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What’s the Difference Between Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Virgin Olive Oil? Video
Jan13
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Web Chef Review: Olio Quattrociocchi Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Jun09

Web Chef Review: Olio Quattrociocchi Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

This is what I say about Olio Quattrociocchi Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Harvest Barn Country Markets. This amazing olive oil, which is brought over from Italy and packaged here, is a high quality, first pressing extra virgin olive oil, winning an award as the world’s best extra virgin olive oil – Flos Olei. Note: When you purchase this product, it will be on display at Harvest Barn Country Markets without a label....

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Web Chef Review: Castelanotti Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Mar20

Web Chef Review: Castelanotti Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil

If you haven’t already tried it, check out Castelanotti Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This olive oil is made at a single estate, meaning they grow, harvest, press the olives, as well as manufacture the olive oil product, on their own premises. This is a contrast to others, who import their olives and may send them elsewhere to be handled and packed. The preference is to use single estate olive oils. Castelanotti Arbequina...

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Web Chef Review: Castelanotti Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Jul03

Web Chef Review: Castelanotti Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil

I’m coming at you today with some really GREAT olive oil. Castelanotti Picual Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a single estate virgin olive oil. That means, they grow, harvest & manufacture their olives right on site. Single Estates are very rare, anywhere. In Spain, there are two single estates that I know of, one being Castelanotti, and another similarly named. Based upon quality & price, we find that Spanish olive oils are...

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How to Make Napa Valley Barrel-Aged Balsamic Marinade + Video
Mar07

How to Make Napa Valley Barrel-Aged Balsamic Marinade + Video

Next time you’re looking for a flavorful marinating option, try whipping up Napa Valley Barrel-Aged Balsamic Marinade! In my opinion, there is no better way to prepare meats for cooking than with use of a good marinade. This recipe is such a gorgeous alternative to try – you’ll  be glad you listened. You’ll see, in this cooking show, we used this recipe for How to Grill Napa Valley Balsamic Cross Rib Steaks...

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How to Roast Radishes in a Roasting Tray + Video
Sep08

How to Roast Radishes in a Roasting Tray + Video

Check out this recipe for How to Roast Radishes in a Roasting Tray for a delicious way to enjoy this root vegetable! A tasty, nutritious, root vegetable eaten raw, radishes respond to cooking & roasting very well too. The peppery nuances are accompanied by a subtle sweetness that makes them irresistible. The radishes I’m using are from my garden and they are very large, brilliantly red in color, full of a fresh peppery...

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How to Cook Napa Valley Bordeaux Cherry Balsamic Chicken Livers + Video
Dec26

How to Cook Napa Valley Bordeaux Cherry Balsamic Chicken Livers + Video

As an appetizer or main entrée, Napa Valley Bordeaux Cherry Balsamic Chicken Livers are a perfect idea. Chicken liver is high in iron and ever so delicious when paired with tasty, syrupy & thick, sweet flavors of Bordeaux cherry & balsamic. Cherry combined with the ferric taste of the liver is exciting & satisfying to your palate. Napa Valley Bordeaux Cherry Balsamic Chicken Livers: With this recipe, I’m using Napa...

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How to Grill Pork Tenderloin
Jun16

How to Grill Pork Tenderloin

Grilled Pork Tenderloin is a quick & easy solution to something really delicious… A perfect addition to your Father’s Day festivities, or any amazing grill-out you throw this summer. Pork tenderloins are like the filet mignon of pork cuts. They also cook relatively quickly with the massive ability to impart flavors that make your taste buds happy. Type: Entrée Recipe Prep Time: 15 min Grill Time: 6 – 10 min Serves: ~ 4...

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How to Make Jalapeño Haskap Malbec Glaze for Poultry + Video
Nov25

How to Make Jalapeño Haskap Malbec Glaze for Poultry + Video

This recipe How to Make Jalapeño Haskap Malbec Glaze for Poultry is a truly delicious glaze that brings out all the wonderful flavors of the poultry. A sweet, spicy & savory blend of jalapeño pepper, haskap berry along with a Malbec wine out of Niagara makes for a gorgeous purple-crimson glaze perfect on the poultry of your choice, whether it is chicken, turkey, duck, even game hens. Flavorful & impressive, you’ll love...

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How to Make Portabello Mushroom Pita Burgers: School Lunch Ideas
Sep19

How to Make Portabello Mushroom Pita Burgers: School Lunch Ideas

Portabello Mushroom Burgers are a tasty surprise in any lunch box. This is an absolutely amazingly delightful combination. School lunches can be meatless, yet still tasty & nutritious. A gorgeously roasted mushroom with fresh toppings & flavorful seasoning inside of a pita pocket, and you have a great lunchtime treat. I know it doesn’t taste like a meat burger, but when it’s all put together, it is full of flavor,...

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How to Make Mozzarella Balls with Tomatoes & Hummus Wraps: School Lunch Ideas
Sep17

How to Make Mozzarella Balls with Tomatoes & Hummus Wraps: School Lunch Ideas

Mozzarella Balls with Tomatoes & Hummus Wraps is a nutritious meal for your kids to take with them to school. Moms everywhere scurry around trying to get interesting school lunches together for their children, and this idea is one I think will go over well with the kids. Mozzarella is filled with calcium & protein, served with fresh, juicy tomatoes and protein-rich hummus, all of which is really healthy, and will be filling...

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How to Make Romaine Salad with Turkey Breast, Blue Potatoes & Chevre with Raspberry Vinaigrette + Video
Sep09

How to Make Romaine Salad with Turkey Breast, Blue Potatoes & Chevre with Raspberry Vinaigrette + Video

I am so pleased to show you How to Make Romaine Salad With Turkey Breast, Blue Potatoes & Chevre with Raspberry Vinaigrette! This combination of romaine, turkey, potatoes & chevre is fantastic and the raspberry vinaigrette is phenomenal, with flavors that just don’t stop. A fresh, crispy salad with tender turkey breast, very cool blue potatoes & creamy, tangy chevre, topped with a sweet, fruity berry dressing, this...

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How to Grill Napa Jack’s Merlot BBQ Eye of Round Steaks + Video
Sep06

How to Grill Napa Jack’s Merlot BBQ Eye of Round Steaks + Video

This recipe for How to Grill Napa Jack’s Merlot BBQ Eye Of Round Steaks yields lovely steaks that are not only delicious, but beautifully grilled. There’s nothing that says hearty like a gorgeously flavorful, juicy, crosshatch-marked steak right off the grill. This dish will satisfy your cravings for smokey, sweet, tangy & savory, as well as some char from the BBQ and a beautiful flavor of wine. Grilled Napa...

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