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Thank you for stopping by.  We hope your visit will start an appreciation for a rare treat--real extra virgin olive oil.  And it truly is a rare treat.  Estimates are that less than 10 percent of all the olive oil produced worldwide each year can really be called "extra virgin."

All Things Olive features California-produced extra virgin olive oils that have earned the yearly seal of the California Olive Oil Council.  With the term "extra virgin" undefined in the United States, the Council's seal is your only assurance that what is labeled 'extra virgin' really is 'extra virgin.'  Along with our extra virgin olive oils, we also offer citrus-flavored and herb-infused olive oils, a wide selection of tapenades, and some wonderful wine vinegars produced through the handcrafted 'Orleans' method--all from California. 

We welcome you to tour our web site and find out what makes an olive oil an extra virgin olive oil.  But perhaps most importantly, we invite you to learn how the type of olive--and the time of year that olive is pressed--will determine an oil's flavor—from mild and delicate, to olive'y' and peppery, or fragrant and fruity, all the way up to leafy green and 'grassy'.  And once you know that, you will be confident in choosing the right olive oil to complement any dish you are cooking, baking, bar-b-queing, sautéing, or simply dipping.

Questions or comments?  Send us a note.  We hope you enjoy your visit—please return soon!

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WHAT'S NEW?

 
 

OLIO NUOVO!  This very special oil is the first oil to be released from the current harvest.  It is a robust oil -- fresh and with a wealth of anti-oxidents.  Our olio nuovo is from Figueroa Farms (250 ml, $18.00) and will be available at our weekend markets.  We will have samples available for you to taste.  It is a once-a-year treat!

We will be back at the Kensington Farmers' Market on Saturday, March 13, 2010, from 8 am to 12 noon.   This year-round market is located at 10417 Howard Avenue (the parking lot of the MARC train station) at the foot of Antique Row in Kensington, Maryland.  In addition to our olive oil and vinegars, offerings at the Kensington Farmers' Market include seafood, meats, fruits and vegetables, bread, chocolate, cut flowers, and plants.   

Our next stop at the Bethesda Central Farm Market will be Sunday, March 21, 2010, from 10 am to 2 pm, at Bethesda Lane, the pedestrian only space between Elm Street and Bethesda Avenue.  For more information on this market, please visit their web site at www.bethesdacentralfarmmarket.com.  Please stop by!

All Things Olive - ONLINE

We are pleased to announce the opening of All Things Olive - ONLINE.  You can find our store under the Our Products tab on this site.  We have included several of our most popular products and will gradually add new offerings.  We use the USPS's priority flat rate pricing to calculate shipping charges.  We assess each order to determine how to best deliver and our shipping fees have been adjusted to accommodate large orders that may ship in more than one box.  If you have a multiple item order and live in the DC area, please give us a call or send us an email as it may be more economical and efficient for us to arrange delivery directly to you.  We remain committed to getting the best oils to you in the most economical fashion.  In the event we are able to get your order to you within the same time frame--but at a lower rate--we will send you a check for the difference.  Please let us know if you have any suggestions or preferences--we'd like to hear from you!       

SPECIAL EVENTS

Looking ahead to spring ...

The Landon School's Annual Azalea Garden Festival, a 3 day event, will open on Friday, April 30, at 10 am and close on Sunday, May 2, 2010, at 5 pm.  All Things Olive will be at this community fundraiser that will be held in the school's newly renovated athletic complex, the Barton Center.  Please check the Landon School's website at www.landon.net (click on the community tab) for more information about this important event. 

The following weekend, May 7 and 8, 2010, All Things Olive will be at Flower Mart 2010.  Held on the grounds of the Washington National Cathedral, this event is hosted to benefit the Cathedral's grounds and gardens.  For additional details, please visit their website at www.allhallowsguild.org/fm. 

All Things Olive will be at The 8th Annual Hottest Cool Jazz Festival at the Chrysalis Vineyards in Middleburg, VA.  This event will be held from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday, May 22 and 23, 2010.   For additional information on this event, please visit http://www.chrysaliswine.com/jazzfestival10.htm.
   

 Recipe of the Week

Brussel Sprouts with Cranberry Balsamic Dressing

Ingredients: 

 2 Tablespoons Robbins Family Farm Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Water
2 Tablespoons Robbins Family Farm Ascolano Extra Virgin Olive Oil, or more to taste
3 Tablespoons Dried Sweetened Cranberries
Pinch of Salt, or more to taste
2 Pounds Brussel Sprouts of like size, cut in half starting at stem
(stem ends trimmed, outer leaves removed)

Instructions:

Combine the balsamic vinegar, water, olive oil, cranberries, and salt in a blender or food processor.  Pulse until well combined to form a dressing.  Add additional olive oil as needed.  The cranberries should be chopped, not pureed.

Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.  Place the brussel sprouts in a steamer/insert over the saucepan.  Cover and steam them for 5 to 8 minutes (depending on their size) or until fork-tender. 

Transfer the steamed sprouts to a serving bowl.  Add the dressing and toss to coat evenly.  Taste, and adjust the seasoning as needed.  Serve warm or at room temperature.

Serves 6 to 8

Courtesy of:  The Washington Post


 
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