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How to Bake with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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...

Start 2018 off right with healthy Pasolivo prod...

Our Award-Winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil Collection The new year comes with new goals, new mindsets, new ideas, and new achievements. Start 2018 off right with a new focus on...

Start 2018 off right with healthy Pasolivo products

Our Award-Winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil Collection The new year comes with new goals, new mindsets, new ideas, and new achievements. Start 2018 off right with a new focus on a healthier YOU. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a huge part of a healthier diet. Extra Virgin signifies the highest quality of olive oil based on internationally recognized standards. In California, there is an Extra Virgin Certification program (COOC) that ensures that the oil you buy is, in fact, extra virgin. Extra Virgin Olive Oil has multiple health benefits including: a lowered risk of heart disease, lowering bad cholesterol, minimizing blood clots, and reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s. Other benefits include decreasing blood sugar, and fighting against Diabetes and Obesity. Here at Pasolivo Olive Oil, our business is creating award-winning olive oils, but our passion is in hand-crafting the healthiest, most delicious olive oils possible. One taste of our oils and you will experience for yourself the hallmark grassiness and pungency of beneficial polyphenols that are present in a true premium olive oil. Our recipes are based around a healthy diet, incorporating Pasolivo products into everyday meals, and finding healthier alternatives. Ingredients on a wooden board to create a healthy recipe Our Tapenade & Figs recipe brings together high-quality Pasolivo products and a combination of our Black Olive Tapenade, vinegar, figs, and mint. This is the perfect go-to recipe for a quick, easy, and healthy snack. Serve with slices of bread or crackers and enjoy this mixture of sweet and savory ingredients. Our Tapenade & Figs recipe using our Black Olive Tapenade and high-quality products Surprise guests with this delicious dinner. Our Rosemary Tuscan Pork Loin uses high-quality Pasolivo products to make a quick and easy recipe. This recipe takes less than 30 minutes and is a wonderful combination of...

7 Reasons why Pasolivo makes the perfect Corpor...

It is that time of year where you are looking for a one-of-a-kind corporate gift, something that is customized or hand-selected, luxurious yet affordable, award-winning or certified, and makes a...

7 Reasons why Pasolivo makes the perfect Corporate Gift

It is that time of year where you are looking for a one-of-a-kind corporate gift, something that is customized or hand-selected, luxurious yet affordable, award-winning or certified, and makes a lasting impression. So why choose Pasolivo when it comes to the ideal Corporate Gift? We have listed out 7 reasons (although there are so many more!) on why Pasolivo makes the perfect Corporate Gift: Customizing - Whether you are buying a corporate gift for the foodie, home chef, or food enthusiast, you can customize your gift to your clients' taste. Interested in customizing gift notes with your logo or personal message? We can assist you with this too! Building Relationships - Business and corporate gifting doesn’t always require a special occasion. Corporate gifts can help foster and build interpersonal relationships as well as help improve morale. We understand the importance of a memorable and thoughtful corporate gift that shows your appreciation. Lasting Impression - Our gift selections include a range of high-quality products made with all-natural ingredients, curated recipes, and are created with the intention of being savored over and over again. From individual client gifting to large conference needs, let us help you make a lasting impression. Affordable - Affordable yet luxurious, Pasolivo strives for excellent quality at an affordable price. If you are looking for a gift set under $50, we have several options to choose from. Customizing also gives you the chance to control what price point you are wanting to reach. Whether you choose a Mini Gift Set, an Olive Oil Collection, Household items, Bath and Body products, or one of our pre-made Trio Sets, we know you will fall in love with the quality of our products. Personalized Service - The Pasolivo staff is committed to assisting you with your corporate or business gifting needs....

Harvest 2017 Recap

Here at Pasolivo, harvest is one of the most exciting times of the year! This process only happens once a year and lasts anywhere from 2-3 weeks. If you have...

