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		<title>Wholesale Grape Cruet Purchase</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We order oil and vinegar cruets from our European Glass factory throughout the year. The only cruet design available wholesale is the Grape Cruet. If you wish to participate with one of our custom orders please contact us at 888-884-3755. We will give you pricing and availability over the phone. The glass cruets we have [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/343/wholesale-grape-cruet-purchase/</link>
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		<title>Living healthy, cancer free for life</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In the past few years, it seems that cancer has become an epidemic. Almost everyone knows someone with cancer and many of us know several people who have been struck with this terrible disease. We believe there are reasons for this increase in cancers of all kinds, especially colon cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer and prostate cancer. We are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/living-healthy-cancer-free/</link>
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		<title>Online Gift Shopping</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Online Gift Shopping the Holidays and more Online gift shopping; when you want to find that “just right” gift for someone special. After thumbing through a few catalogues and browsing through numerous stores, you have pretty much made up your mind that online shopping is the way to go. This time it is an anniversary gift [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/341/online-gift-shopping-2/</link>
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		<title>Gourmet Fathers Day Gifts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Fathers Day Gifts that are elegant, high quality, and affordable. At Cruets.com you can conveniently shop online for that special Father’s Day gift. You’ll find fine, hand blown European glass, at very affordable prices. From oil lamps to practical glass teapots durable for everyday use. Our most popular glass grape cruet is by far our [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/340/gourmet-fathers-day-gifts/</link>
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		<title>California Olive Ranch Olive Oil</title>
		<description><![CDATA[California-Grown Extra Virgin Olive Oil from California Olive Ranch Cruets.com recently was featured on California Olive Ranch’s new blog catering to chefs. Based in Oroville, Calif., California Olive Ranch is North America’s largest producer of extra virgin olive oil. It&#8217;s aiming to do for California olive oil what Napa Valley winemakers did for California wine back [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/339/california-olive-ranch-olive-oil/</link>
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		<title>Gift for Mom</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Every year, Mother’s Day is observed on the second Sunday in May. Mothers around the world devoted many years to their children and it only makes sense that special gifts are a wonderful way to express your sentiments for that special person, your mother. Telling your mother with words how much you love her is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/338/gift-for-mom/</link>
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		<title>Vinaigrette Or Marinade</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Balsamic vinegar is an ingredient for both a vinaigrette and a marinade. People are wanting to eat healthier and are observing closely the foods that are high in certain ingredients, which can be harmful to their health. It has been drilled into us to stay away from foods that have trans fats, high carbs and high [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/337/vinaigrette-or-marinade/</link>
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		<title>Olive Oil Dipping Dishes a Gourmet Gift</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bread dipping, minced herbs and spices with quality extra virgin olive oil is complimented with dipping dishes which in turn makes for fine gourmet gifts. Bread dipping dishes are now both adaptable and fashionable. When you drizzle extra virgin olive oil in a dipping dish, it makes for a tasty Italian appetizer, using freshly baked [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/336/olive-oil-dipping-dishes-a-gourmet-gift/</link>
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		<title>Oil and Vinegar Vinaigrette</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Vinaigrette is any dressing made from oil and vinegar. French dressing implies vinaigrette and the many variations that were created. Britain and America made French dressing popular in the 1880’s. Because people realized how healthy salads were, many recipes have been created for the use of French dressing. Vinaigrette is from the form of French [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/335/oil-and-vinegar-vinaigrette-2/</link>
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		<title>Olive Oil For Bread Dipping</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Olive oil used in bread dipping as a meal starter. The American Heart Association stated that using olive oil is good for the heart and a chef knows that using olive oil is good for bread dipping. Olive oil seems to contribute to lessening the risk for heart disease and heart attacks. Olive oil is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/334/olive-oil-for-bread-dipping/</link>
