Superfood Strawberry Strawberry season is upon us! From mid March through June 1st, sweet and succulent strawberries will be at their peak and plentiful in grocery stores, farmer’s markets and pick-your-own farms. Strawberries are not just another pretty face. They are considered a superfood, loaded with valuable health benefits. They are chock full […]
Sodium is not the Enemy For years, we have been told more than once that sodium is a Human Enemy. The general population was consuming far more than the recommended amount of 2300 mg (for adults 50 and below) and 1500 mg for those over 50. It was widely believed that an excess of sodium […]
History of St. Patrick’s Day March 17 commemorates St. Patrick’s Day here and worldwide. Born in Roman Britain, Patrick was kidnapped at the age of 16 by Irish raiders and taken as a slave to Gaelic Ireland. While away, Patrick found God, and when he was able to return to the land of his birth, […]
In last week’s blog, we introduced you to Whodini Sisters Bloody Mary Potion, a locally made product. This week, we are featuring another fine product made here in Georgia, Verdant Kitchen. Products Using Georgia’s Own Ginger Farm Ginger root is a picky little root. The soil conditions and climate have to be just right […]
More to this Bloody Mary mix than a catchy name If you ask any small business owner the back story of how the business came to be, most will have a common first step — inspiration. We started the Leaning Ladder out of a desire to combine our love of food prepared with quality […]
We love red wine and dark chocolate. To call them “health foods” is stretching it, but each possesses healthy components. Whether you consider each as its own food group or only partake on occasion, there are ingredients in both that are considered beneficial to good health. Health Benefits of Red Wine Red wines, Pinot, Syrah, […]
![IMG_3274[1]](https://leaningladderoliveoil.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_32741-100x100.jpg "Valentine’s Day Leaning Ladder Style")
Valentine’s Day is upon us (Saturday, February 14, to be exact), and you may be scratching your head about how to show the love in your life appreciation. Sure, there are flowers and chocolate, but how about getting a little creative this year? Let’s do Valentine’s Day Leaning Ladder style! Is your Valentine a foodie? […]
In a previous blog, we talked about using balsamic vinegar in cocktails (have you tried our Cinnamon Pear Martini?). But what about olive oil in cocktails? It may sound weird, but some of the country’s leading bars that specialize in creating craft cocktails are jumping on the olive oil bandwagon. Mixologists are creating olive oil […]
