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It's a beautiful, breezy Friday and I'm blogging on my patio while EB plays outside and I'm in a very giving mood. So, if you're interested in winning a $25 gift card to Olive Garden (which can also be used at Red Lobster or any other Darden Restaraunts) leave me a comment. I'll draw a winner next Thursday, May 8 at 11 PM Central.The only catch? Tell me what your favorite thing to order at Olive Garden is.

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Finally I can show you the other bag I was working on. It's proved a slippery little fish - I just couldn't get it quite right. First, I wasn't happy about the shape. Whilst it's so obviously inspired by one...

The house is surrounded by olives trees. And we are lucky. Because, you see, there has been a massacre. It happened in the 1980s. A terrible drought took place in Morocco. The watermelons, the zucchinis, the wheat that used to grow in the fields couldn’t grow anymore. People began to flee the countryside to live in the cities. Fez, Meknes, and Casablanca, gained tens of thousands of inhabitants. Those who stayed in the country had to find a way to eat. Their fields were dry. No water, no wheat, no watermelons, no zucchinis. So they cut up their trees, to sell the wood. Their nourishing trees, their olives trees. It probably was very sad. The hills, which were covered with trees, became all empty. But the trees continue to feed the people. From breakfast to dinner, the trees are in the

weird factsItalian police have arrested 39 people and seized truckloads of fake olive oil destined for the United States, Germany and Switzerland to be sold at a big profit.Police said on Monday they seized 25,000 litres of the fake oil. The gang was adding flavouring and colourants to vegetable oil and slapping false labels on to bottles that claimed the contents were extra-virgin olive oil.Random tests on olive oil, as well as suspicions raised by some Italian restaurateurs and retailers, had led police to make the discovery. Police impounded contents of seven premises where the fake oil was being produced."We blocked the export of huge amounts of the oil to America, Germany and Switzerland, avoiding another international scandal after the buffalo mozzarella case," said Ernesto Di Gregor

The Taste & Create event caught my attention here . But thereafter there were other things that drew my attention..but then a month further, this loaf of bread for the same event caught my interest, and hence signed in for it.The Taste and Create event is where the host pairs the participants. I was paired with Laurie of Mediterranean Cooking in Alaska . What one has to do is to browse the partner's blog and cook up a dish that caught one's interest..All of the dishes were lovely and new to me..My main criteria was to find a dish which made use of ingredients that were readily available to me...and since I am in a baking spree now I narrowed down to this.Ladenia or Olive Oil Bread was so good and I had to resist the temptation to keep munching on it entirely on my own. According to Laurie

Children's room deco store Olive Kids is having a ten year birthday party with a huge giveaway. You could win one of these amazing prizes:Grand Prizeis an entire Olive Kids room valued at $750First Placeis a Personalized Package valued at about $250 Five Runner Upswill receive a Personalized Placemat Packand Name Tag worth over $50 Enter the Giveaway Subscribe

Olive Kids (reviewed here) is celebrating their tenth birthday by giving away over $1000 worth of presents! Click on the image above to get to the entry form, answer a few simple questions and, voila, you’re entered! Entries must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. PT on June 30, 2008. addthis_url [...]

I've been so busy I forgot to extend an invitation to you to join us in Morocco for a week-long travel writing retreat at Peacock Pavilions, the gorgeous guest house being built in Marrakesh by Maryam, of the enchanting My Marrakesh blog, and her talented architect husband. We're holding the retreat in early 2009, and as Maryam's beautiful guest house is not yet finished, we still have details to

LALATE HOT Playboy.com Kendra Wilkinson Girls of Olive Garden This is hot!Playboy.com tells LALATE NEWS details of its upcoming launch with Kendra Wilkinson (star of E! Reality TV series “Girls Next Door”) of  the “GIRLS OF OLIVE GARDEN”. “Girls of Olive Garden?” It’s as delicious as it sounds. Playboy.com is looking for the sexiest Girls at the Olive Garden! (Can I have [...]

The 3rd China Mobile Application Golden Olive Awards showcase China's mobile content industry and recognize the technical innovations of Chinese mobile developers and content creators. The Golden Olive Awards run from April 1 to June 26, 2008 and nominations can now be submitted on the competition's official website Ericsson Developer World is sponsoring 16 of the award categories, in what translates from Chinese as the "Sony Ericsson Cup", including mobile music, imaging, games, themes, flash and mobile Internet.By sponsoring these awards, we place great emphasis on China's wireless contentand application development, and show our respect for China's contentdevelopers. At the same time, we hope that, through the award nominations, wewill see more new, innovative and interesting content a