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		<title>Preparing Vinaigrette Dressing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A vinaigrette and French dressing are one in the same and very easy to prepare. All you need is oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. The secret is to make sure the ingredients are top quality. Extra virgin olive oil with red wine vinegar or nut oils and balsamic or sherry vinegars. You can even use flavored [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/333/preparing-vinaigrette-dressing/</link>
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		<title>Bruschetta an Italian Bread Dish</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bruschetta originated in Italy&#8217;s Tuscany region,  as it is known presently, is an Italian bread appetizer that is made with drizzled olive oil, rubbed with roasted garlic and topped with tomatoes. It became popular in American restaurants in the 1990’s and has sense retained its popularity. Bruschetta is toasted brown on each side and then [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/332/bruschetta-an-italian-bread-dish/</link>
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		<title>Bread Dipping Simplicity</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bread Dipping Simplicity The Mediterranean region introduced bread dipping. It is very popular due to its simplicity and delightful taste. Bread dipping paves the way for the main course and of course lively conversations are prompted in a very relaxed atmosphere. Usually, the typical appetizer served for a get-together are crackers and cheese or celery sticks [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/331/bread-dipping-simplicity/</link>
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		<title>A Bread Dipping Gift Set</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bread dipping gift set includes gourmet dipping dishes that display a spiral accent in which a gradual color variation of the olive oil is displayed. A bread dipping gift features four dripping dish set which comes with Italian bread dipping herbs and spice and extra virgin olive oil. This special starter can be enjoyed before the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/330/a-bread-dipping-gift-set-2/</link>
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		<title>Bread Dipping Dish</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bread Dipping Dish the Unique Gift Bread dipping using a bread dipping dish has been around for many years. At one time, you only saw it being done in Italian restaurants since the traditional meal includes bread dipping. Now private homes enjoy this wonderful entrée to a meal. Dipping freshly baked bread into extra virgin [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/329/bread-dipping-dish/</link>
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		<title>Bread Dipping an Ideal Appetizer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bread Dipping the Italian Cuisine Appetizer Is there such a thing as a perfect appetizer just by dipping bread? Yes, and it is the perfect addition to any Italian meal that has pasta as the main ingredient. For oil dipping, using extra virgin olive oil, soft bread is most ideal. There are some dipping variations that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/328/bread-dipping-an-ideal-appetizer/</link>
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		<title>Unique Gift with Olive Oil</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Unique Gift and Olive Oil Drizzlers Now that you have finally learned the health benefits of olive oil, why not buy a unique gift to showcase this healthy oil. Olive oil is used to add flavoring to favorite dishes. Combined with vinegar, a meal seems to taste better. The perfect gift is an olive oil [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/327/unique-gift-with-olive-oil/</link>
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		<title>Bread Dipping is a Staple of the Mediterranean Diet</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You want to eat healthy but there are so many diets claiming they are number one and the Mediterranean diet is one of many allowing bread dipping. Who do you believe? An entrée worth trying is bread dipping using herbed olive oil. A bread dipping dish, bread and olive oil and vinegar is all that is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/326/bread-dipping-is-a-staple-of-the-mediterranean-diet/</link>
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		<title>An Olive Oil Bottle for the Table</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever picked up a slippery olive oil bottle and right then and there wondered, which olive oil bottle should you use? The old saying,  “You get what you pay for.” You just may have used an inexpensive bottle which you found at a local Dollar Store or one of those discount stores. They usually [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/325/an-olive-oil-bottle-for-the-table/</link>
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		<title>The Right Vinegar and Oil Bottle</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The use of extra virgin olive oil is a world wide condiment and using the right oil and vinegar bottle is very important. This international diet trend is making headway in the United States. Extra virgin olive oil is a very healthy unsaturated fat recognized to be heart healthy. While the Mediterranean area is the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/324/the-right-vinegar-and-oil-bottle/</link>
