Author Archives: Olive Lady

Simple Sugar Scrub Formula INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup sugar Enough cold-pressed olive oil to dampen the mixture Gently massage this exfoliating scrub all over your body and face before you shower with a light soaping and rinse. Repeat once or twice … Continue reading →

8 tomatoes, blanched (skins removed) and cut into quarters 1 whole head of garlic, diced or mashed (this amount is MY personal preference, need not use so much!) 1 yellow onion (good sized onion) 6 T. Carothers’ Olive Oil 8 … Continue reading →

← Testing the Olive Oil More, Health Benefits… → **Helpful Hint** Posted on April 13, 2011 by Olive Lady Now that you have this wonderful oil in your hands, you are wondering why it is so difficult to open!! First, … Continue reading →

The basic for a traditional loaf of Pumpkin Bread, with a healthy twist! 1 1/2 cups unbleached white or whole wheat flour, your choice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 cup Carothers’ Olive Oil … Continue reading →

Caramel Apple Upside Down Olive Oil Cake, from Cottage Living’s October issue. Prep: 25 minutes; Cook: 17 minutes; Bake: 25 minutes; Cool: 5 minutes Makes 8-10 Servings Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided 3 Granny Smith … Continue reading →

Anti-Inflammatory Properties The body uses the healthy fats in olive oil to produce natural anti-inflammatory agents. These anti-inflammatory agents can help reduce the severity of both arthritis and asthma. Uninflamed cell membranes are more fluid and better able to move … Continue reading →

Now that you have this wonderful oil in your hands, you are wondering why it is so difficult to open!! First, most likely you will need plyers to get the cap loosened (I tighten them for safety in shipping). Then … Continue reading →

Today the olive oil was tested for the acidity, oleic acid content and it came out at .7 %, nice, very nice. Below 1 % assures the freshness AND that this oil is extra virgin oil.