Olive intros MELODY No2, OPUS No4 home audio solutions Being that music lovers everywhere are scrambling to find bona fide replacements to their suddenly antiquated compact disc players, it follows logic for Olive Media to give us one more option besides the OPUS Nº5. The OPUS Nº4 is a high-end digital music server which features between 320GB and 1TB of internal storage space, an integrated CD burner, 4.3-inch 480 x 272 touchscreen, gigabit Ethernet / 802.11g WiFi, a USB 2.0 port, a slew of audio outputs and native support for WAV, FLAC and MP3 files. As for the iPod-friendly MELODY Nº2 companion, it enables various rooms of the home to access tunes stored on the OPUS Nº4 as well as songs on any networked Mac, PC or NAS drive. If you couldn't guess, both units are aimed squarely at th

Filed under: Home Entertainment Being that music lovers everywhere are scrambling to find bona fide replacements to their suddenly antiquated compact disc players, it follows logic for Olive Media to give us one more option besides the OPUS Nº5. The OPUS Nº4 is a high-end digital music server which features between 320GB and 1TB of [...]

Despite not having its logo blasted all over, BOTTEGA VENETA has managed to become of the world's most sought after designer handbags based mainly on it's fine craftsmanship and luxury appeal. Even the styles that don't feature the renowned woven buttery leather are stunning, like this olive leather shopper that has the slightest hint of the signature woven look. Bottega Veneta leather tote bag measures approximately 9 W x 8.5 H with a 4 inch depth. Straps measure about 12 inches long with a 5 inch drop. Shop this authentic BOTTEGA VENETA handbag at 28% off now.___________

Olive sends a message to Spain¿Que bonitiña, verdad?. Y que elegante está... ¡la cabeza la tiene bien!.Señora, quedo asombrada con los años que tiene usted, y está mejor que yo. Yo veo algo, porque de un ojo veo, pero del otro poco, muy mal. Pero me defiendo bastante bien, porque de cerca aún alcanzo ver bastante bien. Me asombra que usted a su edad esté tan guapa, y que además lleva el sombrero con mucha gracia, como una pollita de 15 años. Es usted muy simpática.Y ese señor le está enseñando el español, pero a mi el inglés nadie me lo enseña y no le puedo contestar en inglés.Yo quedé asombrada con sus 108 años, porque yo a los 100 ya sé que no llego. Porque ya me doy cuenta de lo que me está pasando. Tengo mal riego cerebral. Si estuviera quieta y no me diera...soy

Psalm 128:3Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table.A Fruitful Vine, how many women today are seen as being a fruitful vine? How many women today would want to see themselves that way? How many women today find themselves within their house? Many are out earning a monetary check. It is a blessing of the Lord when a man has his wife within his home and if she is a fruitful vine. This fruitful vine refers to childbearing, having children spring forth and growing to maturity.The olive tree reproduces by sending up shoots from its roots. If not trimmed they surround the trunk, just like the psalmist's blessing of many children around your table. Olive trees were a symbol of blessing to the Israelites. When they saw the

Who says America has no culture? The plot wasn’t exactly Agatha Christie but then again Popeye was a kiddie cartoon. The central theme was Popeye and Brutus fighting over lovely Olive Oyl’s affections or love makes the world go around. Even back then we had to wonder what was so attractive [...]

Featuring a rainbow of exquisite colors, this emerald/olive striped murano glass leaf drop set pendant and earring set brings out the myriad colors of both land and sea. With its elegant silver foil earrings, it lends an air of sophistication to any outfit. The pendant is nearly 54mm in length and a width of 32mm, and accompanied with a durable black 16" necklace cord, and the earrings measure at 26mm in length and 15mm in length. This high quality set is handmade by Pugster in the timeless Murano style and is an exquisitely affordable gift for yourself or a loved one. Because Murano Glass jewelry is made by hand, pattern and size will vary slightly from item to item.

[click on image to enlarge] If you haven’t noticed the Gear Patrol team appreciate top notch photography. To that effect we knew that Edward Olive would be the first to kick off the Gear Patrol Features. What we aim to be a reoccurring piece bringing you some a dose of culture and some generally thought provoking. We [...]

We live in Financial Wines, Oils and Labels!Have you ever experienced selling a bottle of wine or olive oil? This story is about exactly that sort of entrepreneurial adventure.As a matter of fact my family owns a small piece of land with olive trees and produces extra-virgin olive oil. Cultivate, produce, sell. As simple as one, two, three ...A little bit of history to start with.I come from a family of farmers. My grandparents owned good chunks of land in the Southern Region of Puglia in Italy and my father started his career following the family tradition.Grapes, tomatoes and olives were among the main traditional products of our roots.When the (only) economic boom Italy has ever experienced arrived, my parents decided to move North to try something different and cut with a regional cul

We live in Financial Wines, Oils and Labels!Have you ever experienced selling a bottle of wine or olive oil? This story is about exactly that sort of entrepreneurial adventure.As a matter of fact my family owns a small piece of land with olive trees and produces extra-virgin olive oil. Cultivate, produce, sell. As simple as one, two, three ...A little bit of history to start with.I come from a family of farmers. My grandparents owned good chunks of land in the Southern Region of Puglia in Italy and my father started his career following the family tradition.Grapes, tomatoes and olives were among the main traditional products of our roots.When the (only) economic boom Italy has ever experienced arrived, my parents decided to move North to try something different and cut with a regional cul