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		<title>Olive Oil Bottle</title>
		<description><![CDATA[An olive oil bottle for the table and kitchen is a very practical purchase. Olive oil is very healthy for your heart and it is very flavorful, especially when using extra virgin olive oil. Of course, the cost of cold pressed extra virgin olive oil is rather steep, but the taste outweighs out of pocket [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/323/olive-oil-bottle/</link>
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		<title>The Ideal Vinegar and Oil Decanter</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Because of the acidity and corrosive nature of vinegar, wanting to find the ideal vinegar decanter should be given due consideration. Vinegar should be stored in containers made out of glass, ceramic or stainless steel. A cork or stopper made from a non-corrosive material that won’t break down will also need to be an addition. You [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/322/the-ideal-vinegar-and-oil-decanter/</link>
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		<title>A Tasteful Gift</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Breaking out of giving a routine gift at a special occasion is sometimes hard to do but there is a timely gourmet gift that will be appreciated, especially when presented to a gourmet chef in a gourmet kitchen. It is a tasteful gift and perfect for holidays and gift giving occasions. These presents do not [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/321/a-tasteful-gift/</link>
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		<title>Olive Oil Bottles and Cruets</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Olive Oil Bottles Finding drip free olive oil bottles and cruets can be a difficult task.  After continual use, the sides of an olive oil bottle can become rather slippery, when trying to pour. This often occurs with the cheaper store bought olive oil bottles. These olive oil bottles often have a rubber or chromed [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/320/olive-oil-bottles-and-cruets/</link>
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		<title>Flavorful Olive Oil</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Olive Oil&#8217;s Rich Flavor For at least 6,000 years the rich flavor of olive oil has enjoyed world wide acclaim. There are presently dozens of brands of olive oil on grocery stores shelves. Consumers are becoming choosy about which olive oil they will bring home, almost as much as deciding which fine wine to purchase. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/319/flavorful-olive-oil/</link>
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		<title>Healthy Olive Oil Cooking</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Olive Oil has a place in the kitchen Olive oil was once a very much maligned fat but now has gained honor in the kitchen. Olive oil is healthy due to monounsaturated fatty acids. The oleic acid found in olive oil is very stable at high temperatures. The body processes oleic acid easier than any [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/318/healthy-olive-oil-cooking/</link>
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		<title>Olive Oil Fact and Uses</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Olive Oil and how we can use it for our health. Olive oil and wine have something in common. We should decide which olive oil to purchase much the same way we purchase wine, by determining the thickness, richness and color of the product. Olive oil comes in three selections… • Extra virgin oil which is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/317/olive-oil-fact-and-uses/</link>
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		<title>Olive Oil in history</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Knowing About Olive Oil Where did olive oil get its start? For thousands of years, the ancient Greeks and Romans told tales of their gods creating olives. Hercules was credited with the birth of olives; he struck the ground and caused an olive tree to sprout according to Roman mythology. In Greece, olives were created [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/316/olive-oil-in-history/</link>
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		<title>Health benefits of Olives</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Olives Inhibit Cancer Cells. Can it be true that olives inhibit cancer cells? Researchers have found a compound present in the leaf and the olive skin wax, extracted from crushed olive pulp, known as maslinic acid. Maslinic acid can prevent cancer and regulate programmed cell death (apoptosis) in the formation of cancer. Maslinic acid has [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/315/health-benefits-of-olives/</link>
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		<title>Olive oil and anti-inflamatory properties</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Anti Inflammatory Properties Of Virgin Olive Oil are Revealed in a New Study A study was conducted by researchers at the Hospital Universitario Reina Sofia de Cordoba to see if the consumption of micronutirients of certain fats would modify the inflammatory process of healthy people in regards to cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. It [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/314/olive-oil-and-anti-inflamatory-properties/</link>
