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March 22, 2010 By Tanji Leave a Comment

The Olive Oils I Use

March 22, 2010 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Learning about olive oils is a bit like learning about wine. There are so many brands, they all have different unique taste profiles, and terroir also plays a big role in their flavor as it does with wine.

Filed Under: Lidia Bastianich Tagged With: Central Market, Dean & DeLuca, event, gourmet, H-E-B, Health, HEB, Les Dames D’Escoffier, olive, olive oil, olives, Olives Olé, San Antonio, Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard, Williams-Sonoma

February 1, 2010 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Unique Cooking Class at Olive Orchard

February 1, 2010 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Ever seen olive trees growing in Texas? You’ll see more than 10,000 of them this Saturday at nearby Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard, plus, you’ll be entertained and enlightened by Chef ‘extraordinaire’ Michael Flores. Chef Flores is hosting a cooking class at Sandy Oaks Orchards (about a 15 minute drive from San Antonio) that promises to […]

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November 29, 2009 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Lidia on olives in Italy

November 29, 2009 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Olives are produced in just about every region in Italy and consequently, many Italian dishes use olives as an ingredient. Lidia Bastianich prefers to use olives that aren’t pitted. Hear why.