Entries by Fiona

Want Healthier Eggs? Feed Hens EVOO

Eggs are a breakfast staple for most people. Although an excellent source of protein, people with high cholesterol levels, heart disease or diabetes often avoid eating eggs because high cholesterol content of egg yolk is believed to raise blood cholesterol levels. So what if eggs could be lower in saturated fat and cholesterol? Go to […]

An International Society for Oleocanthal

OLEOCANTHAL: An anti-oxidant only present in high quality olive oil.  Scientists consider it so important they have organized an international society: https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-health-news/oleocanthal-international-society/47974 Each of our oils is tested for anti-oxidant levels.  You can find this information listed as the polyphenol number on each of our product descriptions here.

Rosemary Cornmeal Crackers

** Makes 4 dozen **   Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Products needed for this recipe: • Tuscan Herb or Butter Olive Oil   An all purpose cracker perfect for cheese platters. • 1¼ cups all purpose flour • ½ cup cornmeal • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary • 1 tsp baking powder • 1 tsp Malden sea salt • ½ cup […]

Chipotle Espresso Meatballs

** Serves 8 (3 meatballs per serving) **   Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. products needed for this recipe: • Espresso Balsamic • Chipotle Olive Oil    Ingredients: • 1/3 cup (60 ml) milk • 1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs • 6 bacon strips, chopped • 1 small finely chopped onion • 3 large garlic cloves, minced • 1 tsp (5ml) ground […]

Grilled Mango Salsa

Grilled Mango Salsa Prep time: 5 minutes   Cooking time: 5 -7 minutes Needed for this recipe: Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Persian Lime Infused Olive Oil Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Garlic infused Olive Oil Peppadew peppers (available in store) Ingredients 3 under-ripe mangoes (Atulfo if available) 6 Peppadew peppers 1-2 Tablespoons Sunshine Coast Olive […]