Slowly but surely, we have transformed my toddler's crib into her "big girl bed". We went from lowering the mattress, to taking down one rail, to transitioning to a full-on bed with no rails (up against a wall). Sure, it's a tad bit smaller than a twin size but all thirty-four inches of her (including at least 10 stuffed animals) fits onto it just swimmingly.Speaking of swimming, for the entire month of March, the Mermaids kid's bedding is on sale at Olive Kids. The Mermaids' designs are so colorful and cuddly. Along with the bedding, you will find other matching room decor, such as; the Mermaids clock, wall border and framed prints to name a few. Some items can also be personalized. Click HERE to view all of the Mermaids' items at OK. This is one of the things that I love most ab

Le saumon fait partie des poissons très prisés à la maison...que ce soit sous forme de pavés, darnes ou filets. C'est de nouveau en puisant des idées dans mon livre de cuisine " Comme un Chef " que j'ai voulu tester cette recette qui utilise [...]

By: James Zeller Nutrition used to be something like: "eat fresh food and stay away from potato chips" now we are told beware of 'free radicals' in the body. Antioxidants are supposed to be good for you, but how do we encourage one and fight the other?"If I'd known I was going to live so long, I'd have taken better care of myself." -- Leon EldredWe live in an age where we are beginning to see an awareness developing between eating habits and good health. Several buzz phrases like low carb, high protein, and Hoodia are mentioned as a means to gaining a better life while honing a better physique.Another phrase that is repeated often is ''antioxidants".What exactly is an antioxidant and why is it important?Everyone has what is called 'free radicals' that roam throughout the body. These free r

"I'll put on some music," I said. I got up from the table and walked over to the stereo. Meanwhile, April asked for everyone's plates and served lasagna while they talked about the upcoming Spanish elections.I flipped through our CDs, found a favorite, and put it in the CD player. It wasn't until after I found my seat at the table and picked up my fork and knife that I noticed April grinning at me from across the table...and why.We were listening to In the Shadow of the Olive Tree: 29 nursery rhymes for kids.More on In the Shadow of the Olive Tree......and if you don't know already, find out who won the Spanish elections...

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In the tiny village of Büyükkonuk in Northern (Turkish-speaking) Cyprus, we recently got to hang out in a paddock with a shepherd and his sheep, clamber through perfumed bushland to collect wild... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

The neighbors invited us for lunch. We were sitting on the bench, waiting for the potatoes tajine and the eggs the women prepared for us, when Mohammed came in the room, all covered with some black and sticky substance. He told us that he was olives, so we got back to our house, got the camera, and there we were, taking dozens of photographs of the mill, of the workers, and of the mule.Mohammed's farmWe took these photographs before the rain... it explains the wonderful sun on the pics.The millMohammed uses his mill for his own olives, but he also leases it to other farmers. That was the case that day.The olives were harvested in November. Then they were put in big bags with some salt. Apparently, they can wait there as long as you want, they can be any time.1. The mule grinds

"Anytime the perfume of orange and lemon groves wafts in the window;the human body has to feel suffused with a languorous well-being."Frances Mayes, Bella Tuscany 'ORANGE & OLIVE OIL CAKE'This is the 'Orange & Olive Oil Cake' I made, inspired by the Cenk's recipe. He made his 'Clementine and Olive Oil Cake' inspired by the “Olive Oil and Sherry Pound Cake” recipe from Alice Medrich’s book “Pure Dessert”. Inspirations galore resulted in a lovely, moist cake, with a crumb as light as ever...& no butter! There is a very Mediterranean feel to the recipe...& the taste is even better 2 days later. My friend from the land of the babushkas got me some poppy seeds, & I was wondering what use to put them to? This did seem the perfect place to bung them in. The kids love

Oversized, overfilled jacquard comforter sets. Available in four great fashion colors. Each comforter and both shams come with coordinating color cording. The comforter set contains two pillow shams, a bed skirt and the comforter itself. The oversized queen shams are 21"x27" with 3" flanges and the king and cal king shams are 21"x37" with 3" flanges.

