Jackson Farmers Market on Sundays, 9AM to 12NN, from May to October
Jackson Farmers Market is located in the Amador County Library parking lot next to the True Value Hardware store in Jackson. Coming from the south on Hwy 49 it is on the right, past the Jackson Post Office and True Value Hardware store, after the Main Street signal light. Coming from the North on Hwy [...]
Karmère Vineyards and Winery in Shenandoah Valley in Amador County
Phone: 209-245-5000 E-mail: Karmère Vineyards & Winery information@karmere.com Hayley Hoopes, Tasting Room Manager hayley@karmere.com
Convergence Vineyards in Amador County, CA
Phone: 209-245-3600
Fax: 209-245-3570
Email: info@convergencevineyards.com
Grades of Olive Oil
Commercial grades The grades of oil extracted from the olive fruit can be classified as: Virgin means the oil was produced by the use of physical means and no chemical treatment. The term virgin oil referring to production is different from Virgin Oil on a retail label (see next section). Refined means that [...]
Regulation
Many California producers have optioned to make the gourmet treat classified as EXTRA VIRGIN and market thru gourmet food stores, wineries, and farmers markets. It is common that these oils are produced on smaller estate orchards, hand picked to not bruise the fruit, processed within 48 hours, cold pressed and either filtered or left [...]
Making Olive Oil
Olive oil is produced by grinding olives and extracting the oil by mechanical or chemical means. Green olives produce bitter oil, and overripe olives produce rancid oil, so for good extra virgin olive oil care is taken to make sure the olives are perfectly ripened. First the olives are ground into paste [...]
Health Benefits
Numerous studies show olive oil reduces cholesterol, lowers blood pressure, inhibits platelet aggregation, and lowers incidence of breast cancer. Because it is so rich in anitioxidants, olive oil appears to dramatically reduce oxidation of LDL cholesteral, thereby preventing heart disease. Evidence from epidemiological studies suggests that a higher proportion of monounsaturated fats in [...]
Religious Use
Olive oil also has religious symbolism for healing and strength and to consecration—God's setting a person or place apart for special work. This may be related to its ancient use as a medicinal agent and for cleansing athletes by slathering them in oil then scraping them. Judaism In Jewish observance, olive oil is the [...]
History
California History Califonia's climate and soil conditions have supported the olive industry since the 1800's. Early trees were planted for eating varieties but competition from low cost imports forced many orchards to be abandoned. Now, with the noted healthful advantages of olive oil, and the equisite taste of Californial grown olives are ranked by international [...]