to off-white. The black truffles actually have the strongest flavor with earthy overtones and a very pungent aroma. White truffles, on the other hand, have a more delicate taste with a garlicky aroma.

Make sure while cooking with these oils you consider the recipe and other ingredients you are using. For example Black truffles are great cooking oils as they have a stronger taste, for this oil try with meats, sauces and casseroles. White truffle oil has a lighter taste and are usually not used to be cooked with, so white truffle oil is better with eggs, pasta with cheese, risottos and dishes where it will be drizzled on after the cooking is completed.

WE’RE HAVING A SNOW DAY

…but we’ll be back this afternoon