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		<title>Pasta Red Sauce with Basil</title>
		<description><![CDATA[RED SAUCE FOR PASTA What is it about the winter that makes us crave pasta in red sauce? Maybe it is the chill in the air, not really sure but something about this time of year begs for this dish and it brings that homey feeling to your kitchen. Good pasta is lets us stare [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/313/pasta-red-sauce-with-basil/</link>
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		<title>Cauliflower with drizzled olive oil</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The trick in serving cauliflower is all in the preparation. If you overcook it, it is just plain disgusting or if you serve it plain, it is very drab and boring. However, you will see this vegetable featured in soups, gratins, curries, risotto, pastas and salads from India to deep in the Mediterranean. When you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/312/cauliflower-with-drizzled-olive-oil/</link>
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		<title>Olive Oil and the struggle against cancer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Cancer vs Olive Oil There is not an authentic Italian dish around that does not feature olive oil. It is not coming to light that it may have the ability to help in the struggle against Cancer. At the University of Granada and the Catalan Institute of Technology, researchers have found that high quality extra-virgin olive [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/311/olive-oil-and-the-struggle-against-cancer/</link>
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		<title>Olive Oil fights cancer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A new way to help fight cancer is olive oil, according to new research. Even though extra virgin olive oil is a favorite in Italian cuisine, it can also be beneficial in helping to fight cancer. There are special chemicals that are known to kill cancer cells: photochemical polyphenols. The chemicals were discovered at the University of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/310/olive-oil-fights-cancer/</link>
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		<title>Olive Oil for taste and health</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Olive oil in the kitchen for your health Food will absorb less olive oil when used during cooking because when it gets hot it will expand in amount, thus requiring a smaller amount of olive oil. Olive oil can be reused up to three times. Many argue five times, but it is best not to use [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/309/olive-oil-for-taste-and-health/</link>
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		<title>Olive Oil for health and taste</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Olive oil &#8211; beneficial to your kitchen and your health. In the past extra virgin olive oil has had a bad reputation for raising harmful cholesterol levels, but in fact has become a accent of eating healthy. Now that we understand fats better it is no longer considered to be bad for us. Since our [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/308/olive-oil-for-health-and-taste/</link>
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		<title>Olives health benefit</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Olives prevent cancer cell appearance and growth. It has been found at the University of Granada that maslinic acid prevents cancer and regulates apoptosis in cancer growth. This ingredient is found in olive skin wax taken from the broken olive pulp. Maslinic acid regulates cell growth and helps control the hypertrophy and hyperplasia process. This [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/307/olives-health-benefit/</link>
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		<title>Simple Instructions for Cleaning Glass Cruets</title>
		<description><![CDATA[How to keep your Glass Cruet sparkling clean all the time. As a rule of thumb, clean the oil and vinegar cruets as often as you empty them. Leaving oil and vinegar inside the cruets for a long extended length of time is not recommended. Residue will build up and the cruets may be difficult to clean. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/306/simple-instructions-for-cleaning-glass-cruets/</link>
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		<title>All Olive Oil Bottles are not Created Equal</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Making the case for dripless oil and vinegar cruets. If you have ever picked up an olive oil bottle, slippery drips down the sides making it difficult to hold, easily tipped over and unattractive in appearance, you have probably been using one of the inexpensive bottles found in convenience and grocery stores. Often they are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/305/all-olive-oil-bottles-are-not-created-equal/</link>
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		<title>Simple Dressing for the Salad</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sublimely Simple Salad Dressing For the simplest salad dressings, you need only blend an acid like vinegar or the juice of a citrus fruit, with a healthy oil such as olive, nut or one with a neutral flavor, and season it with salt and pepper. With a brisk whisk, the complementary flavors of the oil [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/304/simple-dressing-for-the-salad/</link>
