YIPEE that WE at the Olive Connection have in our store a few of the products that won the Sofi Awards from the Fancy Food Show in New York this week. Since 1972, the Sofi Awards have helped the Specialty Food Association advance culinary excellence and creativity worldwide by recognizing the outstanding work of its
The Sicily vacation was scheduled before we opened the store, joining our friends Jen and Josh Ziskin owners of the restaurants La Morra and the Heritage Inn of Sherborn, and a few friends who enjoy great food, wine, have a lust for adventure, want to cook with Chef Josh. Little did we know that we
Beacon Street is filled with Daffodils in full bloom 3 weeks early, on the Marathon route. Even though the temperature is still in the 40’s, the sun is shining and we are ready for Spring. Our themes are Prepare for Spring Entertaining and Healthy Snacking. Take a walk…Take a run…and snack on some healthy additions that
A dinner in a beautiful field has always been something I wanted to do. So last week Morry and I and 4 friends who share love of great food and nature joined 154 others at Allandale Farm . A wonderful farmer, a terrific chef, a beautiful late summer landscape on a curving table. Allandale is
We spent last week in San Francisco for the FANCY FOOD SHOW at the Moscone Center. 1400 exhibitors introducing their newest products for the year, food artisans so proud of their craft, and many that do not go East to NYC for the summer show. It was all about discover, tasting great food, and building
Freshest vegetables gathered from the garden with taste that is to be remembered and savored Organic vegetables and meat and you know what you are eating because you know what the animals have been fed Simple cooking methods with great flavor coming from every ingredient Delicious like it is the first time you have tasted food…ooh and ahhs… express
Each day in Provence there is a market to find the most fabulous ingredients. To quote the French, “Rather have a little bit of great food than a lot of ‘not’ the freshest. We support farmers we trust to provide us only the best.” Loyalty at its finest. There is a hierarchy as to positioning
I am passionate about Olives and Olive Oil. I use a lot of it. I try all kinds of brands, and always stop at olive oil stores in every city I visit. Crazy as it sounds, Morry and CJ and I went to a 3 day Olive Oil Seminar and Tasting in NYC this summer.