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From 6000BCE, ancient peoples grew the olive tree along the shores of the Mediterranean. Historians over the ages have sung the praises of olive oil. Consider its many uses- as a fuel, for skincare, medicinal and as a condiment. The olive tree is an evergreen, its leaves a light silvery green. The fruit has a […]

The name “Canola” is a contraction of “Canadian” and “ola”, which means oil. Canola oil is clear, with little colour. It is lower in saturated fat than any other oil and contains cholesterol lowering Omega-3 fatty acids. I like to use it for baking and stir frying. Here are recipes I’ve developed for the Canola […]

Oils are extracted from grains, seed, fruits and nuts. How they are extracted and to what degree of heat they were exposed is of concern. Here’s some information on the different kinds of olive oil. Olive Oil is a blend of refined olive oil and virgin olive oil that is fit for consumption without any […]