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Maybe you’ve heard the benefits of adding Pink Himalayan Sea Salt and picked up one of our Pink Himalayan Sea Salt Slabs, or maybe you’re addicted to kitchen gadgets and have one laying around.  Cooking or serving with one of these is not only a tasty novelty, but is also beneficial.  The minerals contained in Pink Himalayan Sea Salt will impart themselves to your meats and vegetables. The slab also does a great job of seasoning, so there’s minimal prep time needed. In order to get the most use from cooking with your Pink Himalayan Sea Salt Slab, there are...

Manassas Olive Oil Company is a family run business, and we’d like to introduce ourselves! Meet Our Family: Cameron Current Duties – Running store, marketing, graphic design, events Past Occupation: Engineer at GE Age: 25 Favorite Olive Oil and Balsamic: Picholine and Raspberry When he’s not working you can find him: At the gym, outside, being a health nut, or visiting friends What he loves most about Manassas Olive Oil Company: Educating people on how to use EVOO and balsamic to improve health without giving up flavor Fun Facts: Completed a Tough Mudder (and will never do that again) Knows...

Olive oil – we all have a bottle in our pantry. But can you cook with it? Is first cold press the best olive oil you can get? Let’s break down some myths of this kitchen staple! Myth 1: You can’t cook with olive oil Status: False This misconception stems from olive oil smoking or breaking down at low temperatures. Regarding the smoke point: olive oil only has a low smoke point if it has a high quantity of free fatty acids (FFAs). High levels of FFAs – which have been linked to obesity and type 2 diabetes - indicate...

Last week, we talked about why olive oil is good for us. But don't forget about your furry friends! A little bit of EVOO on your dog's food is great for them too! Here's some benefits of adding EVOO to your dog's diet.  1. It helps the eater lose weight Whether canine or human, if there are some unwanted pounds that need shedding, olive oil will help grease the weight-loss engine. The monounsaturated fats in olive oil actually encourage pound-melting by breaking down the fat inside fat cells, to get rid of belly fat and reduce insulin sensitivity. 2. It promotes optimal health Rich...