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Citrus Summer: 4 Ways to Cook with Lemon Crushed Olive Oil

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Cool lemonade, a lemon Italian ice, ice cold lemon water: lemon is refreshing, and citrus is the flavor of summer. A quick zest of lemon peel can add subtle lemon flavor to most dishes. However, for a deeper, more mature lemon flavor there’s another (better) option. Lemon Crushed Olive Oil from Texas Hill Country Olive Company is made from freshly picked Texas-grown olives and ripe lemons. This flavor gives a zesty lemon touch to your cooking. Here are 4 easy ways to cook with our lemon crushed flavored olive oil.   A lemon-honey Dessert Sauce - Whisk our Lemon Crushed Olive Oil with honey to taste. Use a whisk to lightly drizzle over fresh fruit like watermelon, honeydew, or strawberries. For dessert, use the remainder over some fresh vanilla bean ice cream or custard. Warm on the stovetop or in the microwave first if you’re feeling adventurous.    Lemon Scones - Most scone recipes call for butter. Replace butter with ¾ of lemon crushed olive oil for
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Showing Gratitude Through Corporate Gifting

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Not all corporate gifts are sent around the holidays. In fact, many companies choose to send their gifts during other times each year to stand out. Gifts can help celebrate the completion of a large project, the launch of a new product, an anniversary, or an exciting new deal. Not all corporate gifts are created equal. Find out who should be receiving corporate gifts, average spending limits, and more below. For Clients: Gift-giving is a great way to maintain happy relationships with clients. If a client hasn’t requested services in a few months, this is also a good way to drop a pleasant reminder. Take note of the client’s interests and habits. If they always drink wine at dinner, this indicates a simple gift avenue. Come corporate gift-giving time, this will allow for a more personable gift. Never send promotional materials with your gift. Pens, notepads, and stress balls can be great for a tradeshow giveaway not as a corporate gift. Always attach a handwritten card to hum
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Location: 2530 W Fitzhugh Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620, USA
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The Health Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Dogs

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Cooking a well-balanced meal for your family can take hours, multiple ingredients, and a variety of prep work. Yet, one family member simply gets some hard, pebble-like kibbles tossed in a bowl. Meal planning for this member is easy, same food different day. Dogs are part of the family, it’s time we treat them as such. Relying solely on kibble which can often be full of by-products and genetically modified fillers can leave a dog with deficiencies, allergies, and/or illness. Supplementing your dog’s diet with certain “people foods” can help keep him or her healthy. Make sure to do your research as some foods such as chocolate, almonds, avocados, and raisins can be poisonous to dogs . However, foods like pumpkin, carrots, peanut butter, and olive oil can not only be a tasty addition to the same old meal but can improve the health and well-being of your pooch. Here’s how adding a small amount of extra virgin olive oil can improve your dog’s health. Weight Loss- Just like in hu
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Location: 2530 W Fitzhugh Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620, USA
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Extend the Olive Branch: How Adding Olive Oil to Your Diet May Keep Your Body at Peace

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In a world of processed, engineered, and genetically modified foods, reading and actually understanding the nutritional components of your diet seems like it could require a degree in chemistry. Healthy fruits like strawberries (for example) are now coated in chemicals to deter pests. They are then mass produced meaning they will yield less nutritional value than a strawberry grown 50 years ago. The cost of “going organic” may be too much for some consumers. However, it seems that there aren’t many foods left that are not linked to a terrible condition or disease. One oil’s headlines are quite the opposite. This oil doesn’t cause these health issues, in fact, it has been shown to prevent them. Here’s how olive oil is making peace with our bodies. The Mediterranean Diet: The basis of the Mediterranean diet acknowledges that not all fats are bad fats. Consistent to its name, the Mediterranean diet incorporates a cooking style similar to countries bordering the Mediterranean Se
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Location: 2530 W Fitzhugh Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620, USA
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Cooking with Balsamic Vinegar

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Balsamic vinegar’s first recorded mention is in Emilia-Romagna (today, modern Italy) during the rule of Holy Roman Emperor Henry III. Back then, a treat for royalty - today, a staple for cooks from novices to five-star chefs all around the world. Different types of balsamic vinegar can cost as little as $3 for 16 ounces, all the way up to over $200 an ounce! There are many different types of balsamic vinegar, so what’s the difference? Dark Balsamic: A dark balsamic vinegar is made from grape must which is a freshly pressed fruit juice (also known as young wine). The must is cooked and concentrated until it becomes dark, sweet, and rich. White Balsamic: Similar to the dark balsamic, a white balsamic is made using grape must but is crafted in a pressurized cooker which prevents the caramelization of the flavor creating a more sweet, yet complex flavor. Both dark and white balsamic vinegars are versatile for cooking or as a condiment. Drizzle your favorite flavor over
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Texas Hill Country Olive Company Family Tree(s)

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“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”. And so, they created it. In 2008, what started as a dream became reality when the Gambini’s and brother-in-law Rick Mensik purchased 17 acres of land in Dripping Springs, Texas. These 3 rd and 4 th generation Italian immigrants wanted to bring a touch of Italian culture to the picturesque setting of Dripping Springs with their premium authentic olive oil. The conditions in parts of Texas are much like those in Italy, making the on-site olive orchard possible. Now, nearly a decade later, our olive oils are among the “Top Five Authentic Olive Oil Companies in America” in 2017, have won various medals, and continue to prosper. Texas Hill Country Olive Company supplies the highest quality olive oil in the country. Our orchards certified organic, the only of their kind here in Texas. We offer premium extra virgin olive oils, crushed flavored olive oils , and balsamics . These quality products add a bur
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