Rancho Milagro Blog
Rancho Milagro Blog
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Smoke point myth
They say olive oil has a low smoke point. But actually that's not an issue for extra virgin olive oil. A recent article from Real Simple debunks the myth of...
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Rhett and Link taste olive oil
The YouTube phenomenon, Good Mythical Morning, pitted four Gold award winners from the COOC's 2025 extra virgin olive oil competition. Can the Mythical tasters, Rhett and Link, identify "Best of Show"?...
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Livermore for wine and olive oil
Livermore is an affordable choice for wine-tasting in Northern California. Rancho Milagro in Livermore offers tastings also -- of olive oil.
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New York Times asks, "How Healthy is Olive Oil?"
Olive oil's polyphenols and monosaturated fats contribute to lowering three health risks. Reducing risks of heart attack and other cardiovascular disease. Reducing inflammation. Protecting the brain and lowering risk of...
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We won! 4 times!
We entered four competitions this year with two different oils from Harvest 2024, Rancho Milagro Frantoio, and Rancho Milagro Field Blend. Each oil won an award in each competition -...
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A bird can fly through it
An adage from the Mediterranean region offers a recommendation about how to prune olive trees. Our experience demonstrates another reason to follow the adage for the health of the trees.
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Terry Carson (1949 - 2024)
We remember Terry Carson, the founder of Rancho Milagro, through his vivid language. We are sad to report that he died in October 2024, following a heart attack just a...
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When to harvest?
When to harvest olives that will turn into award-wining extra virgin olive oil?Weather, personnel for picking, and availability of the mill are our three big factors, after the primary one...
