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West Chester, Ohio 45069
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Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
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THE SPICY SCOOP
October 2014

 


    Happy Autumn! The days are getting shorter and crisper! It is time to think about heartier foods to comfort us on chilly nights!
The Spicy Olive has so many great oils for you to create great soups, roasts and stews. I have included some great fall recipes in this newsletter! Enjoy! October is also Breat Cancer Awareness month. Information about the health benefits of olive oil are in this newsletter. The Spicy Olive will be at The CIncinnati Chocolate Festival on Sunday Oct. 19th at the Cintas Center. If you love chocolate, you don't want to miss this event! Enjoy October and Happy Halloween!


 


 

Breast Cancer Awareness Month & Dr. Mary Flynn's Presentation for the Advanced Course at UC Davis Olive Center




 

 
Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Health


 
Mary M. Flynn, PhD, RD, LDN.
Associate Professor of Medicine, Clinical, Brown University
Research Dietitian, The Miriam Hospital.
Founder of "The Olive Oil Health Initiative of The Miriam Hospital at Brown University "

 
People raised on diets that daily include extra virgin olive oil (EVoo) have lower rates of most chronic diseases, such as less heart disease, cancers, arthritis, and type 2 diabetes. EVoo has been shown to decrease a number of risk factors for chronic diseases.  Some of the risk factors improved with olive oil are:

 
Oxidation.  Excessive oxidation increases the risk of heart disease, cancer, and general aging.  Oxidation is encouraged with the main type of fat found in vegetable oils (polyunsaturated fat).  EVoo is rich in monounsaturated fat, which does not oxidize.  EVoo also contains a number of phenols that are antioxidants, which lower oxidation.  EVoo with a high phenolic content has been shown to decrease LDL oxidation (1), which lowers the risk of heart disease.  Oxidation of DNA can initiate cancers and EVoo with a high phenolic content will decrease DNA oxidation (2).

 
Blood levels of fasting insulin and glucose.  Higher blood levels of both insulin and glucose have been related to an increased risk of heart disease and several cancers.  Two tablespoons of EVoo a day was shown to decrease blood levels of glucose and insulin (3).  Besides decreasing your risk of heart disease and cancer, EVoo would also improve blood glucose control for diabetics.

 
Blood pressure.  Two to 3 tablespoons of EVoo a day has been shown to lower blood pressure (4).  EVoo with a higher phenol content lower systolic blood pressure in men compared to a lower phenol content oil (5).

 
Inflammation.  High levels of inflammation (measured in the blood) that occur with a disease, like heart disease or cancer, have been related to a less favorable outcome.  Oleocanthal, found in some EVoo and is responsible for the "burning" sensation when swallowed, is a natural anti-inflammatory agent (6).  It works like ibuprofen does to limit the production of inflammatory compounds in the body.

 
Blood coagulation. blood that is too clotty will increase your risk of heart disease and cerebral vascular accidents (strokes).  EVoo high in phenols has been shown to decrease blood from clotting (7).

 

Body weight. I have found that people express concern that "olive oil is a fat", when I recommend that they use more EVoo.  However, patients who use EVoo as part of a weight loss program lose weight better than on a low-fat diet (8). Studies have hown that people who use EVoo as their main diet fat also tend to have a lower body weight (9) and gain less weight over time (10) A meal that contains fat leads to satiety, meaning you are satisfied from eating the meal so you stop eating; it also means that it will take longer for you to get hungry for your next meal.

 
The health benefits of EVoo start at about 2 tablespoons a day and many studies show that the benefits increase with higher intakes.  I recommend that EVoo is used mainly to prepare vegetables using 1 tablespoon of EVoo per cup of vegetables.  

 
Not all EVoo sold in the US that is labeled "extra virgin" is truly extra virgin.  For extensive information on olive oil, please consult: www.truthinoliveoil.com.   This website, by Tom Mueller who wrote the book, Extra Virginity (2012), which is a must-read for anyone who is interested in olive oil, provides extensive information on how to find out if an olive oil is authentically extra virgin and where to buy it.
  


