Squalene and A- Tocopherol Levels in Spicy Olive Fresh Olive Oils

New Southern Hemisphere Olive Oils Are Here!
    The Spicy Olive is committed to offering the freshest olive oils to our customers. Fresh olive oils are healthy olive oils, full of biophenols that impact your health in very positive ways. Our two new olive oils arrived from Chile this week, an Arbequina and a Koroneiki, both robust with significant biophenol counts. These oils were harvested and crushed in May/June, 2019. You will also notice new information on our fusti tags. We are now providing Squalene and A-Tocopherols (vitamin E) counts!
     Squalene is a component in olive oil that benefits your cardiovascular system, lowering blood pressure, increasing good cholesterol and lowering bad cholesterol levels. Squalene is also very good for your skin, increasing skin lipid levels and protecting from skin cancer. Squalene is a major intermediary in the biosynthesis of sterols, including cholesterol, steroid hormones and Vitamin D. Squalene also has potent antioxidant activity (scavenge of free radicals) Studies have shown Squalene to kill breast cancer cells in petri dishes. More studies on this are under way. Squalene numbers in extra virgin olive oil range from 2000-9000ppm. Some of our incoming Southern Hemisphere olive oils exceed 9000ppm!
        A-Tocopherols is a form of Vitamin E that is absorbed and accumulated in humans.
Recommended daily allowance of Vitamin E is 10mg/day.
The concentration of Vitamin E in extra virgin olive oil varies between 15-300 mg/kg which is 30% of RDA.
Vitamin E deficiency causes neurological problems due to poor nerve conduction and anemia due to oxidative damage to red blood cells.
EVOO that contain A-Tocopherols also reduce the risk of atherosclerosis by preventing lipoprotein oxidation and reduction of free radical production.
Fresh olive oils deliver numerous health benefits and they also taste better! Life is too short and your health is too important to eat old, substandard olive oil!

The Spicy Olive-Wine Tastings July 26 and 27, Aug. 2 and 3, 2019

Sample some delicious wines at The Spicy Olive’s wine tasting every Friday from 4-7pm and Saturdays from 3-6pm.

The next two weeks we are tasting the following delicious wines:

Bellechasse, Bordeaux Blanc

Joseph Carr, Chardonnay

Freakshow Cabernet Sauvigon

Pierre Usseglio & Fils Panorama

 

Spicy Olive Wine Tastings- July 12, 13, 19 and 20, 2019

The Wine Cellar at The Spicy Olive will be tasting some terrific wines in July!

Locations “NZ” Sauvignon Blanc (not pictured)-A great summer wine from New Zealand

Kenwood Sonoma Chardonnay – A creamy and fresh Chardonnay; balanced and friendly.

Kenwood Sonoma Pinot Noir- nice mushroom and cola on the nose, medium bodied.

Intrinsic Cabernet Sauvignon – great for summer BBQ, a fruit-forward cab!

Each $2 a pour; $7 total if tasting all 4 wines.

The Spicy Olive’s Peach, Mango and Tomato Caprese Salad

This salad combines many summer flavors into one delicious side dish! Fresh summer peaches, tropical mangoes and tomatoes are complemented by The Spicy Olive’s Ripe Peach or Alfoos Mango white balsamic vinegar. A taste treat that will delight the whole family!

Peach, Mango, Tomato Caprese Salad

The Spicy Olive's Peach, Mango and Tomato Caprese Salad

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium peaches pitted and cubed
  • 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes sliced in half
  • 1 8 oz. package fresh mozzerella balls small or halved
  • 1 cup mango chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
  • 1/4 cup The Spicy Olive's Ripe Peach balsamic vinegar or The Spicy Olive's Alfoos Mango balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup The Spicy Olive's Cilantro and Roasted Onion Olive Oil or The Spicy Olive's single varietal olive oil

Method
 

  1. Place first four ingredients in a salad bowl. Drizzle with The Spicy Olive's Peach or Mango balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Toss to evenly coat. Sprinkle salad with fresh chopped herbs. Serve and enjoy!

The Spicy Olive’s Strawberry Pasta Salad

Here is a great side dish for your summer BBQs, pool parties or other gatherings! Delicious summer strawberries highlight this warm weather salad!

Strawberry Pasta Salad

The Spicy Olive's Strawberry Pasta Salad

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. Farfalle Pasta or Penne cooked according to package instructions
  • 3 cups baby spinach leaves or arugula or field greens mix
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup toasted almonds or Sweet and Spicy peacans Pecans available at The Spicy Olive
  • 1/4 cup The Spicy Olive's Strawberry balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup The Spicy Olive's Basil Olive Oil or The Spicy Olive's single varietal extra virgin olive oil
  • fresh basil leaves to garnish salad

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain and rinse with cold water. Coat with a Tablespoon of Basil or Single varietal olive oil to keep from sticking together and toss.
  2. Place cooled pasta in a salad bowl. Top with sliced strawberries, spinach or arugula or mix, pecans or almonds, feta cheese and toss.
  3. Drizzle Strawberry balsamic and remainder of Basil or single varietal olive oil over pasta salad. Toss to coat salad evenly with balsamic and olive oil.
  4. Sprinkle top of salad with fresh basil and serve!

