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How to Bake with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Curious about how to bake with extra virgin olive oil? You aren't the only one! Olive oil cakes are nothing new, but they’re becoming more and more popular for several...
How to Bake with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Curious about how to bake with extra virgin olive oil? You aren't the only one! Olive oil cakes are nothing new, but they’re becoming more and more popular for several reasons. Extra virgin olive oil is a wonderful alternative to butter and other cooking oils because of its nutritional benefits and unique flavor. It’s also a great way to keep your baked goods moist. In this blog, we explain when to use it, how to bake with it, and why you are going to love it. What’s the Best Kind of Olive Oil for Baking? Quality and flavor are critical when selecting an olive oil for baking. Extra virgin olive oil or EVOO is always going to be the best option because it comes from the first pressing, which means more health benefits and more flavor. For baking, we suggest using a mild extra virgin olive oil that’s buttery, fruity and not so bitter - like our Pasolivo Cucina Extra Virgin Olive Oil. If you are looking to add a dash of flavor to your baked items, you can also try a flavored oil. We love our Tangerine Olive Oil in brownies and our Lemon Olive Oil in chocolate cake. The important thing to remember is that you don’t want the flavor of the oil to overpower the rest of the dessert. More robust and peppery olive oils like our Tuscan Olive Oil or Classic Olive Oil are better for salads, steaks and potatoes, but not necessarily baked goods. Is Light Olive Oil Healthier? Using anything labeled "extra light olive oil" won’t reduce the number of calories, it just means less flavor and less nutritional value. That’s because extra light olive oil is a mix of highly processed olive oil and other cooking oils like vegetable, peanut, and canola. How...
It's Time to De-Winterize!
Hello Spring! With Spring quickly approaching (finally!!) it's not only time for some Spring cleaning, but also time to "De-Winterize." How do you do this, you may ask? Pasolivo's here...
It's Time to De-Winterize!
Hello Spring! With Spring quickly approaching (finally!!) it's not only time for some Spring cleaning, but also time to "De-Winterize." How do you do this, you may ask? Pasolivo's here to help. Check out our top 5 tips! Bring Some Color In: Enough with the rich red and Christmas greens, it's time for color, color, color! Adding accent colors to your house is as easy as putting up some colorful curtains, art, or even tea towels in the kitchen. Check out a couple of our favorite tea towels for a pop of color. Springfield Tea Towel Bleuet Tea Towel Break Out Some Spring Recipes: With food being such a big part of family and culture, there's no wonder why some foods relate so iconically to Springtime. Two of our Spring favorites are our Spring Blend Yogurt Chicken Breasts and Citrus Carrot Cake. Smell Like Spring: The feeling of Spring shouldn't only be visually pleasing, it should be an all-encompassing, multiple sense-engaging celebration! One of the most important of those senses... scent! What scents do you associate with Spring? Flowers and freshness? Try our Lavender & Geranium Body Butter. Warm, cozy vanilla for those rainy Spring days? We've got you covered with our hand-poured, all-natural Vanilla Soy Candle.....And for some of you that iconic Spring smell might be fresh baked goodies. Say hello to the mouthwatering scent of Limoncello Poundcake! Celebrate with Some Fruity Drinks: What's better than celebrating the arrival of Spring than pouring up a few drinks and enjoying them with friends and family? Two of our favorites are our Olive Oil Cocktail and Strawberry and Sriracha Blended Margarita. Give the Gift of Spring: Help your friends feel the De-Winterization as well by giving them them some classic spring flavors like Pasolivo Lemon Olive Oil and Spring Spice Blend...
