8-12-2013   Best Olive Oil - Blog

Packing up, I am out of this building by August 31st. I do have some lovely things for sale such as a triple sink, faucets and countertop, a 6 foot steel table, some boxes for shipping (corrugated) assorted sizes, F-Style cans with seals and caps; four different sizes. Listing pictures, prices negotiable.
There is also a barrel cradle 4 tape dispensers (all brand new). And a Hanna Instruments Acidity Test Kit.
Call me at 810-715-9748 or message me here. We will set up an appointment time for you to come and "shop"!   Blessings and my very best! Marie  K.  MJK@carothersoliveoil.com

8/09/2013   Best Olive Oil - Blog

Hey all you wonderful peops. It is time to make a long, well thought out decision official. Carothers' Olive Oil is closed. Sigh and some tears, for sure.

I totally did my best taking over this company to keep this wonderful oil on the market. It is a sad day to finally realize I need to let it go, the $$$ and the sales are just not there and I can't do this anymore.

Remembering two things:
1. The one constant thing in life is change.
2. One door closes, another one opens.

Soon, I too shall be looking for some comparable olive oil and when I do find some, I shall blog about it and share. Honestly, what is in the grocery store is mostly not good stuff. I don't know if people just don't research this, do not believe this or just do not care! It is what it is.

Blessings and joy everyone.  Marie  K

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7-05-2013   Best Olive Oil - Blog

It has been a while since my last blog, sorry. Very busy with summer markets and whatever else goes on here in the office. If I am REALLY lucky I will even take a day off now and again...again...not so much!  This is what the 4th of July was for us though. Brian, hubby, and I both had the WHOLE day off and it was magic! It was so good to hang out together all day long!

The day before, the 3rd, at the Lapeer Farmer's Market  were pleased and surprised (not the market master of course!) by Executive Chef, Michael Romine's presence. He came and bought local produce and OLIVE OIL and prepared a few different dishes and taught us how to do a few things inexpensively and healthy eating.  PICTURES:

It was a very fun day, the vendors at this market are my favorite. The customers, people of Lapeer are kind people and a pleasure to serve!

Needless to say, I did not go home hungry! Michaels couscous ROCKS!!!

Blessings and my best, always!  Marie  K

6-18-2013   Best Olive Oil - Blog

RECIPE!

Bacon Ranch Foil Packet Potatoes

3 sheets of heavy-duty foil
10-12 baby red potatoes, thinly sliced
6 slices of cooked and crumbled bacon
1 packet ranch dressing mix
Salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons butter
Sour cream for serving, if desired

1. Spray each sheet of foil with cooking spray. Top each piece with equal portions of potatoes, bacon, and ranch dressing mix. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to each serving. Wrap securely.

2. Grill for 20 to 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve in foil, topped with sour cream if desired.

Improvements!  Always be sure to line your aluminum foil with parchment paper to protect your health, as using aluminum in any kind of cooking is so very dangerous for your health (google it!). 

Then drizzle Carothers' Olive Oil on your parchment paper (instead of cooking spray, EW!). Then ENJOY! I so so so love bacon and I love potatoes!

6-18-2013   Best Olive Oil - Blog

A good friend of mine filled me in how how she gives her little dog a few drops of Carothers' Olive Oil each day, twice daily on her dry food. She said Gracie's coat is lovely and she no longer has dry, flaky, itchy skin! Also, if she forgets to put some on, Gracie will wait and look up at Becky letting her know she forgot something! This is very cool stuff. Had to share.

It is the same for our skin. Whether we eat the olive oil, and who would not? Or apply it upon oneself. Carothers' Olive Oil is just the purest, most delicious olive oil you are going to find. Why hesitate OR wait?

I used to tell people, just use up what you have, keep it in the cupboard (dark spot) and when you are out, call me or find me at a market. Now I just tell people, "Why wait to put the best olive oil's nutrition into your body?" Call me, place an order and let me know you saw this blog and I will offer you 10% off your purchase! Call now!
810-715-9745
httpwww.carothersoliveoil.com

6/13/2013   Best Olive Oil - Blog

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  Ok, yum! These look/sound yummy and I will make these this weekend. I, however am going to use Carothers' Olive Oil in place of vegetable oil and I am sure they will taste so. much. better. AND be so much healthier! ;)

  

  BAKED CHEESE & BROCCOLI PATTIES - yield: 8 broccoli patties
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  INGREDIENTS
  2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  2 cloves garlic - minced
  1/2 onion - chopped
  1 (12 ounce) bag frozen broccoli - defrosted
  3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  1/2 cup sharp light cheddar cheese
  1/3 cup parmesan cheese
  2 eggs - beaten (can use whites for healthier version)
  salt/pepper
  
  INSTRUCTIONS
  Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
  
  Heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat, add in the garlic and onions. Season with salt/pepper to taste. Sauté until onions are garlic are tender, set aside to cool.
  
  Add the broccoli to a kitchen towel. Wrap the towel around the broccoli and squeeze out the extra moisture. Pour the drained broccoli into a large bowl, add the onion and garlic and mix gently.
  
  To the same bowl, add the panko, the cheeses, eggs, and salt/pepper to taste.
  
  Mix together and form into patties, place on the prepared baking sheet.
  
  Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip and bake for another 15 minutes or until browned and crispy.
  
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  Recipe! Buying ingredients tonite and making this weekend! I just want to say again that in place of vegetable oil (which is waaay unhealthy) use Carothers' Oliv Oil. YUM!  Seriously, who would still use vegetable oil?

  
  

  I am in the office, waiting for my 3:25 minute man, UPS to pick up packages going out! Anxious to get back out and play!

  
  

  Blessings and Joy.  Marie  K

6-10-2013   Best Olive Oil - Blog

Back from the UP wonderland. What a beautiful land (!!!) and a whole different world, really. I am rather exhilarated because I did this whole trip by myself - man, what a drive! Both beautiful and loooong. Of course, the ride there was less tiring because of the weekend in front of me to play and a Daughter to see that I do not get to see anywhere near enough!

She, Daughter, Music Directed Spam A Lot, shown at The Vista Theatre in Negaunee, MI. It was a googoodgood time and I had so much fun! The Theatre is quite old, I think it was built in 1927 (ish) and the energy in this Theatre is a good energy. I love old towns, old buildings, history. It is where we came from!

We went through the Farmers Market in Marquette on Saturday morning and I had the chance to meet up with the people who run Farmer Q's. They buy and sell Carothers' Olive Oil. 

The weather was fine and Lake Superior was ever inviting and wonderfully powerful. Sigh. Yes, i had a great time. Now, back to the business of selling THE BEST, real olive oil to you! Carothers' olive Oil!

Blessings and joy.  Marie  K