With the last post about Olive Oil it seems appropriate this week that I noticed a new contest from the Olive Garden. They are giving away a Culinary Tour of Italy! Italy and France are world renowned for their food and the winner of this sweepstakes will get an 8 day trip to Italy. Best of all you'll get to attend a cooking class at Olive Garden's Culinary Institute of Tuscany and tour the Rocca delle Macie Winery. Enter to win at http://www.olivegardensweeps.com/
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Olives
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Oil
It's time to think about upgrading your cooking basics. Let's start with oil. When cooking in a skillet do you reach a basic vegetable oil? The oil you are cooking in adds flavor to the meal, just as the other ingredients do. Olive oil offers a way to infuse different flavors into your food. If you aren't sure, start simple with a basic olive oil. Crisco makes a line of olive oils that are a good introduction. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the most commonly used variety of olive oil. You can use olive oil in stir-frying, cooking, sautéing, as a part of salad dressing, or brushed on steak or vegetables for grilling.
Once you've had a taste of olive oil you can branch out to try other varieties. There are literally thousands of different olive oils from all around the world. These oils have different flavors and vendors compete in tasting. Compare that to your average vegetable oil.
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Kickoff
Life is short, but it can also be sweet. You can subsist on basics and eat fast food quickly, or you can take steps to improve the quality and flavor of the food you eat. Take the time to create and enjoy your meals, and improve your health and your happiness. There are tasty foods all around us that don't have to be expensive. Together we can set out to explore this world and celebrate greatness in food and beverages.
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