After graduating from Army School, Secunderabad, stepping into the war zone of confusing career options, I almost thought i was done with academic stress and identity crisis, now moving onto bigger challenges to accomplish certain goals in this race to the finish line. New doors opening into a whole new world of survival.I was one of those guys who could deal with a lot of studying as long as they have all the possible options to a successful, accomplished life. So, i indulged in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry & Biology till i could ! Now, i could be an Engineer or maybe a doctor since i did know a little about Biology and not because i saw myself helping people with bodily or even mental discomfort. I barely managed myself !My father was an Army Officer and i always looked up to him

8 servings, 1 3/4 cups eachThis colorful salad offers a symphony of flavors and textures. Savory black olives, sweet orange slices and crisp, licorice-flavored fennel balance the slightly bitter tastes of chicory, radicchio and Belgian endive. Black olive vinaigretteIngredients : 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon Dijon mustard2 cloves garlic, minced1/8 teaspoon salt, or to tasteFreshly ground pepper to taste1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley SaladIngredients : 3 medium navel or Valencia oranges10 cups mixed lettuces (3 small heads), such as chicory, radicchio and leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces2 heads Belgian endive, sliced2 bulbs fennel, trimmed and sliced1. To prepare

Rock & Republic means edgy, progressive design inspired by Rock & Roll and with an emphasis on modern silhouettes and a sleek fit. Each piece in the collection is designed for sexy, confident men and women who live the lifestyle and really understand the look. Rock & Republic has clothing lines for men, women, and children. The brand also produces maternity wear. Although the Rock & Republic collection includes all types of clothing, the brand is best known for its denim. Women's shoes have recently been introduced to the collection with the majority of styles being stilettos and wedges. But this time not only shoes and jeans but handbags as well. This Olive Zipper Hobo is made of super soft black leather with the R&R emblem on the front in gold. I like the gobs o

È un po’ di giorni che dovevo postare questa ricetta, ma ahimè il tempo tiranno non me lo permetteva, finalmente mi son potuto ritagliare u po’ di minuti ed eccomi qua: L’idea nasce dalla volontà di dare un po’ di gusto al classico filetto di Persico che giunge a noi ghiacciato dalle coste dell’Uganda o giù di li. Avevo dei pomodori picadlilly che mi avanzano e un po’ di olive taggiasche sott

Green Olive service apartments will have capacity of 100 studios and one bedroom apartments with facilities like pantry, dinning space, 24 hrs multi-cuisine restaurant, gym, swimming pool, shopping center, Wifi connectivity, conference & meeting halls etc. The company plans to complete this project in 15 months and get the serviced apartments operational by 1st May 2009. The serviced apartments will be managed by Kolte-Patil through a company namely Lilac Hospitality floated in collaboration with a UK based hotel chain. With an average room tariff of Rs.7000 per night and projected occupancy of 70%initially, increased to 90% in subsequent years, the company expects to break even in 3-4 years, with an expected revenue of Rs.18 cr. p.a.While Speaking about the launch of Green Olive Mr. Giris

Eric from Danville is the big winner of the longest wine name contest. He’s been notified and sounds stoked. Hope you enjoy it Eric! According to the word processing software I ran them through, Eric’s long wine name weighed in with 132 characters vs. 130 for Morgan’s entry. Close but no cigar Zin Prince! Don’t feel [...]

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Besides lemon, milk, sugar, aloe, turmeric, sandalwood and honey, olive oil is another household item that has multifarious uses as a beauty aid. It is a mild, non-irritant, antibacterial oil that is rich in antioxidants; hence is ideal for the skin. Here are a few things that you could do with olive oil. Olive oil for dry skin For an extremely dry skin, which is in dire need of a moisturizer,

Continuando a apresentação de pães, dentro de uma linha mais saudável, o que hoje aqui vos trago tem como ingredientes principais, a soja e o azeite. Este pão é uma reconhecida fonte de fibras, proteínas, hidratos de carbono e sais minerais e caracteriza-se pelo seu alto valor nutritivo. O azeite virgem extra, de preferência frutado fresco dá-lhe um paladar mais apurado e generoso. Ainda morno

Ingredienti:4 trance di palombo di 2 etti circa ciascuna, 4 cucchiaiate di pangrattato, 1 scatola piccola di pomodori pelati, 1/2 etto di olive, 1 cucchiaiata di capperi, 1/2 bicchiere d'olio, sale, pepe.Preparazione:Accomodate le fette di pesce in una teglia unta d'olio, salatele, pepatele e cospargetele di pangrattato. Scolate i pomodori, tritateli e distribuiteli sul pesce. Snocciolate le olive, tagliatele a pezzetti e disponetele sul pesce insieme con i capperi. Aggiustate di sale, condite con un pizzico di pepe, versate il rimanente olio e fate cuocere in forno, a calore moderato, per circa 20 minuti.

A while ago, I did a review on a great kids store - Olive Kids. They specialize in non-commercial character products such as bedding, clocks, rugs, placemats, growth charts, magnets, and fabrics. The great thing is that most of these items can be personalized with your child’s name to give it a special touch. Now there’s a new item that’s been added to this already impressive online site - Personalized Name Tags. These are perfet for labeling backpacks, school bags, lunch bags, or anything else that you don’t want your child to lose. These would also make great stocking stuffers! Guess what? The generous people at Olive Kids are giving away a 6-pack set of Personalized Name Tags to one lucky winner! All you need to do is stop by their site before midnight December 18th and check out their cute designs. Then come back and mention in comments which one is your favorite. That’s it! A random winner will be selected and notified on December 19th. As usual, you

Puglia is the most important region in Italy when it comes to olive growing. The territory is characterized by the presence of century-old olive trees, which probably better represent the Mediterranean civilization. The olive oil produced here is strictly extra-virgin and an essential part of everyday Pugliese cuisine.You will be shown an underground limestone mill or Frantoio, where a guide will explain the way the mill was used and show you the traditional techniques for making Olive Oil. Afterward you will take part in a tasting of different varieties of oils and traditional food.

