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Delicious. Healthy. Simple.
By Catherine Kenwell Delicious. Healthy. Simple. For us, those words aren’t just a tagline—they’re a way of life that is at the heart of what Barrie Olive Oil is all about. Let’s break it down. We all love to eat delicious food. Mouth-watering, tongue-tingling, great...
The BOO Community
By Catherine Kenwell I met Denise on a frigid January Monday, one of those dark-all-day winter days. I’d actually made a wrong turn and ended up on Collier Street, in front of the original BOO location. I was familiar with the store’s concept as I’d purchased from...
Cooking with EVOO? Why Not?
By Catherine Kenwell Our customers love our products. But they’ll sometimes come in and tell us they won’t use our extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) for cooking. Why not? They tell us: “EVOO has a low smoke point.” “EVOO isn’t healthy when it’s heated.” “It’s not safe to...
EVOO for Healthy Brains and Bodies
EVOO for Healthy Brains and Bodies By Catherine Kenwell We’ve all heard that the Mediterranean Diet can keep our hearts healthy. But are you familiar with the DASH Diet to treat and prevent high blood pressure and diabetes, or the MIND Diet, which helps our brains...
We Love It When Our Customers Run the Show!
We Love It When Our Customers Run the Show! By Catherine Kenwell At Barrie Olive Oil Co, we work hard to educate ourselves, not only on our products but on cooking and healthy eating. We know our products are delicious, healthy and simple, and we are passionate about...
Olive oil—or olive juice?
Olive oil—or olive juice? By Catherine Kenwell Think of orange juice. Freshly squeezed, right? Fresh, unadulterated, nothing-but-the-fruit not only tastes the best but is the best for our health. The best, most juicy, most perfectly ripe oranges will garner the best...
