Olives… we love to eat them and make oil from them. But how well do you know our little pitted friends? Did you know? Olives are fruits. It’s true, and if you eat 16, they count as one serving of fruit! The olive branch is a symbol that is derived from customs in Greece. “Extending an olive branch” symbolizes...
Dark Chocolate-Blood Orange Agrumato Cake with Blood Orange Ganache
Chocolate Cake 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 1 Tbs. tangerine dark balsamic 2 large eggs beaten with enough cold water to equal one cup 1/2 cup Blood Orange Agrumato Olive Oil + more for greasing pans Directions Preheat...
Leaning Ladder Holiday Gifts
Secret Santa and Office Party Gift Destination This week is a big week. Hanukkah starts on December 16, and many of us will be attending holiday parties or office parties. Some of these celebrations may include a “Secret Santa” or “White Elephant” give exchange. Typically, these types of gift exchanges...
Your Leaning Ladder Questions Answered
We get some great questions at the Leaning Ladder! We love educating our customers on our olive oils, vinegars and merchandise. Below are some of the most popular questions we have received at the store. Q: What are other uses for olive oil besides salad dressings? A: Of course, olive oil is great for salad...
Slow Roasted Golden Beet & Tangerine Salad Over Baby Arugula With Blue Cheese and Leaning Ladder Citrus Vinaigrette
Ingredients 4 cups baby arugula 3 medium sized golden beets 2 medium Satsuma Tangerines, 1 peeled and divided in to segments, the other juiced 1 Tablespoon Cara Cara Orange Cream White Balsamic 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon Peppery Leaning Ladder Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/3 cup good quality, crumbled blue...
Pan Roasted Roman Cauliflower With Caramelized Garlic, Red Pepper & Pecorino Over Hand Made Pappardelle
This meatless dish is a healthy, easy weeknight meal if you use dried pasta or a dish to serve for a special occasion if you choose to make your own fresh pasta. Even without the "wow factor" of making your own fresh pasta, this simple, visually interesting dish has plenty of "wow" factor to go the flavor mile. The...