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Treasured Christmas Cooky Recipes The majority of the recipes in this cook book originated in Germany and have been in my family for over 100 years. All are tried, tested, and true.
Customer Review: Old Time Christmas Recipes
I think this book is very good for anyone who is looking for great cookie recipes. (…) Keep up the good work.

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Flavored Oils: 50 Recipes for Cooking with Infused Oils This elegant and practical cookbook reveals how oils enhanced with the essence of herbs, spices, fruits, and vegetables captured at their peak can add an aromatic, gourmet touch to practically any dish. Low in saturated fats and easy to use, flavored oils make healthful alternatives to mayonnaises and sauces in everything from marinades and vinaigrettes to appetizers and entrees. Written by Michael Chiarello, renowned chef and creator of a popular line of infused oils, Flavored Oils presents a dazzling array of tempting recipes, from a heady Rosemary and Roasted Lemon Marinade to a delicate Beet Salad with Tarragon and Orange Oil to a savory Pork Tenderloin with Molasses, Bacon, and Porcini Vinaigrette. Brimming with inventive ideas and lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, this unique volume makes a welcome companion for the home cook, as well as a lovely gift.
Customer Review: Essential guide to creating and using infused oil.
As an avid chef, herb gardener and creator of my own decorative oil bottles, I found this book serves as an excellent companion to Michael Chiarello’s “Flavored Vinegars”. It covers the basics like the definition of “extra virgin” vs. “virgin” olive oil as well as the different processes for infusing: heat vs. cold. The recipes are not as extensive as other books I’ve read, but it is a good starting point. For other sources I would highly recommend The Flavors of Olive Oil by Deborah Krasner.

Melina’s Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2-Ounce Bottle (Pack of 6)

Bella Di Cerignola Olives by ChefShop.com 280 gr - Cerignola OlivesItalyCrisply firm, meaty and with a smooth, mellow flavor, these oversized Cerignola olives are the ultimate green table olive. They are hand-selected and named “Bella di Colonna” after the family estate on which they are grown and produced. After picking, they are preserved in a specially formulated brine, and then pasteurized and bottled. About the ProducerThe Colonna family is one of the oldest in Italy, with a long, venerable history. Records of the Colonna name date back to Roman times. The first groves olive groves were planted on the family estate, located in the province of Campobassa, in 1968: 10,000 trees of local varieties, and it has grown considerably since then. Over the years, the estate has been at the forefront in using innovative methods of planting, growing and experimenting with new varieties. In addition to olives, a variety of top-quality grains and vegetables are also cultivated. The Colonna estate belongs to Marina, daughter of Prince Francesco Colonna.

Melina’s Oreganato Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2-Ounce Mini-Glass Bottle (Pack of 6) Customer Review: Good tasting flavored olive oil
I ordered these little bottles as party favors, and I think it worked great. They are attractive and the olive oil has a strong herb flavor. We liked them!