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 […]
Should You Feed Your Baby Olive Oil? As adults, we have heard about the health benefits of incorporating olive oil as part of a healthy diet. But what about feeding olive oil to babies? Doctors in Italy are recommending incorporating olive oil into solid food and in some cases, expressed breast milk. Olive oil […]
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 […]
Olive Oil Beauty Products Moisturizer. When used on the face or body, olive oil penetrates the skin, leaving it soft and smooth. Try a few drops in the bath with your favorite essential oil for a relaxing and moisture-filled bath. Hair mask. Mix two tablespoons of olive oil, one egg yolk and one teaspoon […]
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which commences the holiday season. For many, this includes dinner and cocktail parties hosted by our friends and family. If you’re looking for the perfect host or hostess gift, we have plenty to choose in all price ranges and tastes. Here are our top five picks: Bread Board —This […]
Yes, You Can Substitute Olive Oil for Butter! The holidays are fast approaching, and for many of us, that means pulling out granny’s recipe for luscious pound cake or mom’s recipe for hollandaise sauce. And typically, some of our favorite recipes are prepared using butter or margarine. Butter tastes awfully good, but YIKES, it’s not […]
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 […]
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 […]