Harvest 2017 Recap

Here at Pasolivo, harvest is one of the most exciting times of the year! This process only happens once a year and lasts anywhere from 2-3 weeks. If you have ever wondered how olives get turned into olive oil, we have all of the equipment and tools needed for this process at the Pasolivo Ranch. All of our olives are grown, picked, and milled on-site and we do not use any chemicals or heat which is required of true extra virgin olive oil. The first step in this process is picking the olives. Here at Pasolivo, we have over 6,500 olive trees on our property and 11 different olive varieties. Every day we have a minimum of 80 people hand-picking. Olives are moved by tractor to the mill where they are unloaded into the hopper. The olives are lined up and ready to be milled Bins of olives are transferred from the olive trees to the mill The hopper is a machine that helps to separate the leaves from the olives. This is the cleaning process where stems, leaves, twigs, and debri are removed. The olives go through the hopper and then are then washed with water to remove dirt and pesticides. A tractor moves a bin of olives to the hopper The olives are dumped into the hopper which will help rid the olives of debri, stems, and dirt The olives are cleaned and washed of stems and debri The olives are then given a "bath" before turning into paste The final cleanse before the olives get turned into oil The olives are ground into an oatmeal-like paste. This process was created to release the oil from the olives. The oil is first cold pressed so there is no heat that is added during this process and the olives...

Pasolivo Gift Set Ideas 2017

With the holiday season quickly approaching, we understand that finding the perfect gift can be a challenge; therefore we have decided to help reduce the stress factor by compiling a...

Pasolivo Gift Set Ideas 2017

With the holiday season quickly approaching, we understand that finding the perfect gift can be a challenge; therefore we have decided to help reduce the stress factor by compiling a list of five of our popular and newest gift sets. Our selection below has the perfect present for him, her, the foodie, the chef, the baker, the nutritionist, your best friend, or the host or hostess. Stocking stuffer ideas include our Pasolivo Mini Gift Sets If you are looking for stocking stuffers, we have also put together a list of stocking stuffer ideas HERE. The Tuscan gift set The Tuscan gift set contains hearty and earthy flavors that take you straight to Tuscany. If you are looking to add an Italian flavor to steak, vegetables, pasta, and potatoes, this is the set for you. It includes a 500ml Rosemary Olive Oil, Truffle Sea Salt Jar, and our Tuscan Blend Jar. Olive Lover Set The presentation of our Olive Lover Set is elegant, high-quality and perfect for entertaining. With three different olives included, your olive lovers won't be disappointed. This set includes: One small olive tray, one olive pick, one Castelvetrano Olives, one Garlic Jalapeno Stuffed Olives, and one Sun Dried Tomato Olives. Spice and Salt Favorites Our Spice and Salt Favorites is a collection of spices and salts that we handpicked based on customer reviews. Pair our Spice and Salt Favorites with our award-winning extra virgin olive oils and, if you are looking for additional flavor, you can use the salts and spices as a rub or finish your dishes with them after cooking. This six piece set includes: Sriracha Sea Salt, Roasted Garlic Sea Salt, Truffle Sea Salt, Spicy Italian Blend, Smokey Spice Blend, and our Tuscan Blend. BBQ Essentials Perfect for a California cuisine, our BBQ Essentials set...

Back-to-School with Pasolivo

Back-to-School can be a busy time for both parents and children. As a parent, you want to know that your child is eating healthy and getting the proper nutrients. We...

Back-to-School with Pasolivo

Back-to-School can be a busy time for both parents and children. As a parent, you want to know that your child is eating healthy and getting the proper nutrients. We have compiled a list of Back-to-School snacks for your children - whether it's something they take with them to school, or a snack they can have after school, Pasolivo wants to make back-to-school snacks as healthy and simple as possible. Made with a Pasolivo extra virgin olive oil of your choice, sweet honey, and salty seeds and nuts, you will love that our Pasolivo Granola is a healthy choice. You can also use the homemade mixture to create our Chewy Breakfast Bars and our Granola Bites. Homemade Pasolivo Granola using Pasolivo olive oil Homemade Pasolivo Granola with extra virgin olive oil Our Chewy Breakfast Bars are created using Pasolivo extra virgin olive oil, Pasolivo Honey, and a salty mix of seeds and nuts. Cut the granola into pieces and take with you on-the-go. This mixture is slightly different than the Pasolivo Granola with an addition of Almond Butter and Flake Cereal. Homemade Chewy Breakfast Bars made with extra virgin olive oil Granola Bites are a great snack for all ages. Made using our Pasolivo Granola , add Nut Butter and form into small balls. Refrigerate and enjoy! Homemade Granola Bites made with extra virgin olive oil We hope your children have a great school year and enjoy these healthy alternatives.

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