Wine Tastings for June 28 and 29 and July 5 and 6, 2019

Spend part of your Fourth of July holiday sampling some new wines at the Spicy Olive’s Wine Cellar!

We are featuring wines from Cloudfall Vineyards and Michael David’s 7 Deadly Zins.

Wine featured:

Cloudfall Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

Seven Deadly Zins.

All wines $1 a pour;  light nibbles will be provided!

The Spicy Olive Mandarin Pasta Salad on Fox 19

Mandarin Pasta Salad

Melanie Cedargren, owner of The Spicy Olive, was on the Fox Morning show today making a Mandarin Pasta Salad! This salad is perfect for Fourth of July parties, pot luck suppers or an easy, healthy side dish at home. This salad features The Spicy Olive’s Mandarin Argumato olive oil and our Honey Ginger white balsamic to give the salad an abundance of flavor!

The Mandarin Argumato olive oil is a limited supply summer feature at the Spicy Olive. It is 10% off until it’s gone, so hurry in so you don’t miss out on this lovely olive oil!

The Spicy Olive’s Mandarin Pasta Salad

This is the perfect pasta salad for pot luck dinners and summer parties! This one is also a salad that kids love! Add grilled chicken to make this main dish instead of a side.

The Mandarin Pasta salad has an Asian flare because it is dressed with our Honey Ginger balsamic vinegar. Pair it with our  Blood Orange olive oil for a delicious orange citrus flavor!

The Spicy Olive's Mandarin Pasta Salad

A delicious Asian citrus fusion of flavor in a pasta salad!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 16 oz package Farfalle Pasta
  • 1 can Mandarin orange segments drained
  • 1 large red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 purple onion sliced thin
  • 1 Cucumber peeled, quartered and sliced
  • 1 packaged baby spinach leaves about 2 cups, washed
  • 1/4 cup almond slivers toasted
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1/3 cup The Spicy Olive's Blood Orange olive oil
  • 1/3 cup The Spicy Olive's Honey Ginger Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon or so The Spciy Olive's Roasted sesame oil Use to drizzle over salad before serving

Method
 

Pasta Salad
  1. Boil Farfalle pasta according to package instructions and rinse with cool water. Place pasta in salad bowl and coat Farfalle with Mandarin olive oil. Set aside.
  2. Add purple onion, red bell pepper, cucumber, mandarin orange segments and baby spinach and toss to mix.
Vinaigrette
  1. Place garlic and ginger in a small mixing bowl. Add 1/3 cup Honey Ginger white balsamic vinegar and whisk together. Drizzle in 1/3 cup Mandarin olive oil in a slow stream. Whisk until olive oil and balsamic vinegar are completely blended.
  2. Pour salad dressing over the pasta salad. Toss until coated! Drizzle with Roasted sesame oil to up the flavor! Top with toasted almond slivers and serve. Enjoy!

Wine tastings at The Spicy Olive 6/14-15 and 6/21-6/22/19

Join us to taste some fabulous wines!

We are featuring:

Disruption Chardonnay

Disruption Cabernet Sauvignon

Sean Minor Chardonnay

Sean Minor Pinot Noir

All tastes are $1 each except for Sean Minor Pinot Noir-$2

We are tasting Fridays 4-7pm and Saturdays 3-6pm!

The Spicy Olive’s Balsamic Burgers

Adding balsamic vinegar to burgers adds a mouth watering richness to the meat. Neapolitan Herb balsamic is my favorite addition to burgers, because it adds flavors similar to Worcestershire sauce. Other Spicy Olive balsamic vinegars that would be tasty added to hamburger are Traditional Aged 18 Year, Espresso, and Dark Chocolate.

The Spicy Olive's Balsamic Burgers

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 patties
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 Teaspoon Mortar and Pestle Burger and Steak Blend
  • 2 Tablespoons The Spicy Olive's Neapolitan Herb Balsamic Vinegar Espresso, Dark Chocolate or Aged 18 Year Traditional
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Mix Ground beef, Burger and Steak spice blend and balsamic vinegar in to bowl.
  2. Shape ground beef into 4 hamburger patties.
  3. Heat grill. Place burgers on hot grill and cook until internal temperature reached 145-165 degrees.
  4. Serve hamburgers with your favorite toppings, cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon etc. Delicious on buns brushed with Spicy Olive Butter olive oil and placed on grill to toast! Enjoy!