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		<title>Oil and Vinegar and Eating Well</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A Salad Dressing can Contribute to a Healthier Diet In today’s world, time is of the essence. We rush, we cut corners, we sometimes even compromise. In no area is this as prevalent as in food preparation. In the not too distant past, many hours of each day were devoted to planning, shopping for and preparing tasty [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/303/oil-and-vinegar-and-eating-well/</link>
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		<title>Drizzle Olive Oil, dripless unique gift</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A Drizzle of Olive Oil without the drip? As more and more people realize the healthy benefits of the Mediterranean diet, olive oil is becoming more popular not only to cook with, but to add flavoring to favorite dishes. A drizzle of oil and vinegar improve the tastes in any diet. A perfect gift idea, therefore, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/302/drizzle-olive-oil-dripless-unique-gift/</link>
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		<title>A Bread Dipping Gift Set</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Cruets Gourmet Bread Dipping Gift Set includes Herbs and Spices to start a meal in style or make a delicious Italian snack memorable.  Need to find a holiday, housewarming, or hostess gift? The beautifully-crafted Bread Dipping Set is a truly unique selection which will be used over and over through the years, at get-togethers with family [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/301/a-bread-dipping-gift-set/</link>
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		<title>Christmas Gift Ideas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Christmas Gift ideas, with class, yet affordable.  Each year the holiday season brings the familiar question, ‘where do we look for Christmas gift ideas?’ Taste and personal preference matter, as well as the budget, so a good selection of holiday gift ideas must be affordably priced to suit every person on the gift list. Shopping [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/300/christmas-gift-ideas/</link>
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		<title>Elegant Gift under $50</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Housewarming Gift Ideas under $50.00 Traditionally, good wishes of friendship are brought with a housewarming gift to warm the new home or residence. Traditions have somewhat changed over the years in regards to house warming presents and with what kinds of gifts are given. The typical house warming gift mainly consisted of something practical, helpful [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/299/elegant-gift-under-50/</link>
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		<title>Gift Shopping Online rather than the Mall</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Mall not a Must If Shopping Online Holiday shopping is approaching, that time of year we both anticipate and unfortunately sometimes dread. The anticipation we welcome and embrace as family and friends gather to celebrate and delicious food and drink are set out for us to enjoy. The foreboding feeling comes from the age-old shopping [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/298/gift-shopping-online-rather-than-the-mall/</link>
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		<title>Olive Oil selection process</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Selecting the Best Olive Oil The process of olive oil production, from the tree to the bottle, is probably one of the most breathtaking things to see in your life. In Canneto, Italy stands the oldest living olive tree –  the oldest in all of Europe. This tree, certified and protected by the European Union, dates back [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/297/olive-oil-selection-process/</link>
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		<title>Artichokes drizzled with Olive Oil</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Roasted baby artichokes with drizzled Olive Oil One vegetable that goes great with olive are baby artichokes. Spring and fall are the two seasons when artichokes are abundant and at their peak. The name may be deceiving, but baby artichokes are actually full grown artichokes. They are the ones that grow on the branches of the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/296/artichokes-drizzled-with-olive-oil/</link>
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		<title>Olive Oil qualities</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Qualities of a Fine Olive Oil There are so many regarding olive oil: What is the difference between an extra virgin olive oil, a 100 percent pure olive oil, and a simple virgin olive oil? How should olive oil be stored? How long does it keep? What are the various uses for olive oil? [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/295/olive-oil-qualities/</link>
