Liquid Gold

Olive Oil: Liquid Gold for the Heart and Soul

Every Meal A Feast had a wonderful time recently visiting Rachael Casey (see pic) at her home in the mountains above St. Helena where she and her husband Bill make their own premium extra virgin olive oil under the Poplar Hill label. It was wonderful not only to see Rachael's wonderful home and gardens and tour the olive trees, but also -- of course! -- taste their olive oil.

I learned several cool facts about olive oils, including that at olive oil tastings, judges use blue glasses to hide the color of the oil, because the color has nothing to do with its taste or quality, and that an olive oil should be used within two years of bottling, and ideally one year.

Anyway, check out their web site for other info, recipes, and of course info on how to visit or buy.

P.S. And stay tuned for a BIG announcement. (Want a hint? O.K. -- Ode to the Olive)