Olive oil is a “good” fat that is good for the heart.

The American Heart Association reports that “dietary fats are essential to give your body energy and to support cell function.” But not all fats are created equal. Unlike “bad” trans fats that can be harmful to your health, olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats, “good” fats that can lower blood pressure and bad (LDL) cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of stroke and heart disease. That is why olive oil is a staple in the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet!

Olive oil fights chronic inflammation and disease.

Extra virgin olive contains nutrients that fight inflammation in the body, including powerful antioxidants and fatty acids(Omega 3, 6, and 9) that can lower your risk of diseases linked to chronic inflammation, such as heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, obesity, and even dementia and Alzheimer’s, per Healthline. Unlike refined oils that are processed with high heat and chemical solvents, extra virgin olive oil is cold-pressed to retain polyphenols and other anti-inflammatory properties.

Olive oil helps your natural beauty shine.

The rich fatty acids in premium olive oil can help hydrate and soften skin by locking in moisture. On a similar note, olive oil is known as a natural means to nourish the scalp, hair, and cuticles, and remove makeup. Highly versatile, olive oil can be used topically to help heal small wounds and burns, diminish the appearance of scars, and soothe atopic dermatitis as well. It’s also a source of vitamin E, a fat-soluble vitamin that can help reduce wrinkles and sun damage.

At The Tubby Olive, our extensive collection of extra virgin olive oils and flavor-infused oils are laboratory tested for nutritional content, including healthy polyphenols, free fatty acids, and oleic acid counts. These numbers demonstrate the health benefits and freshness of our products. In addition, all olive oils from The Tubby Olive are gluten-free, non-GMO, and Kosher Certified. We invite you to stop by our charming store in historic Newtown to learn more about the nutritional facts and culinary applications of our top-quality line up or shop online and we’ll ship your favorite products directly to you!

Here’s to your health!

The Tubby Olive is nestled in the borough of historic Newtown, in Bucks County, just north of Center City Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley and an easy commute from New York City. This charming food and gourmet shop offers an extensive selection of traditional Extra Virgin, infused and organic olive oils, and balsamic vinegars “on tap” for you to taste. Stop by today, or shop our online store to send a beautiful and delicious gourmet gift!

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Directions:
Preheat oven to 350, grease and flour a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.  In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt.  In a large bowl, whisk sugar, olive oil, egg, vanilla and mashed bananas until smooth.  Add in flour mixture and combine gently.  Fold in blueberries using a spatula, then pour into prepared loaf pan.

Bake 55 minutes, covering with aluminum foil during the last 30 minutes, if turning too brown.  Check if done, by inserting a toothpick in center.  Cool in pan 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack, to finish cooling.  Serve warm or room temperature with a drizzle of Tubby Olive Blueberry (or your favorite) Balsamic (optional).

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The Mediterranean diet includes nuts, seeds, legumes, fruits, whole grains, seafood, and of course, extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Some studies show that consuming about two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil daily may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease because of the monounsaturated fat in olive oil.
How do you get more olive oil into your diet? Use olive oil instead of butter and other fats in your cooking. Also, add some to your salads and vegetables. Our infused olive oils make it easy to add not only great nutrition to your foods, but superb flavor! Just try the Tubby Olive’s Garlic Olive Oil, Mushroom & Sage, Persian Lime and many more flavorful options. Add some of our balsamic vinegars, and you have a delicious, nutritious vinaigrette option. The combinations are endless…Lemon or Blood Orange Olive Oil with Fig Balsamic, Tuscan Herb Olive Oil & Sicilian Lemon Balsamic and many, many more! Check out burniva.com
Find out more about the Mediterranean Diet or at oasisnaturalcleaning.com and our olive oils and balsamic vinegars this Wednesday at St. Mary’s Medical Center Cafe in Langhorne on Wednesday, March 20, 11:30-2:00pm. Free samples!

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Stop in our Doylestown store, at 6 West State Street, this Saturday March 16th from 1-5pm, and sample delicious spreads, snacks and dips using Tubby Olive oils and balsamics ( like the Roasted Red Pepper Spread, above). Our specialty salsa, mustards and other gourmet products will also be available to sample. See you then!

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Colleen Greene, a Pennsylvania-based glass designer of Fire & Fusion Design, creates artisan-crafted fused glass designs, both artistic and functional. Colleen created these unique olive oil dipping dishes just for The Tubby Olive, using inspiration from the Tubby Olive color palette of burgundy, dark green, and gold, and the olive based on the store logo. Her meticulous process involves two 8-hour firings.

“The process of glass fusion amazes me in that you can take mere shards of transparent, opaque, iridescent, dichroic and colored glass, cut them in various shapes and sizes, layer them, and fire them in a kiln to create amazing effects,” says Colleen. “The transformation from individual pieces of glass to the finished product is incredible.”

Colleen has handcrafted one-of-a-kind functional and decorative fused glass artwork, dishes, and jewelry over the past 10 years. “I hope that my creations speak to you on a personal level, whether you give them to someone as a special gift or use them to brighten your own life.”

Follow Colleen Greene of Fire and Fusion Design on Instagram: @FireandFusion (and Etsy).

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Looking for a way to recycle our beautiful Tubby Olive bottles? This idea was from a long time customer, and we love to re-post it each year when  the warm summer evenings bring people outdoors. Click here to find out how to make a oil lamp out of any bottle. What’s your favorite way to recycle a Tubby Olive bottle?

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The Tubby Olive has one of the biggest selection of Extra Virgin Olive Oils in the Philadelphia Area.  Come in and sample, and find out the difference between a Robust, Medium or Mild Olive Oil! Which one is your favorite? For a compete list of all of our products, go to https://www.thetubbyolive.com/our-products/.

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You’ll be GLAD that you got a great gift for your DAD! At The Tubby Olive, we are gourmet foodie specialists with lots of grilling ingredients, supplies, sauces, rubs, olive oils and balsamics for marinades, and even GRILLING HONEY! Mmmmm…! And EASY RECIPES that DAD will LOVE!

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Have you tried our Robert Rothschild Onion Blossom Horseradish Dip yet? Its awesome as a dip, on burgers and sandwiches. Try it on this classic Reuben sandwich:

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Yogurt-Marinated Grilled Chicken with Harissa Oil

Combine yogurt, ginger, cumin and red pepper. Mix well.  Slather into baking dish and add chicken.  Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, overnight is best. Preheat grill and cook meat using indirect heat for 20-30 minutes or until instant read thermometer measures between 155 to 160 degrees. Remove from grill and immediately drizzle with Harissa Olive Oil. Can oven roast at 375 for 35-45min.  Serve with your favorite kind of rice and veggies- zucchini roasted with Blood Orange Olive Oil is shown here.
Recipe courtesy of Chefs Theo Petron & Melissa Wieczorek

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