ABC7 Chicago - Explore Spain Olive Oil Tasting Event at Kendall College of Culinary Arts
October 6, 2011, hosted by world-renowned olive oil expert, Alfonso J. Fernandez, Kendall College of the Culinary Arts in Chicago organized a unique event showcasing one of the most essential products in the kitchen. Of the 262 varieties of olive cultivated in Spain, 24 are used regularly in the production of Olive Oils. The most important varieties produced include Picual, Hojiblanca, Arbequina and Cornicabra. Each variety produces an oil distinctive in color, flavor and application.

The Cooking Channel, specialized in gastronomy, has launched a new series From Spain Spain with Love. Writer and food expert Annie Sibonney travels across Spain to show its different culinary specialties in the 10 episode series. The network presents 'From Spain with Love' as a celebration of Spanish gastronomy and way of life, where Annie collects testimonies and experiences of consumers, producers and chefs that have been awared Michelin stars.

'It will show us their culture and their lives, and will allow us experiment first hand the extraordinary love story that this country has with food'.

Some of the recipies shown are 'Cod in green sauce', 'Valencian paella' or 'Bull's tail stew'. The last episode, to be broadcasted July 30th, is dedicated to olive oil. In that episode Annie Sibonney will visit a production plan in Jaen, and will show how alioli is made with María Carmen Vélez in her Petrer (Alicante) restaurant, as well as how to cook chocolate and olive oil deserts with chef Paco Torreblanca in Elche.


'From Spain with Love' can be seen Saturday evenings at 9:30pm, during peak audience time. I will also be shown in the Food Network Canadá and in the Youtube producer's network.

For more information:
www.cookingchanneltv.com/from-spain-with-love/index.html

'Spanish Accent' in the May 2009 issue of Taste of Home magazine. (PDF format)

Olive Oil, Liquid Gold. 2010 Jose Andres, Made in Spain

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August 12, 2008. Chef José Andrés promotes Olive Oil from Spain in ABC's Nigthline.

July 29, 2008. Chef José Andrés on the MSNBC Today Show.

June 7, 2008. Celebrity chef Dave Lieberman believes that you don’t have to take a trip to Spain to enjoy the merriment of the festival season. Tapas-style dining and entertaining, is a great way to experience the passion, infectious energy and the culinary fireworks of this celebrated nation in the comfort of your own home. “Spanish culture and cuisine embodies so many ideals we Americans have about entertaining – easy, yet impressive, and centered around superb ingredients, like Olive Oil from Spain, and shared with great friends,” says Dave Lieberman, the host of the Food Network’s “Good Deal” and “Eat This,” as well as author of Young and Hungry: More Than 100 Recipes for Cooking Fresh and Affordable Food for Everyone and Dave’s Dinners: A Fresh Approach to Home-cooked Meals. “Tapas dishes and ingredients are the perfect way to bring a slice of Spanish life to your traditional summer table.” For more information and recipes go to: http://www.oliveoilfromspain.com/OOFS/media/press.asp

May 26 2008. Memorial day marks the beginning of grilling season. With the grill you can do so much more than just burgers and hot dogs, how about paella. Here we can see Chef José Andrés on the CBS Early Show sharing how to prepare Paella on the Grill. He walks you through the basic steps and the key ingredients you will need.

Sept 5 2007: Fall marks the annual olive harvest in Spain, the world’s leading producer of olive oil. Though a secret to many, Olive Oil from Spain has long been the favorite choice of leading chefs and culinary experts around the world. Karen MacNeil, one of the nation’s most sophisticated palates and noted food and wine pairing expert, believes that using Olive Oil from Spain is an affordable way to elevate the flavor of everyday meals. And, it is an easy way to bring a top secret of professional chefs to your dinner table.

Oct. 12 2006: If it's October, then it must be the olive harvest season in Spain, the world's largest producer of olive oil. To celebrate all of the wonderful Mediterranean foods that are prepared with olive oil, “Today” decided to host a taste of Spain. Chef José Andrés is an award-winning Spanish chef as well as the author of the cookbook “Tapas” and he was invited to share some of his secrets on the show.

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FDA suggests that eating 2 tablespoons of olive oil daily may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. (See: PressAnnouncements at FDA )

Spain 231 reasons for all the buzz.

Olive Oil from Spain is a key ingredient in a dietary regime to rejuvenate skin and combat the effects of aging, writes Dr. Nicholas Perricone in his runaway best-seller, The Perricone Prescription , published in August 2002 by HarperCollins.

"You will look younger, think more clearly, be more active and, yes, extend your life if your incorporate extra virgin olive oil into your diet on a daily basis," writes Perricone in a chapter entitled "The Wrinkle-Free Diet".

"Extra Virgin Spanish olive contains the highest levels of a class of powerful antioxidants called polyphenols," he adds. According to Dr. Perricone, the anti-inflammatory antioxidants and fatty acids found in extra virgin olive oil from Spain provide a crucial defence against the oxidative effects that accompany aging, "the human equivalent of rusting".

Nicholas Perricone. M.D., is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and has served as an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine. He is a fellow of the New York Academy of Sciences, a fellow of the American College of Nutrition, and chairman of the annual international Conference on Aging Skin. Dr. Perricone is the 2002 recipient of the Eli Whitney Award, presented by the Connecticut Patent law Association to an outstanding individual recognition of significant contribution to science.

The Perricone Prescription is available at booksellers nationwide and on amazon.com.