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		<title>Grilled Chicken Salad</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Off the Grill: Chicken Salad Chicken salads are great dishes, either as the start to a meal or it is the meal itself. This warm chicken salad goes great with warm and toasted garlic bread or grilled garlic crostini. You will need: 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1½ tablespoons pink peppercorns, or 1½ teaspoons green peppercorns [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/294/grilled-chicken-salad/</link>
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		<title>Vinaigrette for salad or pasta</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Whisked, not shaken oil and vinegar vinaigrette If you thought that vinaigrette is exclusively a salad partner, then you are highly mistaken. As a matter of fact, vinaigrette can be used with a number of dishes, including pasta, fish, and grilled vegetables. It is a very handy thing if you know how to make vinaigrette, as [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/293/vinaigrette-for-salad-or-pasta/</link>
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		<title>Basil Salad Dressing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Blender Basil Dressing If you’ve got a blender at home, then you should know that these things aren’t just for purees or shakes. Blenders can also help you greatly in concocting great salad dressings. Here is a recipe for a wonderful and easy-to-make basil dressing. The ingredients for this recipe are as follows: 2 tablespoons red [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/292/basil-salad-dressing/</link>
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		<title>Vinaigrette basic</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Basic Vinaigrette Recipe One of the great things about vinaigrette is that it is so versatile and flexible. All you need is a reliable basic vinaigrette recipe and all it’s other variations stem from just this. Below is a basic recipe for vinaigrette, which you can adjust and alter to create several variations. You will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Vinaigrette to shake or whisk</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Vinaigrette and simple whisking While shaking your vinaigrette mixture in a jar isn’t necessarily wrong to do (many folks use this method), whisking your vinaigrette is a much better option. When whisking, make sure you’re using a good wire whisk and a bowl or container that is wide enough to accommodate all the whisking action that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Italian Pasta Chitarra ai Profumi</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Chitarra ai Profumi Italian Pasta This Italian pasta sauce is typical of the simple home made pasta dishes served throughout Italy. 1 package of chitarra pasta, (1 lb.)    (Note: chitarra pasta is a flat pasta, typically made with eggs, and has a shape somewhat similar to fettuccine) ½ cup Italian extra virgin olive oil 1 small stalk of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/289/italian-pasta-chitarra-ai-profumi/</link>
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		<title>A perfect Vinaigrette</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Getting the Perfect Vinaigrette It never changes – the two basic elements of vinaigrette will always be oil and vinegar. This is why it is so surprising that for some people, making the perfect vinaigrette is such a trial and error procedure. The creation of the perfectly balanced vinaigrette is heavily dependent on the other [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Oil and Vinegar Nicoise Salad</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Nicoise Salad This wonderful vegetable salad yields about 4 servings and is excellent as a main course. You will need: 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon green onion or reconstituted onion flakes 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon white sugar ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/287/oil-and-vinegar-nicoise-salad/</link>
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		<title>Pasta with tomatoes and basil</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A Healthy and Refreshing Pasta with Tomato and Basil Pasta with a tomato basil sauce is one of the healthiest and most refreshing meals one can prepare. What’s more, it’s quick and easy to prepare. This pasta recipe yields about four servings and you will need the following ingredients: 12 ounces pasta, cooked according to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/286/pasta-with-tomatoes-and-basil/</link>
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		<title>Heirloom Tomato Gourmet Salad</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Delectable Heirloom Tomato Salad The Heirloom tomato salad makes use of five different varieties of Heirloom tomatoes, all at room temperature. Additional ingredients for this recipe include the following: ½ oz fennel, shaved 1 oz Point Reyes blue cheese 2 oz extra virgin olive oil 1 oz aged balsamic vinegar 5 small basil leaves Fleur [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/285/heirloom-tomato-gourmet-salad/</link>
