REAL GOOD FISH
REAL GOOD FISH three cooks three ways to serve fish. Real Good Fish’s motto is Here Fishy, Fishy. Today we were lucky to get Sand Dabs, Pacific Sand Dabs are a variety of flatfish. Small in size and are a sustainable fish in our Northern California waters. How to prepare this fish? We present three […]
MARCH 2019
In like a lion and out like a lamb, or this year in like a lamb and out like a lion. Either way, Lake Berryessa is full and we will have water for irrigation beginning in April. That is impressive given the last few years of drought. Each year is different, and a lesson in […]
ATHENA – THE IMPORTANCE OF THE NAME
Athena: The Greek goddess of oil, peace & war, also the daughter of Zeus. Athens, the capitol of Greece is named after the Goddess Athena; she is the goddess of Wisdom and War. She is known for her strategic skill in warfare, is often portrayed as a companion of heroes, and is the patron goddess of heroic endeavor. […]
HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH AND YOUR HEART
Olive Oil is good for you. Olive Oil is delicious. Olive Oil plays well with other food. Choose your food. Choose the oil you love with that good food. Eat lots of vegetables and whole grains. Eat a balanced diet. Do not follow food fads. Walk during the day. No surprises, this is better health […]
TO PRUNE OR NOT TO PRUNE
That is the question. The answer is: PRUNE Olive trees are sturdy and resilient. A beautiful Italian saying “Prune your olive trees so that a swallow can fly through without touching its wings” This beautiful saying gives the olive grower a visual target for pruning. Pruning and Training Systems for Modern Olive Growing, Riccardo Gucci […]
Valentine’s Day
A special day you care for people that you love. A Valentine’s Dinner Recipe Serves 2 from the heart 1 cup cooked pasta, whole grain organic elbow pasta from BAIA 1 cup cooked little white beans (any beans will do but cannellini is best) 1 cup organic crushed tomatoes 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ […]
Everything Citrus
Our citrus trees are in full production and we use all the citrus in Kitchen in the Grove. Endless uses for our fruit; marmalade, candied fruit, soups and flavorings, and plenty of eating. There is a lot of citrus on our tasting plates in the Visitor Center these days. Citrus represents a major component of […]
OLIVE OIL AND FOOD
What do consumers want from their food, and what can a good olive oil deliver? Simple: better taste and better health. At IL Fiorello, we maintain that real, certified olive oil paired with good real food is always the best combination and complement for each other. It is a simple combination, maybe too simple for […]
MILLING COMPLETED 2018
Milling is done for the year 2018, and we have learned many lessons about olives. Yet again, Mother Nature rules and Farming is a risky business. Olives are a cyclical fruit, and most growers were down in crop volume from 60% to 80 % this year. Additionally, many people did not even harvest their meager […]
THANKSGIVING 2018
This is the time for giving thanks. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Milling is finishing. We have made great oils. The days are cooler. Family and friends gather to celebrate a uniquely American Holiday. We always cook our turkey outside in the grill. The aroma of the coals and turkey enticing us to finish all […]