 
1.         Covas MI, Nyyssonen K, Poulsen HE, et al. Ann Intern Med 2006;145:333-41.
2.         Salvini S, Sera F, Caruso D, et al. Br J Nutr 2006;95:742-51.
3.         Madigan C, Ryan M, Owens D, Collins P, Tomkin GH. Diabetes Care 2000;23:1472-7.
4.         Ferrara LA, Raimondi AS, d'Episcopo L, Guida L, Dello Russo A, Marotta T. Arch Intern Med 2000;160:837-42.
5.         Fito M, Cladellas M, de la Torre R, et al. Atherosclerosis 2005;181:149-58.
6.         Beauchamp GK, Keast RS, Morel D, et al. Nature 2005;437:45-6.
7.         Ruano J, Lopez-Miranda J, de la Torre R, et al.. Am J Clin Nutr 2007;86:341-6.
8.         Flynn MM, Reinert SE. J Womens Health (Larchmt);19:1155-61.
9.         Panagiotakos DB, Chrysohoou C, Pitsavos C, Stefanadis C. Nutrition 2006;22:449-56.
10.       Bes-Rastrollo M, Sanchez-Villegas A, de la Fuente C, de Irala J, Martinez JA, Martinez-Gonzalez MA. Lipids 2006;41:249-56
 Dr Mary Flynn's Book, "The Pink Ribbon Diet" is available at The Spicy Olive.
  The Spicy Olive will be selling Pink Pour Spouts in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Breast Cancer research. They will be available the week of Oct. 6, 2014.

 

  

 

 



Spicy Olive Recipes :
 
The Spicy Olive's Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Clean out pumpkin and reserve seeds. Clean extra pulp off of the seeds. Allow the seeds to dry and coat with The Spicy Olive's Chipotle olive oil. Use about 2-3 Tablesppons for 2 cups of seeds. Other great oils to use on Roasted Pumpkin Seeds include Tuscan Herb, Cilantro and Roasted Onion, Garlic and for spicy seeds Cayenne Red Chili. Spread the seeds on a baking sheet and place in a 275 degree oven. Allow to roast for almost an hour until lightly browned, stirring every 20 minutes. Sprinkle with sea salt or a seasoned salt. Another great option for Sweet Pumpkin Seeds is to roast in our Butter oil and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar before serving. 

The Spicy Olive's Slow Cooker Beef, Barley and Squash Stew

3 tbsp.The Spicy Olive's Garlic Olive oil, divided
1 lb. beef chuck roast, cut in 3 pieces
sea salt and pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
4 thyme sprigs
4 cups beef broth, divided
1/2 lb. small red potatoes, halves
2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup pearl barley
If your slow cooker has a stove top safe insert then heat 11/2 tbsp.olive oil over medium heat, otherwise do in a medium skillet and then transfer to slow cooker later. Season beef with salt and pepper and brown beef pieces in olive oil until browned on all sides. Add remaining olive oil and garlic and cook until fragrant. Place insert in slow cooker or transfer beef to slow cooker. Add thyme and 2 cups beef broth. (place broth in skillet and remove browned bits & then pour over beef in slow cooker). Add potatoes, squash and barley with 2 cups water and 2 cups beef broth. Cover and cook until meat & vegetables are tender and liquid mostly absorbed. (about 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.)
 Season with salt and pepper and serve! 
 Would also  be delicious with other vegetables such as carrots, turnips, celery whatever you like!
 
The Spicy Olive's Apple Crisp

6 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup Vermont Maple or CInnamon Pear balsamic vinegar
Topping:
1 cup all purpose flour                 1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup brown sugar                    1 stick butter cut in 8 slices
1/2 teas. cinnamon                      1/4 cup chopped pecans
Toss all the apple ingredients to coat the apples and put into greased 9x13 baking pan. Using a food processor, pulse together all the topping ingredients until crumbles form. You can also do this by hand or with a mixer. Top apple mixture with the crumb topping and place in a 350� oven and bake for 45 minutes. Served topped with vanilla ice cream!

 
 

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More recipes available at The Spicy Olive. 




