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How to Cook Steamed Cherry Tomato & Olive Mussels Video
Feb10
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What’s the Difference Between Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Virgin Olive Oil? Video
Jan13
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How to Make Cream Cheese & Olive Stuffed Hollyhock Blossoms: Christmas in July Video
Dec11
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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: Jesse Tree Pitted Green Olives
May27

Web Chef Review: Jesse Tree Pitted Green Olives

This is what I have to say about Jesse Tree Pitted Green Olives, which I picked up from Harvest Barn Country Markets in Niagara-on-the-Lake. These beautiful, uniformly-sized Jesse Tree Pitted Green Olives come in a sort of double value-pack, so that you open one side to eat now, and the other side remains intact and fresh in its brine. We are using these olives on our pizza today along with all ingredients we got from Harvest Barn...

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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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How to Make Quick Garlic Olive Oil + Video
Sep14

How to Make Quick Garlic Olive Oil + Video

This quick & handy, little recipe will do you well when you’re looking for infused garlic flavor. Oils do so well at transferring flavors of ingredients and pick up nuances quite easily. This simple recipe is perfect for when you’re in a pinch and ran out of your flavored olive oils, or if you don’t have fresh garlic on hand. There are many ways to “skin a cat,” so to speak, and this is but one of the...

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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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Is It Just Me or Has Olive Garden Changed Their Calamari Recipe?

I love Calamari! So, usually, I love how Olive Garden makes their calamari, but the last 2 times I had it, I felt that the batter was somewhat different. Also, I think they have changed their creamy aioli-type sauce…it tastes more parmesany or something…I’m not as crazy about this appetizer as I was before… My husband wasn’t too sure if the recipe had changed or not, and he quite enjoyed the calamari...

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Web Chef Review: PC Chef Lemon Butter Salmon Meal Kit
Feb01

Web Chef Review: PC Chef Lemon Butter Salmon Meal Kit

I had the opportunity to try out PC Chef Lemon Butter Salmon Meal Kit with Leeks, Green Beans, Baby Spinach & Smashed Potatoes. This meal kit is packed with delicious food that is easy to make yourself in just 30 minutes. Feeding your family just got a bit easier, if you have a super busy lifestyle, and need a little help in the kitchen. They put together an easy-to-follow recipe with all the fresh food you need to cook it up. PC...

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Baked Macaroni with Tomato Sauce, Chorizo & Green Pepper + Video
Apr15

Baked Macaroni with Tomato Sauce, Chorizo & Green Pepper + Video

Craving pasta? Try my Baked Macaroni with Tomato Sauce, Chorizo & Green Pepper! Follow step-by-step & cook your way to a delicious dinner for the family, with leftovers to spare. This pasta dish is filled with tasty ingredients like chorizo, mushrooms & green peppers, and with an easy tomato sauce that brings it all together, you’ll be the hero in the kitchen tonight. Baked Macaroni with Tomato Sauce, Chorizo &...

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What do you Feed Dogs to Fight Fleas, Ticks & Mosquitoes? + Video
Mar25

What do you Feed Dogs to Fight Fleas, Ticks & Mosquitoes? + Video

Spring has sprung & you’re wondering, “What Do You Feed Dogs to Fight Fleas, Ticks & Mosquitoes?” The grass is harboring little beasties, like fleas, ticks & mosquitoes, especially in the moist spring weather. Not only are they bothersome to your four-legged friends, they are potentially harmful to them, and bringing them into the house, harmful to you & your family. What do you Feed Dogs to Fight...

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How to Cook Whole Pan Roasted Potatoes + Video
Mar10

How to Cook Whole Pan Roasted Potatoes + Video

Whole Pan Roasted Potatoes are so versatile & classically delicious! If you are cooking a roast of some sort, add the potatoes to the pan to absorb the meat juices, or roast separately in their own roasting pan, these are a great go-to for any occasion. Whether you’re preparing a weeknight meal, or entertaining guests on a big event like Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas, these potatoes will always satisfy & look...

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