Tuesday, January 29, 2013

SUPER BOWL TOUCHDOWNS

Easy appetizers that will win over any party


Every Super Bowl party needs appetizers that are just as interesting as the game. Well this year we at Gourmet Oil & Vinegar have found the perfect recipes that will cause your guest to tackle each other for the last bite! Enjoy!

Friday, January 25, 2013

THE OLIVE STING

See what the experts are saying about oleocanthal


Oleocanthal (meaning olive sting) was discovered by scientists who described the taste as a similarity between the back of the throat "burn" from both Ibuprofen (the anti-inflammatory) and in extra virgin olive oil by that nice peppery taste. Oleocanthal occurs only in extra virgin olive oil when the oil is at its freshest. So when you try Gourmet Oil & Vinegars extra virgin olive oils you will notice many of our oils are extremely pungent and throat catching, meaning that they pack an extraordinary amount of oleocanthal polyphenols.

This oleocanthal polyphenol is an anti-oxidant, which helps protect the olive oil in the aging process as well as contributes to its durability under all applications such as heat & storage. So although the oleocanthal produces a nice peppery, pungent burn at the back of the throat, this sensation can only be pronounced at the olive oils freshest and highest of quality products. As the oil ages the oleocanthal, as well as many other polyphenols will dissipate, which typically causes most grocery store olive oils, that are old and oxidized, to be deprived of any oleocanthal and most other polyphenols.

So next time you are trying extra virgin olive oils, look not so much the flavor of the oil but instead the sensation which contributes to the olive oils pungency as it hits the cough receptor in the back of the throat. This “peppery burn” in the olive oil will describe the freshness and quality of the product.

Saturday, January 19, 2013

HAPPY POPCORN DAY!

pop yourself a bowl of our movie night favorite


Tonight instead of adding all that greasy butter to your popcorn try some of Gourmet Oil and Vinegars favorite oils for a new taste to movie night popcorn.
Our favorite flavors include: Our Chipotle Infused Oil for a spicy chipotle taste, a tradition Butter Flavored Olive Oil, or our Truffle Gourmet Oil for a sophisticated taste you won’t believe! What’s your favorite flavor?

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

FEATURED PRODUCT OF THE MONTH: HARISSA

Meet Harissa, the spicy flavor that is the perfect addition to any meal!


As we start off a new year, we also want to start something new…a Featured Product of the Month. Every month a new product will be featured at the store along with plenty of new recipe ideas and a NEW “Trio Package” that includes 3 flavors (including the featured product, of course) and recipe ideas. A perfect gift for yourself or a fellow chef who may want to try new flavors of oils and vinegars.

This month we are offering a blend of red chili peppers, garlic, coriander and caraway in our monthly favorite olive oil; Harissa! This infused olive oil is our new featured product this month. Make sure to stop in to give it a taste, and try our special “Trio Package” which is starring our hot featured product, Harissa, along with the Blood Orange Infused Olive Oil and Traditional Aged 18 Year Balsamic that both make great complaints to our featured product. If that’s not enough recipes like our Spicy Chili, Harissa Couscous Salad and Harissa Orange Cocktail Cookies will also be included as well as 10 more recipe ideas to give you the perfect chance to try out our new monthly favorite. Happy Cooking!