Face it, I'm back in the states for a few months, so I just don't have much material for the blog these days.  I mean, when I am in Italy, I could write several posts a day, but I am sitting here in Florida, what to contribute to THIS blog?That said, little things catch my attention here and there, and while I was clicking away on Youtube, I stumbled across another one that had me rolling on the floor.If you have read deeper into my blog, you certainly know the disd [...]

I love a great experience! I was in a rush last evening after a late night out of networking. Walking into the Washington St. Olive Garden on the East side of Indy was a refreshing experience. When I walked to the hosts platform I explained that I wanted the fastest server in the house because I wanted to eat and run. They placed me with someone that was exactly what I had asked for. She was

Popular olive hoody with ARMY emblazoned on the front. These are youth sizes, but the same shirt is available from Captain Dave's in adult sizes as well.Warm, comfortable hoodyFleece liningFront pouch pocketsElastic waist and wrist cuffs

Costi il secondo.. Ingredienti (per 6 persone ca.) Carne: si può scegliere di usare il muscolo di manzo, il vitello o il vitellone oppure un pezzo che qui in Romagna (o forse anche altrove) viene chiamato “gommoso” – gr. 500/600 Passata di pomodoro: gr. 700 1 scalogno Olive: le migliori per questa ricetta sono le taggiasche già denocciolate. Io non so quanti gr. ne servano però 30 olive,

Among the known benefits of olive oil are the following:1. Olive oil helps control LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol), which is the one that leads to heart disease, at the same time it raises the good cholesterol or HDL levels.2. Olive oil helps protect and is very well tolerated by the stomach. It has beneficial effects on ulcers and gastritis as well as helps lower the incidence of gallstones.3. Extra virgin olive oil, in particular, contains very high levels of antioxidants, particularly vitamin E and phenols.4. Olive oil is an excellent alternative for your skin.Olive oil for your skinSince ancient times, Mediterranean people have used olive oil to hydrate, regenerate and soften their skin, as well as strengthen and hydrate their hair and nails. Here are some great tips you can use too:1. For brittle and dry nails and to soften the cuticles soak nails in a small cup of olive oil and lemon.2. For softer and smoother hands and feet apply a generous amount of cold olive oil after your

Sacha Baron Cohen and his fianc?? Isla Fisher are thrilled at the arrival of their daughter Olive on Wednesday. Isla Fisher told press, ???At the moment I am not even planning any work. As far as I am concerned I am fully booked up in my personal life and I cannot see beyond that.??? She joked, ???I plan on just coloring in books. I???ll focus on that for the next few years.??? Aah! a cute couple with a cute baby, I hope they can laugh through the tears. Borat - travel guide to the US Borat T-Shirt Borat Baby Tee

Health Benefits of Olive Oil Biological Background: Olive oil is extracted from ground olives (Olea europaea). Nutritional Info: A tablespoon of olive oil contains 14 g of fat (mainly monounsaturated oleic acid), equivalent to 120calories. Pharmacological Activity: Olive oil is rich in oleic acid, a monosaturated fatty acid, and phytochemicals oleurpein and hydrooxylorosol, potent anti oxidants.

This is my first foray into the world of “beauty secrets”. Today’s installment is a simple, tried and true edition. Olive Oil. I know you’re thinking, what?! Olive oil? What the hell am I supposed to do with olive oil other than cook with it? I’ve got two things for you right off of the bat: hair conditioner and cuticle conditioner. Wash your hair like you normally do. Once your lovely locks are squeaky clean, saturate your hair with warm olive oil. Let the stuff set for ten minutes and then wash out. You will be amazed at how soft it leaves your hair. Once you’re done with your hair, check out your nails. Notice how your cuticles are softer and your nails have a nice luster to them? You have olive oil to thank for that. OH! If you are inflicted blessed with a baby who has cradle cap, olive oil is your new best friend. Toss out the bottles of pre-made “miracle” cures and slather your progeny’s head with olive oil. Rub it in r

Ask around Soriano about ‘Fosso Mulino’ (River Mill) and you will get mostly blank stares. So it is no surprise that after all of these years I had no idea that it existed. Very few people do.One day I was out with my friend (and our contractor) Andrea D’Alessio. He asked me if I had ever been to the waterfalls. My immediate answer was YES! There is a place in Soriano with some beautiful waterfalls that few know about, and I had be [...]