Sunday, October 19, 2014 Tasting and Pairing class
 West Chester store 2:30-4:00 pm
Melanie Cedargren, owner of The Spicy Olive, will lead this class showing you how to put together olive oils and balsamic vinegars to make delicious foods! This class will be the last one for 2014 so we will focus on the holidays with great recipes to help you with some new ideas for your get togethers! The cost of this class is $30.00 and includes tasting of the foods prepared, recipes and a 60ml sampler of balsamic vinegar.
Call the store at 513-847-4397 to make a reservation.



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Cooking class with Alfio's Buon Cibo and Keegan's Seafood

 
 

 Hyde Park-October 15, 2014 6:30-8:30 pm
West Chester- November 3,2014 6:30-8:30
 Alfio's, Keegan's & The Spicy Olive present a class together!
 Menu:
Pan Seared Scallops topped with lemon butter white wine sauce,
Butternut Squash soup, Pan seared Pork Tenderloin over gorgonzola mashed potatoes topped with Red Apple balsamic reduction, Caramelized Banana Creme Br�l�e Bon Bon.
   
Cost of this class is $40.00

The Hyde Park clas on Oct 15 is sold out.
Reservations availabe for the West Chester class.                          *Alfio Returns to  lead a class with a new menu in Hyde Park on Nov. 19, 2014.


 

 


 

 
  
 



Cooking Class with Chef David Cook of Daveed's Next Daveed's
October 29, 2014 West Chester Store
6:30-8:30pm
   Halloween/Fall Food Class!
Menu: 
 Tasting:
Fatty & Skinny Pineapple Black Bean Salsa
  First Demo:
 Wild Mushroom Soup, Egg Frittata with The Spicy Olive's Wild Mushroom & Sage olive oil
  Second Demo:
 Endive Salad with apple, fennel and parmesan
  Tasting:
 Red Gravy on Toast
   Third Demo:
 Butternut Squach Risotto with The Spicy Olive's Black truffle oil and our Pumpkin Spice balsamic.
  The cost of this class is $40. Call the West Chester store for reservations!


 

 


 

 
  
 


Dr. Ryan Berlin of Align Chiropractic is holding Recipe Night at The Spicy Olive Monday Oct. 20, 2014 at 6:30 pm. Come join us for a healthy Chili Cook Off!


 

Join us for a delicioudDRs new twist on Recipe Night!


 

Get Toxic Food Out of Your Life

And have some fun while you're at it!

75% of Americans believe that obesity is lifestyle related, but nearly half of us drink at least one soda a day. When it comes to the problem of processed and toxic food, we understand the need for change, but don't know how to make it happen. 

At our upcoming Recipe Night, learn:

  • How to eliminate processed food from your diet
  • How to spot ingredients in common foods that have been banned in other countries
  • Ten toxic staples and how to replace them
  • Participate in an exciting "Chili Cook-Off Challenge", incorporating healthy ingredients

Join us Monday, October 20th at 6:30PM at The Spicy Olive!

 

Reply to this email to get signed up and request the list of ingredients allowed in your chili recipe in order to be entered to win one of these fabulous prizes! 


 


 

1st Prize Wins: A Vitamix Blender! 


 

2nd Prize Wins: 2 Tickets to the Cancer Killers Makeover (including one copy of The Cancer Killers book)


 

3rd Prize Wins: 1 Ticket to the Cancer Killers Makeover (including one copy of The Cancer Killers book)


 

Not able to cook? You're more than welcome to join us just to taste test and vote!

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 October Wine Tasting Events:
   Casual Tastings every Friday evening 4-8:00pm and Saturday afternoons 12-5:00pm. Monthly Tasting the 3rd Wednesday of each month (reservations required).
Call 513-704-2933 for more information.
 
 
 
  
 
It's not too early to start thinking about the upcoming Holidays! The Spicy Olive has wonderful gifts and gift baskets! The Thanksgiving 101 Event is scheduled Novenber 8, 2014 10am-6pm. Stop in to either store to get ready for Thanksgiving. We will have food samples and recipes to make your holiday delicious! I look forward to seeing you soon!

Sincerely,

Melanie Cedargren

Experience the difference fresh makes!


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