Olive trees have a history as old as civilization. Fossilized olive seeds carbon dated at 8,000 years of age have been found in Spain. We are fortunate to have this ancient medicine available to us still today.
Rich in Oleuropein, one of the strongest antioxidants known to mankind, the leaves of the olive tree [...]
Fall is here and with it comes the bountiful harvest of those gorgeous gourds we know as winter squash. Different from it’s summer cousin, winter squash grows on a vine and stays there until it’s skin has hardened, allowing it to be stored for 3 to 6 months. Round, elongated, scalloped or pear-shaped with flesh [...]
I’m just wild about saffron.
…and he’s just wild about falling into a big pot of simmering winter squash soup. How can he resist? It’s in his nature. Do you know the story of Crocus? Well, we’ll talk about that later. For now, I must share this recipe before the details get filed away into the [...]