Hoy la Bloger más vieja del mundo cumple 108 años…. hablamos de Olive Riley, que nació en un día como hoy pero en el 1899, y su blog así lo celebra… NoticiasTech se alegra y celebra su 108 cumpleaños. Compártelo

The olive oil issue returns! but this time, somebody else wants to talk about it. This post is authored by Paid Twice who writes over at I’ve Paid For This Twice Already. If you are looking for bloggers in debt, who are fighting it out and inspiring others to do the same, you should stop by her blog sometime. And yeah… forget nasty comments or be ready to get a taste of some serious kicking skills. I have to admit, when I read the post here a few months ago about buying canola oil and a couple acting superior because they use olive oil, I was taken completely aback. Not that I would ever have some kind of attitude with someone because I use(d) olive oil, but honestly, I never knew that canola oil was as good or even better to use for cooking as olive oil . The whole post, and the ensuing comments, completely surprised me. Basically I had been buying olive oil, extra virgin olive oil no less, for years and years, thinking I was doing something good for my family (and sp

Olive Wood Crosses of Jerusalem The olive tree is traditionally a symbol of health and peace. The Olive Wood of Jerusalem is the symbol of Eternal Life and it is well known since ancient time. According to religion believe Jesus prayed in Gethsemane, near Jerusalem near an olive tree, some says that this tree still exists today. The Olive Tree grows in the Holy Land and can survive for up to 2000 years.In the Bible, Noah sent out a dove from the ark to find dry land and the dove returned with an Olive branch. It is said that the Dove is the symbol of the Holy Spirit. The Olive tree has been highly admired since old times and it is considered as a blessed tree. The people planted olive trees in various parts of the Holy Land to spread its cultivation. The oil from the olives was used to anoint priests, prophets and kings to empower them as well as to pray for their healing. While known for its sturdiness, it is a beautiful wood with grai

The Greek legend tells how Pailas Atenea, goddess of wisdom, caused the olive tree to appear in the Acropolis with a blow of her lance. The Hellenes told the fable of the minor dispute that had broken out on Olympus between Neptune and Minerva, in order to decide who would reign in Attica. Jupiter proposed that the kingdom should be granted to whoever presented the most useful gift for Humanity. Neptune presented a horse as swift as the wind, while Minerva brought a small olive branch, affirming that in the future it would become a strong tree, capable of living for centuries and whose fruits would be good to eat and from them an extraordinary liquid would be able to be extracted for the nourishment of man, soothe his wounds, give strength to his body and light for his nights, since he would know how to keep a small flame lit for hours. Fired with enthusiasm, Jupiter decided that Attica would be for Minerva and that its capital would be known as Athens.

Ingredienti:320 gr di maccheroncini rigati, 80 gr di tonno sott'olio sgocciolato, 60 gr di olive nere snocciolate, 20 gr di capperi, 50 gr di olio extravergine di oliva, 1/2 peperoncino, 1 spicchio d'aglio, prezzemolo, sale, pepe.Preparazione:Lessate in abbondante acqua salata i maccheroncini. Frullate l'aglio con il peperoncino e le olive snocciolate, aggiungete il tonno spezzettato, i capperi e un ciuffo di prezzemolo tritato: diluite con l'olio. Scolate la pasta tenendo qualche cucchiaiata dell'acqua di cottura. Conditela con la salsa, allungandola eventualmente con un pò d'acqua di cottura, mescolate bene, aggiustate di sale e pepe e servite immediatamente.

In typical Olive Garden (OG) atmosphere the lobby was bustling with salivating guests longing for their hockey puck to light up in vibration. Once seated we were heartily greeted by Betsy, a new server with a meager 3-weeks tenure at OG. Unfortunately, no raspberry lemonade was to be had as the demand was greater than the supply. Given the OG's fall special, "The Never Ending Pasta Bowl," both

I was in Panera Bread this weekend getting my favorite soup & sandwich combo, broccoli & cheese soup with their tasty turkey artichoke panini on focaccia bread. Yummm. As I was enjoying my scrumptious Easter weekend meal with some pals, I began to wonder about the history of the chain cafe. So, this Monday morning I thought we’d explore it together. Panera Bread is a chain of bakery cafe restaurants popular across the US. Panera specializes in artisan breads, soups, sandwiches, desserts and happy taste buds. The word ‘panera’ literally translates to ‘bread time’ in Latin which makes the name quite suitable. The legacy of Panera began in 1981 in Richmond Heights, Missouri as the Au Bon Pain Company founded by Ron Shaich & Louis Kane. The company prospered around the east coast of the US and internationally throughout the 1980s and 1990s. In 1993, Au Bon Pain Co. purchased the Saint Louis Bread Company, a chain of 20 bakery cafes in the St. Louis area which h

