Well, here we go! After much procrastination and more than a little cajoling I have finally sat down for a minute and started what I hope will be a fun, informative and interesting conversation on all things olive. From my first sip of olive leaf tea in the morning until my CBD olive oil before…
Olive It! Part II: The Basics Of Olive Oil – Our blog series continues with Thom’s take on the basics of olive oil: Olive oil is fruit juice. Olives are a drupe type fruit similar to a cherry with a stem and a single large seed or pit. To make olive oil we simply pick…
Olive It! Part III: Extra Virgin Part I Part 1 of 3: Oxymoron noun ox·y·mo·ron | \ ˌäk-si-ˈmȯr-ˌän , -sē- \ Definition of oxymoron : a combination of contradictory or incongruous words (such as cruel kindness) broadly : something (such as a concept) that is made up of contradictory or incongruous elements. What does extra…
Olive It! Part IV: Extra Virgin Part II Certifiable? Olive It! Part IV: Extra Virgin Part II Certifiable? In the 1950’s technological advances started creating distinct differences between olive oils using advanced extraction techniques, centrifuges and hammer mills, and the more traditional stone mill and mechanical press. By 1960 the International Olive Council decided to…
Thom Talks: Vol. 1 – Queries From The Tasting Bar Thom Talks: Vol. 1 – Queries From The Tasting Bar: Our guests ask the best questions at our tasting bars. I would like to share some of the most asked questions here with you. Today I will talk a bit about one of the more…
Olive View Ranch Events – We love to share, it’s part of our philosophy at Temecula Olive Oil Company. Our Olive View Ranch holds a very special place in our hearts. When our children helped put the first olive trees in the ground 20 years ago, we had a vision of what the property could…
Article adapted from Olive Oil Times A new study carried out by the University of Granada revealed that frying vegetables typical to the Mediterranean diet in EVOO, as opposed to boiling, is a much better method of cooking in terms of nutrient value. There has been much debate on the pros and cons of different…
Olive Oil Tasting Party The Perfect Summer Rendezvous! – Use Temecula Olive Oil Company’s fresh olive oil to celebrate Summer Which olive oil do you use? Do you have more than one in the pantry? All olive oils are different and each one, like good wine, has a unique flavor profile. As you may know,…
5 Ingredients That Make Cooking Easier And Faster Original Article from Epicurious.com The barriers to consistent cooking are enough to make anyone call for takeout once in a while. But that’s not an option for the editor from Epicurious.com, who has committed to cooking 90 meals in January. How’s a boy to keep cooking? Saviors. “When…
The Making of an Olive Oil Company To really get to know Temecula Olive Oil Company Olive Oil, you should get to know Temecula Olive Oil Company! We are bringing the farm to your table by providing the seasons freshest olive oil. We are the growers! We plant, cultivate, harvest, and crush the fruit ourselves.…