Posted on October 29, 2014
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Some EVOO May Not be Genuine For many, extra virgin olive oil is a kitchen staple. The rich taste of olives (yummy!) combined with health benefits make it a natural for cooking, baking and as a finishing oil. But do you know what’s really in your EVOO? Unfortunately, some EVOO may not be the real thing. […]
Posted on October 22, 2014
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You Asked… We Delivered! A few weeks ago, we excitedly announced the arrival of our much-anticipated fall flavors: Pumpkin Seed Olive Oil, Butternut Squash Seed Olive Oil, Red Apple Balsamic Vinegar and Pumpkin Pie Spice Balsamic Vinegar. We promised some new and super easy ways to use our new flavors. Chef Melissa has two mouth-watering […]
Posted on October 15, 2014
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Gather Friends for a Fun and Educational Experience Just like wines, olive oils come in a range of intensity, flavors and quality. Olive oils can be used for cooking, baking and finishing dishes. Hosting an olive oil tasting party will allow you and guests to experience the distinct differences in olive oils and […]
Posted on October 8, 2014
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Five Unique Items, Great Price Points! Fall is a great time to ramp up home entertaining. Whether it’s afternoon tailgating before the big game or entertaining friends for a simple yet elegant dinner, come in to discover our top must have items for entertaining. Entertaining Must Haves Under $20 Sandstone Coasters — Sandstone coasters […]
Posted on October 1, 2014
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Explore Tasty New Ways to Enjoy the Comforts of Fall Flavors For many of us, fall is our favorite season. The days are still warm enough to enjoy an afternoon of tailgating. And the evenings cool off so we can finally enjoy our outdoor fire pits. Along with the weather, our food choices change from […]
Posted on September 24, 2014
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Balsamic Vinegar is Tasty and Healthy! Balsamic vinegar is becoming more and more of a staple in people’s kitchen. The thick, aromatic vinegar is produced by reducing grapes and aging the pressed grape juice for 3-12 years. At Leaning Ladder Premium Olive Oils and Vinegars, the balsamic vinegars are aged 12 years, with […]
Posted on September 17, 2014
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Get Your Foodie on with These Easy-to-Make and Versatile-to-Use Italian Condiments. One of our favorite uses of our olive oils is to make super simple sauces and condiments. Two that we particularly like are the Italian condiments Battuto and Pesto. Both don’t require you to be an expert cook, neither uses exact measurements (make […]
Posted on September 10, 2014
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Squeezing Life Out of Your Summer Garden Does it seem like just yesterday when you planted your garden? You fertilized; you weeded, and you watered. If you were lucky, your hard work was rewarded with home-grown vegetables including tomatoes and herbs. But now, most gardens are down to their last gasp as the days become shorter. So what’s a gardener […]