Olive You, California


	Olive You, California by Eneida Alcalde CulinaryEd Columnist May 28, 2007 To the ancient Greeks, the olive tree was a symbol of civilization. The legendary Greek poet Homer referred to olive oil as "liquid gold." If you're planning to pursue an education at a California culinary school, chances are you'll encounter some of the finest liquid 'gold' available. Olives are a focal point in California culinary schools, and for good reason: California is home to some of America's premier olive oils. The state's subtropical climate, mild winters, and long, dry summers are extremely favorable conditions for olive trees. Tasty Culinary Style As you cook your way to a culinary career, California culinary schools can help enhance your understanding of the nutritional and culinary value of olive oil. Instructors and students at California culinary schools incorporate California olive oil in culinary curricula to produce a variety of dishes, including: Focaccia with artichokes and olives Olive paste polenta Bruschetta with roasted peppers Healthy Culinary Style While studying at culinary school, you may also learn the importance of olive oil in healthy cooking. According to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), olive oil consumed in lieu of other oils can help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Of course, health-conscious customers and chefs aren't the only fans of California olive oil. From 1996 to 2003, California olive oil production increased by over 140,000 gallons demonstrating the oil's soaring popularity in the U.S. and foreign culinary industry. As you experiment with olive oil, serving up healthy and savory culinary wonders, you'll carry on a tradition as old as ancient Greece--so don't wait, contribute to the world-wide legacy of olive oil. Check out programs at California culinary schools today. Sources California and World Olive Oil Statistics Olive Oil Source U.S. Food and Drug Administration About the Author Eneida P. Alcalde works in Washington, DC and has written several grants, educational manuals, and promotional material for development organizations. Eneida holds a B.A. in international politics and Spanish from The Pennsylvania State University.	Culinary Schools California School of Culinary Arts Request Free Info Keiser University - Center for Culinary Arts Request Free Info L'Ecole Culinaire - St. Louis Request Free Info Kendall College - Chicago Request Free Info Center for Culinary Arts - CT Request Free Info Florida Culinary Institute Request Free Info Culinary Articles Culinary Salary Information Let them Eat Cake! Baking a Parisian Classic Adventures in the Specialty Food Trade: A Unique Culinary Career Pastry Chefs Master the Art of Marzipan Try a Vegetarian Catering Career and Compete with the Big Guys More Articles Chef Profiles For Nigella Lawson, Culinary Pleasure Comes from Play Chef Tyler Florence: Portrait of a Home-cooking TV Chef Padma Lakshmi's Recipe for Culinary Success: Go International More Articles Chef Jobs Culinary Job Search California Culinary Schools Pasadena Culinary Schools San Diego Culinary Schools San Francisco Culinary Schools Florida Culinary Schools Miami Culinary Schools Orlando Culinary Schools New York Culinary Schools New York City Culinary Schools Texas Culinary Schools Austin Culinary Schools Dallas Culinary Schools Houston Culinary Schools

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