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		<title>Vinaigrette Salad Dressing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Vinaigrette Dressing: Adding A Touch of Zest to Any Salad It’s definitely easy and fun to put together various fruits and vegetables to make an interesting and superb salad. But what is really mind boggling in the end is the dressing – what dressings go best with the salads we’ve put together. Different dressings go best with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Panzanella Italian Bread</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Panzanella: A Fabulous Italian Bread Dish Tomatoes are one of the most versatile and flexible vegetables, and what you can do with them is only limited by your imagination. Below, you will find a recipe, which is one creative way of showing this delicious vegetable’s versatility. In order to make Panzanella or Italian style bread [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/283/panzanella-italian-bread/</link>
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		<title>Chicken with Mushrooms</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Chicken with Mushrooms Pollo Con Funghi Ingredients: 1 broiler chicken (3-4 lbs.) 1 lb. fresh mushrooms 2 cloves garlic 1 large onion, sliced 6 tbs. olive oil 1 tbs. butter ½ cup sherry  Salt and Pepper to taste Method: Cut chicken into serving pieces; wash and dry thoroughly. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/282/chicken-with-mushrooms/</link>
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		<title>Pork Chops and Cabbage</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Pork Chops and Cabbage Costatelle Di Maiale Con Cavolo Ingredients: 2 lbs. pork chops 2 chopped unions 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 can tomatoes 1 lb. shredded cabbage 4 tbs. olive oil 1 cup burgundy Salt and pepper to taste Method: Saute onions in hot olive oil for about 3 minutes or until soft. Remove onions; [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/281/pork-chops-and-cabbage/</link>
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		<title>Beefsteak Milanese</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Beefsteak Milanese Bistecca Milanese Ingredients: 1 sirloin steak (about 3 lbs.)  1 clove garlic, peeled and grated 3 tbs. butter  2 tbs. olive oil  Salt and pepper to taste Method: Sprinkle steak with pepper. Heat skillet. Melt butter; add oil. Brown garlic about 1 minute; remove garlic from pan. Brown steak on each side about 5 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/280/beefsteak-milanese/</link>
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		<title>Veal with Marsala</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Veal with Marsala Scaloppine Alla Marsala Ingredients: 1 lb. thin Veal Cutlets 1 sliced Lemon ½ cup Flour ½ cup Marsala (sweet sherry) 3 tbs. Extra Virgin Olive Oil Method: Have veal cutlets flattened and cut into 4-inch pieces. Roll veal in flour. Heat skillet; add olive oil; brown cutlets quickly. Add marsala. Cover; simmer [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/279/veal-with-marsala/</link>
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		<title>Panzanella Italian Style</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Panzanella: A Fabulous Italian Bread Appetizer Tomatoes are one of the most versatile and flexible vegetables, and what you can do with them is only limited by your imagination. Below, you will find a recipe, which is one creative way of showing this delicious vegetable’s versatility. In order to make Panzanella or Italian style bread, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/278/panzanella-italian-style/</link>
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		<title>Fresh Sliced Tomato and Avocado Salad with Balsamic</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Fresh Sliced Tomato and Avocado Salad with Gorgonzola Cheese, Balsamic Vinegar, and Olive Oil This simple yet delicious recipe combines fresh, simple ingredients with some of the most delicious and rich ingredients that can be found. This yields four to six servings. Take a head of crisp Boston lettuce, or crisp leaf lettuce. Clean the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/277/fresh-sliced-tomato-and-avocado-salad-with-balsamic/</link>
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		<title>Whisking the vinaigrette</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dressing It Up Simply Anywhere you go, the basic ingredients behind the vinaigrette salad dressing is something acidic, and an oil. Some of the most popular acids used in vinaigrette are vinegar and citrus juice, mixed with olive, nut, or neutral flavored oils. In preparing the dressing, all you have to do is to briskly [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/276/whisking-the-vinaigrette/</link>
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		<title>Client gifts and realtor closing gift</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Subject: Grape Cruets as client and closing gifts Question from one of our business customers. Hello&#8230;I am a real estate agent that sells A LOT of real estate. Recently, my husband and I took a vacation for our anniversary and the restaurant we ate at had your grape cruets. I insisted that the waiter find [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/275/client-gifts-and-realtor-closing-gift/</link>
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		<title>Online gift shopping this Holiday Season</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Because of the high gas prices and consumer&#8217;s reluctance to travel, online gift shopping is going to be that way of this year&#8217;s holiday season. Unique gourmet gifts that people can use are something to think about giving your friends and family this year. Something will treasure the entire year because they will be using it on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/274/online-gift-shopping-this-holiday-season/</link>