Have you ever looked through your recipe box or folder and found a recipe that you can't remember where in the world you found it, got it or who gave it to you? That would be this one! It sounded so good I just couldn't wait to try it, but there it sat... and sat... and sat... while life got busy and hectic. Just tonight I saw it again and like I have perhaps four or five times before, said to

Olive oil is fabulous. Let's just get that fundamental truth out there. Good quality olive oil is a delight for the palate. But it is also gaining fame as a "good" oil for your body. A pharmacist friend of mine once told me in no uncertain terms that we would all be healthier if we used olive oil in place of the other common oils in the American diet. The monounsaturated fats that predominate in

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Don't think that olive oil is used only in Italian cooking :) It is known as a great skin and hair moisturizer. A research centre in Philadelphia has discovered that olive oil is also a natural painkiller. It can help to reduce the risk of heart attack, strokes, some cancers and Alzheimer's disease. Problem is you can take olive oil to cure a nagging headache but you will need about 43 tablespoons of it to match the strength of a regular adult painkiller. That means you may lose the headache but gain some extra pounds!

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I just finished cooking this one, it was excellent. I didn’t add or delete any other ingredients and it came out fine! Ingredients: 4 Chicken half-breasts — pound 1/4″ thick — skinned & Deboned 1/4 cup Wondra flour 1/2 teaspoon Salt pepper to taste 1/2 teaspoon Oregano 4 tablespoons Oil 4 tablespoons Butter/margarine 1 cup Fresh mushroons — sliced 1/2 cup Marsala wine Directions: [...]

Now that I’ve got your attention, don’t forget to vote in Write From Karen’s Photo Contest. I’ve submitted an entry and would really appreciate it if you took a moment to vote for me. I don’t seem to be doing too well.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anyway, back to the food. I was out surfing the web when I came across a recipe site that claims to have a better alfredo sauce than Olive Garden. Are you kidding me? C’mon. That’s a pretty bold claim to make. In any case, I thought I’d post the recipe for you here. I haven’t tried it yet but will soon. If you get a chance to make it before I do, please let me know how it went. 1/2 cup sweet butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups heavy cream 1/4 tsp white pepper 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese 1 12oz. box angle hair pasta   Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium/low heat. Add the garlic, cream, white pepper and bring mixture to a simme

Mmmmm....I love finding new inspiring sites on the Internet and today I ran across this lovely little site called Sadie Olive. I am in love with the beautiful journals handmade from vintage book covers, ephemera and other lovely tidbits. However one wouldn't want to stop there because you still have home decor, flea market, kitchen and trinkets to rummage through. This vintagy Parisian sign has my name all over it (you can find yours in the Home Decor section). Must order. .... must order! And for my mom, this doll. Somehow I just think she'll love it.Cheers!Amy

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Biological Background: Olive oil is extracted from ground olives (Olea europaea). Nutritional Info: A tablespoon of olive oil contains 14 g of fat (mainly monounsaturated oleic acid), equivalent to 120calories. Pharmacological Activity: Olive oil is rich in oleic acid, a monosaturated fatty acid, and phytochemicals oleurpein and hydrooxylorosol, potent anti oxidants. Olive oil can lower blood levels [...]

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Founded in 1822, L’Olivier’s quaint shop in the old Marais quarter of Paris is still serving Parisians. This is a distinctly sweet, fragrant oil in the Provencal style. Different from Italian extra virgin olive oil, L’Oliver Extra Virgin Olive Oil has a fruity but mild olive flavor. As France’s most respected oil specialist, L’Olivier consistently produces versatile oils with low acidity. For attractive shelf-presence, it is offered in a rustic, half-liter, stoneware crock, which also helps preserve the oil’s freshness. Buy from igourmet

I've heard of Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula creams and lotions when I was in the UK, but never tried any of the range as I do not like the smell of cocoa butter (I have one from the Body Shop Spa Wisdom range, and I really dislike the smell. More on that in my future posts).The Olive Butter range came out recently, and to be honest, I never would have tried it out if not for a free sample sachet of the lotion in one of the fashion magazines I read. I tried it on in just one application, and I must say, I'm hooked!Description:Palmer's Olive Butter Formula™ has the power to transform your skin. Extra Virgin Olive Oil takes care of your skin in three ways:1) Unique lipid structure moisturizes instantly.2) Loaded with antioxidants to keep skin youthful.3) Emulsifies on contact for superior skin smoothing.As this creamy lotion penetrates, skin immediately feels soothed and softened. Absorbs quickly and leaves skin visibly improved.I love the fact that it's non-greasy on the skin. I a

It’s widely known that olive oil is good for your health, but olive skins appear to hold beneficial qualities of their own. A compound in the wax from olive skin -- maslinic acid -- has been found to inhibit the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).Maslinic acid works by inhibiting serin-protease, the enzyme used by HIV to release itself from the infected cell and thereby spread into the whole body. Scientists from the University of Granada in Madrid found that the compound, which is extracted from dry olive-pomace oil in olive oil mills, can slow down the spreading of AIDS in the body by 80 percent.Nature is certainly full of powerful, potential cures (not to mention preventative methods) for a host of diseases. In the case of HIV and AIDS, though, it is essential to keep your immune system strong because the virus attacks your immune system. Avoiding grains and sugars is one of the primary ways to do this, as sugar immediately decreases the functioning of your immune system

