by Denise Tucker | Jun 23, 2018 | Fun with Food, In the News
By Catherine Kenwell We often take for granted that most people know how to cook simple meals. But sometimes we meet individuals who’ve had ‘bad kitchen luck’ and are intimidated to try new things. We encounter people who are genuinely overwhelmed by food preparation,...
by Denise Tucker | Jun 17, 2018 | Fun with Food, Health Benefits
A Month with Whole 30 BOO’s Catherine would describe her eating habits as healthy, but with recent lifestyle changes she found that she and her husband were slipping into unhealthy territory. Traveling, special events and family celebrations meant they were spending...
by Denise Tucker | Jun 3, 2018 | Fun with Food, Health Benefits, In the News
Look Local Barrie, April-May 2018 By Lynn Ogryzlo and Emily Bednarz We drizzle it over chunks of Parmesan, it gives fresh strawberries a brighter flavour, and where would our summer tomatoes be without the sweet aroma of balsamic vinegar? Balsamic dates back before...
by Denise Tucker | May 17, 2018 | Uncategorised
By Catherine Kenwell Last Saturday finally gave us the weather we’ve been waiting for—warm, sunny and summery! So BOO decided to offer downtown shoppers a summertime treat—a cool refreshing shot of balsamic vinegar and sparkling water! To say our customers were...
by Denise Tucker | May 2, 2018 | Health Benefits, In the News
We are asked questions every day and these two are the ones most often asked and what you will want to know about the olive oil we sell: 1. Is your olive oil First Press and Cold Pressed? Every olive oil we sell, whether it’s an extra virgin or a naturally-flavoured...
by Denise Tucker | Apr 20, 2018 | Fun with Food, Health Benefits
By Catherine Kenwell This is the third in a series of articles on our staff approaches to diet, health and lifestyle. BOO owner Denise Tucker wasn’t always a thoughtful eater, but in the past 15 years or so, she’s paid close attention to what she eats. “I don’t...
by Denise Tucker | Apr 7, 2018 | Community Events, In the News
By Catherine Kenwell To commemorate Barrie Olive Oil’s third anniversary this week, we sat down with owner Denise Tucker to discuss her business and customer service philosophy, the growth of the store, and what lies next. Three years ago you opened Barrie Olive Oil...
by Denise Tucker | Feb 28, 2018 | Fun with Food, Health Benefits
By Catherine Kenwell and Gay Ainsworth While Barrie Olive Oil doesn’t endorse any particular diet over a healthy lifestyle in general, our staff are keen to try and follow what they deem to be healthy diets and lifestyles. In this series, we’re sharing their...
by Denise Tucker | Feb 13, 2018 | Fun with Food, Health Benefits, Uncategorised
By Catherine Kenwell We have an interesting, diverse and opinionated team at Barrie Olive Oil, especially when it comes to food, diet and lifestyle. While we’re all focused on eating for health and enjoyment, we have differing ideas on how to maintain good-for-us...
by Denise Tucker | Jan 4, 2018 | Fun with Food, In the News
By Catherine Kenwell Thank you. From Barrie Olive Oil, we thank you, and trust you enjoyed a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season. This holiday time of year is, for many, filled with wonderful traditions. Families gather, friends get together, and parties and...
