Category: Craft Food
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How Olive Oil is Made
We all know olives. And we all know olive oil. But the connection between the two be difficult to grasp for most of us, mostly because they don’t really taste much alike. The process of making olive oil from olives is one that dates back millienia. Growing and Harvest Growing is the obvious first step.…
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Post-Scandal, The Mast Brothers Regroup
In craft chocolate, there is one pair of brothers known for their gumption, their signature old world style and past scandal that rocked their operation. Brothers Rick and Michael Mast were the subjects of a major blogging expose in 2015. The Mast brothers chose not to take action against their attackers and focus on their…
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Why Olive Oil is Good for Skin
Olive oil is great as a dressing or finishing touch on our food, but it’s also beneficial when applied directly to your skin. A high-quality olive oil is both a superfood and great skin treatment. The Benefits of Olive Oil on Skin Antibacterial Olive oil is naturally antibacterial, so applying a little directly to the skin…
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Infographic: Mondelez And Its Chocolate Empire
Formerly known as Kraft Foods (oh the irony), Mondelez peddles a host of food products that are bad for you. See infographic for some of their brands. The majority of their products, including chocolate, contain high amounts of sugars, chemical preservatives, and trans-fats. Mondelez says they dropped trans-fats in the early 2000s. However, the USDA…
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Should I Cook with Olive Oil or Save it for Salad?
Olive oil should be in everyone’s kitchen, not only for its unique flavor but for its many health benefits. Its famous spicy taste with a soft, rich texture make it a common ingredient in heart-healthy diets. Most supermarkets carry a wide variety from California, Italy, and Spain and specialty retailers can carry more unique bottles…