It’s widely known that olive oil is good for your health, but olive skins appear to hold beneficial qualities of their own. A compound in the wax from olive skin -- maslinic acid -- has been found to inhibit the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).Maslinic acid works by inhibiting serin-protease, the enzyme used by HIV to release itself from the infected cell and thereby spread into the whole body. Scientists from the University of Granada in Madrid found that the compound, which is extracted from dry olive-pomace oil in olive oil mills, can slow down the spreading of AIDS in the body by 80 percent.Nature is certainly full of powerful, potential cures (not to mention preventative methods) for a host of diseases. In the case of HIV and AIDS, though, it is essential to keep your immune system strong because the virus attacks your immune system. Avoiding grains and sugars is one of the primary ways to do this, as sugar immediately decreases the functioning of your immune system

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Yesterday, after the fireworks, we made a quick stop at a grocery store to pick up some cooking oil. It was sort of an unscheduled stop (a *scheduled* oil purchase usually gets done through SAM’s club) and since we didn’t have anything else on our shopping list, I just walked to the oil aisle and picked up a bottle of our regular cooking oil - canola oil (also known as rapeseed oil). As I was walking towards the checkout counter, tossing the bottle from hand to hand, I ran into a couple we are well acquainted with. A casual conversation ensued and gradually drifted to the bottle of oil in my hand. Here is a summary of what followed next. Me: Yeah.. just dropped by to pick up this.. canola oil. [The husband and wife looked at each other and then both gave me a look that sort of screamed to me “man, you are really cheap“.] The Wife: You use canola oil !? We use only extra virgin olive oil for regular cooking [now with the “we are richer than you are”

Lately I’m finding that any product with olive oil is a good one and OLI offers a super Shampoo and Conditioner. The coming summer months will be harsh so I’m going into keeping my hair healthy, smelling sensational, tangle free, and feeling wonderful. For centuries, people of the Mediterranean have been enjoying the wonders of Olive Oil and now they are sharing their secret. Both of these pampering products are made with the purest source of olive oil on earth, and after using them once, you’ll find your tresses feeling totally terrific. Each is $10/10.1oz @ walgreens.com ~Randi

Well friends, I am so thankful for the incredible turn out this week... I hope I will continue to see some of you even after the excitement of Apronpalooza! dies down. I have good news and bad news... first the bad news, my laptop totally died last night. Caput. Crash. Boom. I don't know if it's going to be resurrected...BUT my husband has a computer and he has graciously told me that I could use it when he is not working on it (he works out of our home) to continue the apron fest. His computer is as big and as slow as an ox compared to my Mac (I know... Mac loyalists never die in their loyalty even if their Mac's do die...) so I may be pressed for time to get the remainder of the posts out... However I am going to do my best! If you are a praying person... pray for me!! (and pray for the Mac representative that I will speak to on the phone this morning... I don't do well... I get mad... in such situations I must confess...I know, it's really awful.)BUT without further ado

Research conducted at the Monell Chemical Sciences Center in Philadelphia has found just that. In fact, their work showed that the active ingredient in olive oil, oleocanthal, was more effective at blocking enzymes that cause inflammation than ibuprofen was.Interesting indeed.These scientists go on to speculate that this may be another reason why the Mediterranean diet (high in olive oil) is such a healthy way to eat.An article in today's NY Times has further details. Click here to find out more.

Olive oil has been widely used in your salads as well as many other things. It is one of healthiest components to make your food taste better. This oil comes directly from the Mediterranean Region and it has become so famous that it has been used in all the continents. It is a favorite among all the health conscious people. Due to the immense number of benefits, it has been ranked among the top nutrition provider. It has been widely used in soaps making it mild and very skin friendly. It also helps to moisturize your body by the use of this oil in the soap. Home Made Recipes 1. If you want to have smooth and fine nails olive oil is the best solution. Dowse your nails in a cup of olive oil for 30 minutes and find the best results. 2. Apply Olive oil liberally on your hands. To avoid spreading it elsewhere wear cotton gloves. This method helps you to get a smoother and softer skin. 3. Olive oil is the best solution for chapped lips. It does wonders to

Olive Garden is one of those places that really sets my blood to boil. Every time I hear the word 'Hospitaliano' I begin to cringe and twitch. When I hear them say 'When you're here, you're family', I can't help but visualize the corporate offices of a chain with nearly 700 cookie-cutter restaurants. I'd just love to show up there one day waving my hands saying 'Ciao!!! It's cousin Michael'. I wonder what kind of Hospitaliano I will receive when I h [...]