So fast and so easy to make, this is a must try recipe your family will enjoy year round. Like so many of you that have probably had this happen, I set out to make one dish, and ended up with quite different. Our Long Grove store Assistant Manager Melanie came up with pulled chicken… read more
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Hot Food Trends for 2013
2013 Hot Trend…Chicken Chicken dishes are getting a lot of play in food magazines. Like a blank canvas to an artist, for a foodie, Chicken can be prepared so many different ways, and with an incredible number of spices, seasonings and flavors. An almost universally available product all over the planet, you can find the… read more
Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar Usage Ideas
Try it with our Sorrento Orange Olive Oil as a vinaigrette…a quick salad of arugula, orange segments, thinly sliced Vidalia or red onion and ribbons of prosciutto….and you will have a delicious salad. Add some dried cocoa nibs for added crunch! Delicious on fruits. Strawberries and bananas are the most obvious, but also as a… read more
Reducing the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease with EVOO
Summary: The peppery sensation you feel in the back of your throat when tasting Extra Virgin Olive Oil is believed to be caused by the polyphenol Oleocanthal. Oleocanthal, present in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and has been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Previously,… read more
Live Longer and Healthier with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
For 7 years now, The Olive Tap has been telling its customers about the two big benefits of our premium Extra Virgin Olive Oils. First off, they taste good, real good. And with a wide range of varietals and flavor profiles, our customers can always find an Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) that suits their… read more
The Myth of the Fridge Test for EVOO
Dr. Oz and another EVOO Myth. At The Olive Tap, we work hard to get clear and accurate information out to our customers. What follows is just one more example of myth and partial truth being perpetuated as fact. The subject of putting olive oil into the refrigerator to determine if it is Extra Virgin… read more
The Olive Tap’s Sorrento Orange Olive Oil Scrub
Did you know that oils and vinegars can be used for much more than food? Since “dry skin” weather is upon us here in Colorado, the staff at The Olive Tap thought it would be good to share our “secrets” when it comes to keeping our skin vibrant and healthy during the fall and winter… read more
Making The Perfect Vinaigrette
We thought many of our customers would be interested in step-by-step instructions on how to make the perfect vinaigrette. Everyone knows “oil and water” do not mix, well, the same concept applies to “olive oil” and “balsamic vinegar” (effectively water). Check out our step-by-step instructions which will have you savoring a unique, flavorful and healthy… read more
2012 Recipe Contest Winners & Recipes
Congratulation to the Recipe Contest Winners. We know you will be intrigued by the creative use and recipes using The Olive Tap Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars. We would love to hear your feedback as you test out the recipes! Again, congrats to all! Rick Petrocelly & The Olive Tap Team Appetizer Category: 1st Place: … read more
What is Balsamic Vinegar and how is it made.
There are several types of Balsamic Vinegar, offered in various price ranges and quality. Unfortunately, mislabeling by many olive oil shops is rampant. Many use the wrong terminology calling their product Traditional when it is not. A large percentage call their product 18 year old or 25 years old, when Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is… read more
