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June 2011 Newsletter
First issued: May 28, 2011
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Greetings!
While I was poking around doing some research I found an article written in 1997, while it is a bit dated the results haven't changed very much. I just had to share some of Paul Vossen's data with you.
"Per capita olive oil consumption in Spain and Italy is around 47 cups per person. As a comparison, the UK consumes 0.88 cups, Germany 0.66 cups, and the USA 0.002 cups per person. The Spanish and Italians consume 24,000 times more olive oil than Americans do."
Interesting, huh?
Memorial Day
Memorial Day is May 30, 2011 and it is famous for the beginning of outdoor grilling. We have included
it in this month's Newsletter. Two of our favorite and awesome grilling recipes; Sicilian London Broil and Classic Grilled Vegetables.
Father's Day Father's Day is June 21, 2011. It celebrates the contribution that fathers and father figures make in their children's lives. Common Father's Day gifts include sports items or clothing, electronic gadgets, outdoor cooking supplies and tools for household maintenance. Its time to think outside the box, Fathers are Foodies too! Particular favorites among our male customers are: Sicilian EVOO, Jalapeno EVOO, 25-year-old Balsamic Vinegar, Santa Barbara Seasoning Spice & Rubs, and Jalapeno Cheese Crackers.
Teachers & Coaches Gifts Remember il Fustino when deciding on year-end gifts for teachers, counselors, and coaches. Just think how those boring leftovers (sited in bullet #3) could be transformed into a delicious lunch with the inclusion of an il Fustino EVOO.
- must stand above all students, yet be on their level
- must be able to do hundreds of things not connected with the subject being taught
- must run on coffee and leftovers
- must communicate vital knowledge to all students daily and be right most of the time
- must have more time for others than for herself/himself
- must have a smile that can endure through many difficulties
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Father's Day Gift Ideas
 Owens Creek Sicilian Blend EVOO
Owens Creek's Fall 2010 "Quartetto Viola" Sicilian olive oil blend is a robust artisan oil created from a selection of four rarely grown Sicilian olive varieties: Ogliarola Barese, Biancolilla, Cerasuola and Nocellara. All California-grown Sicilian olives are hand-picked and offer a unique flavor profile: rich, bold and pungent-certain to please the most discriminating palate. 2011 COOC Gold Medal Winner.
Available here
 Jalapeno Olive Oil
This hot and delicious Jalapeno oil is made naturally by crushing fresh Jalapeno peppers and Mission olives together. For those who want to "kick it up a notch." Taste with care!
Available here
 25-year-old Balsamic Vinegar
For those on a quest for the best, a truly great balsamic vinegar may be considered the holy grail; enlightening, transformative, heavenly. This rare and special vinegar comes from one of Modena's most venerated producers and is among the world's very finest.
Available here Santa Barbara Seasoning
Steakhouse Grill
Santa Barbara Seasoning's Steakhouse Grill will bring the rich flavors of a first-rate steakhouse to your own front door. Savor this luscious blend of onion, turbinado sugar, freshly ground pepper, and authentic Colombian coffee. This seasoning will revive your passion for grilling and transform your meal into a five-star dining experience.
 Jalapeno Cheese CrackersThe initial taste of aged parmesan is followed up by the Zing of true, natural Jalapeņo pepper finely blended to keep those endorphins happy. One or two bites may not send you running for a beverage, but they do add up! Keep the Margaritas close at hand!
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Classic Grilled Vegetables
Los Olivos Jazz and Olive Festival
