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TIP OF THE DAY: Expeller Pressed Oil

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Many people use olive oil and canola oil as healthy fats. But is your healthy oil expeller pressed (good) or chemically extracted (not as good)? Expeller pressed oils (also known as cold pressed oils) are those that have been extracted from fruits (avocados, olives, etc.), nuts, seeds and grains by expeller pressing. A completely natural…
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GIFT OF THE DAY: Nudo Infused Olive Oil

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Delicious olive oil from Nudo, crushed with your choice of six different fruits or herbs. All it needs is a bow. Photo courtesy Nudo-Italia.com. Nudo means “bare” in Italian, referring to the extra-virgin olive oil that fills each attractive can. But what we like best about Nudo is not the bare oil (which is lovely)…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Oil & Vinegar Triage

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You can save money by keeping different grades of oil and vinegar for different purposes. For example, basic balsamic vinegar is slightly acidic and best used for salad dressings. The next grade up is significantly smoother, and should be used for finishing and for marinades. Trade up one more step and the balsamic has a…
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