Tuesday, July 17, 2012

07/17 Carolyn Shaffer, Tara Gidus, Matt Nichols

Carolyn Shaffer - Fandango Olive Oil

Certified Organic Olive Oils from Paso Robles - Fandango Olive Oil is produced from olives that are grown on our small family farm located on the West side of Paso Robles, in the sunny hills of California’s Central Coast. We grow Arbequina, a Spanish varietal and Koroneiki, a Greek varietal. All oils we produce are certified organic by CCOF and certified “extra virgin” by the California Olive Oil Council. With an eye toward preserving good soil fertility for future generations and a sustainable food supply, we use earth friendly farming practices to manage our weeds and critters. We follow a deliberate organic approach and strictly avoid the use of harmful pesticides or petroleum-based synthetic fertilizers. We plant cover crops grown from organic seeds, both as erosion control and to naturally put nitrogen back into the soil. After harvest, our estate grown olives are milled within mere hours of picking to minimize the oxidation process. This assures that you will get the freshest oil possible at the peak of its flavor. Like the dance for which it is named, Fandango Olive Oil will entice your nose and excite your palate with its lively taste and bold finish




Tara Gidus - "Diet Diva" Jamba Juice

Tara Gidus, known as the Diet Diva, is a nationally recognized expert and media spokesperson on topics of nutrition, fitness, and health promotion. Tara is quoted in a variety of media including television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and websites. She currently appears biweekly as the “Diet Diva” on the national morning television show, The Daily Buzz. Tara is currently the team dietitian for the Orlando Magic NBA team. Tara served as a National Media Spokes person for the American Dietetic Association for five years.


Matt Nichols - Sides Hardware & Shoes Rest

Brothers Matt and Jeff Nichols named Sides Hardware and Shoes in tribute to Milburn Sides who opened his store in Los Olivos in 1901. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, enjoy The Brothers “bacon steak” – a thick cut of house-made apple wood smoked maple bacon, Huevos Rancheros and Cinnamon… and Golden Raisin Beignets for breakfast; the Hammered Pig Sandwich of Fried Pork Tenderloin with Apple and Mustard Seed Slaw, a classic Brothers Burger and fresh Albacore Fish Tacos for lunch; as well as Marinated Santa Barbara Olive Appetizer, Fried Chicken, Lamb Sirloin and Salmon prepared with seasonal ingredients. Featuring eight local wines, stored in kegs and served on tap as well as a full list of Central Coast wines. This modern wine bistro welcomes you with warm colors, natural woods, cast iron, leather, vintage style lighting and ceiling fans, paying homage to American craftsmanship from the early 1900’s.