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		<title>Bread Dipping Dishes Gift Set</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bread dipping dishes gift set are the small dishes perfect for dipping sauces such as olive oil, herbs and spices, balsamic vinegar, with Parmesan cheese or any other cheeses that you can dip your bread into while you&#8217;re waiting for your main course or your salad at a restaurant. Now you can have this at [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/273/bread-dripping-dishes-gift-set/</link>
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		<title>Healthy eating with oil and vinegar</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Taking a Healthier Step Oil and vinegar? At what cost? In this modern day and age, when our schedules are more hectic and busier than ever, it is no surprise that we are all looking for ways to cut down on food preparation time. The preparation of healthy, all natural food takes a backseat to the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/272/healthy-eating-with-oil-and-vinegar/</link>
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		<title>Gift Idea from the Italian Kitchen</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Gift Idea from Italy Is there a better gift idea than Gourmet food? Holidays, Birthdays and Anniversaries come every year and often we find ourselves unable to find the perfect gift idea. As we all know, most people like good food. So why not send a unique Gourmet food gift? A Gourmet food gift is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/271/gift-idea-from-the-italian-kitchen/</link>
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		<title>Oil and Vinegar unique Gifts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Holiday Season gourmet gifts With the approaching holidays comes food, dispensing of condiments, and then even more food. The Grape cluster oil and vinegar glass Cruet provides an elegant unique gourmet gift idea that fits well on any table. Unlike most holiday items, this is one that can be used again and again, after the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/270/oil-and-vinegar-unique-gifts/</link>
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		<title>A gift for everyone</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Give a gift that everyone will love Have you ever wondered where to look for that perfect gift for a Chef? How about that special person who has everything? Where do you find the ideal Corporate Gift? What to get for the relatives and special friends? This Holiday Season why not make it easy on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/a-gift-for-everyone/</link>
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		<title>Online Gift Shopping</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Online Gift Shopping for every occasion The Holidays are fast approaching, and with it comes the foreboding feeling of Christmas gift shopping. High gas prices, fighting for a parking space at crowded shopping malls, and the anxiety of not knowing what to get, all lend to the growing apprehension that comes with the holiday season. But [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/268/online-gift-shopping/</link>
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		<title>Sicilian Broccoli side dish</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Broccoli Alla Siciliana 1 bunch broccoli 1 clove garlic 3 filets of anchovy 4 tbs. olive oil 1 lemon Salt and pepper to taste &#160; Clean and wash broccoli. Cut into medium-sized pieces. Cook in rapidly boiling salted water for 10 minutes. Drain. Put olive oil, garlic, and anchovies (cut into small pieces) in saucepan. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/267/sicilian-broccoli-side-dish/</link>
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		<title>Italian Mushrooms Parmesan</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Funghi Alla Parmigiana Mushrooms Parmesan  &#160; 1 ½ lbs. mushrooms 2 tbs. chopped parsley 2 cloves garlic, chopped 4 tbs. grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup olive oil ½ tsp. oregano ¾ bread crumbs Salt and pepper to taste &#160; Clean mushrooms. Place in baking dish which has been brushed with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/266/italian-mushrooms-parmesan/</link>
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		<title>Italian Steamed Spinach</title>
		<description><![CDATA[SPINACI AFFOGATI Steamed Spinach 2 lbs. fresh spinach. 4 tbs. olive oil 1 clove garlic Salt and pepper to taste Clean and wash spinach leaves thoroughly. Heat olive oil and garlic in saucepan; add spinach, salt and pepper to taste. Cook about 12 minutes or until tender. If too dry, add ¼ cup of hot [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/265/italian-steamed-spinach/</link>
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		<title>Oil and Vinegar Vessels</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Oil and Vinegar Vessels have been adapted for the 21st century. Olive oil and vinegar are no longer buzz words; they are a huge part of our diet. The U.S. has been behind the curve with olive oil and vinegar but is making huge strides to get in step with the international diet trend that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://oilandvinegar.cruets.com/264/oil-and-vinegar-vessels/</link>
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