The Real “Olio Novello” of Italy

It is harvest time in the northern hemisphere. What that means is in Italy from north to south, the picking and pressing has started. For us in Canada and the US, for the most part, it means waiting another few months for the product to make its way to our shores.

Not being a very patient crew, this year the anticipation was too much so we called our friends at Frantoio Franci in Tuscany and begged, pleaded and groveled. The result was better than we could have dreamed.

Chocolate Chip EVOO Banana Muffins

Looking for the perfect accompaniment for your cuppa tea on a frosty fall day? Take out some of the guilt with these butter-free, banana-full muffins. Add in the fact that you can whip these up in less than half an hour including baking time… and you are golden.

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