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Dried Fruit and Spice Muffins

Aromatic spices and dried fruit impart such a luscious taste in every bite. They bring out the best in each other. Not too sweet and oh so fragrant! My husband Jim says it tastes like a holiday treat. Dried fruit should be treated as a perishable ingredient with a long shelf life. Store dried fruit […]

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Guide to Tasting Olive Oils

From 6000BCE, ancient peoples grew the olive tree along the shores of the Mediterranean. Historians over the ages have sung the praises of olive oil. Consider its many uses- as a fuel, for skincare, medicinal and as a condiment. The olive tree is an evergreen, its leaves a light silvery green. The fruit has a […]

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The Different Kinds of Olive Oil

Oils are extracted from grains, seed, fruits and nuts. How they are extracted and to what degree of heat they were exposed is of concern. Here’s some information on the different kinds of olive oil. Olive Oil is a blend of refined olive oil and virgin olive oil that is fit for consumption without any […]

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