**This Giveaway is officially closed**
Thanks to all who participated – The winner will be announced shortly!
The Giveaway:
$75 Gift Certificate to We Olive. The Olive Oil Experience.
Why We Olive?
Because as I mentioned at the beginning of August in my post entitled “7x7xMommy Loves…We Olive”:
“If you’re looking for a little something special to cook with, to dress salads with, or to simply dip a crusty loaf of bread in, you MUST try We Olive.“
My entire family is hooked and I’m positive you will be too…
In We Olive’s Words:
We Olive strives to be the best place to experience the finest California Olive oils and other olive products from around the world...We Olive’s mission includes educating consumers about California’s extra virgin olive oil, creating a place where together with the growers, chefs and customers; we can share our passion for olive oil and experience all the culinary pleasures it has to offer.
Now let’s get to the fun part…
How to Enter:
- Leave a comment below answering the following question: What’s your favorite way to use Olive Oil? Extra brownie points for sharing your favorite recipe that calls for Olive Oil…
- For an extra entry, “Like” 7x7xMommy on Facebook (and leave another comment letting me know)
- Last but not least for another extra entry (what can I say, I’m generous!), “Like” We Olive on Faceboook (and once again, leave a comment letting me know)
- IMPORTANT: you must leave your email when you comment. It will be kept private and not shared with anyone. I simply need a way to alert the winner. Entries without emails will be disqualified.
Deadline:
Deadline to enter is 11:59 p.m. PST, Wednesday, September 14th. Rules and regulations found here.
Good luck!
7x7xMommy
**I reached out to We Olive and they generously agreed to
giveaway a $75 gift certificate – Thanks We Olive!!! **
September 7, 2011 at 10:53 PM
I love to use olive oil to make a simple tomato-bread salad, especially during heirloom tomato season. A high-quality olive oil makes all the difference!
September 8, 2011 at 6:00 AM
Yes please! This is great. Loving keeping track of you guys this way.
September 8, 2011 at 9:01 AM
I LOVE dipping some yummy fresh sourdough bread in olive oil!
September 8, 2011 at 9:33 AM
I love Olive Oil with everything! Especially with some tasty bread and balsamic…YUM!
September 8, 2011 at 9:47 AM
love it drizzled over fresh heirloom tomatoes….fav recipe is a lemon olive oil cake.
September 8, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Olive oil on roasted veggies. Mmmmmmm. Deliciousness!
September 8, 2011 at 11:08 AM
We Olive’s Meyer Lemon OO is a stand alone amazing olive oil. My favorite is to use it with a little bit of braggs on top of salad as a dressing. Its perfect! Or with some salt and bread. This stuff is SO GOOD. Seriously, for those who haven’t tried it, go now! Plus the store is super fun because you can try all sorts of different oils and vinegar. Its great!
September 8, 2011 at 4:32 PM
My favorite way to use olive oil is in my cilantro pesto – i use cilantro, olive oil and pecans…. place on lemon pepper pasta.
September 8, 2011 at 4:33 PM
I Like” 7x7xMommy on Facebook (meredith montgomery)
September 8, 2011 at 4:48 PM
i Like” We Olive on Faceboook
September 8, 2011 at 5:34 PM
I use olive oil to make a lot of baked goods, today I used it in a recipe to make zucchini & banana bread & muffins
September 8, 2011 at 5:34 PM
I “Like” 7x7xMommy on Facebook (kelly D)
September 8, 2011 at 5:35 PM
I “Like” We Olive on Faceboook (kelly D)
September 8, 2011 at 7:04 PM
Yum! I use olive oil almost daily when cooking. A really good olive oil is the starting ingredient to so many of my favorite dishes — especially my tomato sauce. Without good olive oil, the tomato sauce just doesn’t reach perfection. I’ve also been searching for the perfect spicy olive oil, a childhood friend’s Mom used to cover chicken wings in spicy olive oil, cover them with paprika, and bake them… I want to try to reinvent this and do so in a healthy way. Yum!
September 8, 2011 at 8:38 PM
mmm… I love olive oil and use it daily on my salads! Would love to try out some cool oils from We Olive!
September 8, 2011 at 8:39 PM
“like” 7x7xmommy on facebook, already!
September 8, 2011 at 8:40 PM
“liked” we olive on fb, too!
September 8, 2011 at 9:35 PM
Ok, I’m entering a comment, even though I never win at anything!
My favorite thing to do with Olive Oil has to be this. I stumbled across a delicious pasta which specializes in handmade flavored pastas. (http://www.deciopasta.com/) my favorite thing is to cook their Spinach basil garlic fettuccine noodles, and then after they are cooked I add in fresh diced tomatoes, fresh parmigiana cheese, and then cover it with flavored olive oil. I typically use basil flavored olive oil.
The best part is that you can make a big helping of it, because it’s amazing hot, or cold.
September 8, 2011 at 9:35 PM
I “liked” 7x7xMommy, but that’s old news.
September 8, 2011 at 9:36 PM
I just “liked” We Olive.
September 8, 2011 at 10:04 PM
This is such a great giveaway and I absolutely LOVE We Olive products. I’m a simple man and love dipping fresh bread in the Meyer Lemon Olive Oil and Peach Balsamic Make sure to add some pepper! Hope I win!
September 8, 2011 at 10:25 PM
I use it when sauteeing meat, veggies. I have also tried a couple baking recipes, but really need to perfect it.
September 8, 2011 at 10:25 PM
like you on fb
Robin Scott
September 8, 2011 at 10:26 PM
like we olive on fb
Robin Scott
September 9, 2011 at 8:10 AM
Honestly, I think there’s nothing better than a simple saute of garlic and olive oil over a pasta, or with a crispy french baguette and a touch of balsamic vinegar. I use olive oil for pretty much everything.
YUM!
September 9, 2011 at 9:28 AM
Here’s my favorite recipe using olive oil!
http://swishinasrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/08/summer-garden-pasta-aka-zucchini-pasta.html
Summer Garden Pasta
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 medium zucchini, sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 cups of chopped tomatoes
handful of torn basil leaves
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
salt
freshly ground pepper
whole wheat pasta
grated parmesan cheese, optional
Cook pasta according to package directions. Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add zucchini, onion, and garlic and cook for five minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes, basil, vinegar salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until zucchini is tender. Serve over pasta and sprinkle with cheese.
September 9, 2011 at 9:29 AM
I like 7x7xmommy on FB.
September 9, 2011 at 9:29 AM
What a generous and awesome giveaway We Olive has donated to 7x7xMommy!!!
I love We Olive!
Meyer Lemon Oil and the Peach Balsamic are a great combo on salad.
The Garlic Olive Oil is great when I don’t have time or want to mince up garlic to add to olive oil when cooking…I just pour the Garlic Olive Oil into my pan and cook away
I hope I win this one!!!
September 9, 2011 at 9:30 AM
I like We Olive on FB.
September 9, 2011 at 9:36 AM
I liked We Olive on Facebook
September 9, 2011 at 1:14 PM
I use Olive oil for all my cooking! I especially love it when sauteeing veggies!
September 9, 2011 at 1:15 PM
I like you on facebook
September 9, 2011 at 1:15 PM
I like We Olive on facebook
September 9, 2011 at 2:57 PM
I love olive oil drizzled on a caprese salad. Yum!
September 10, 2011 at 8:16 AM
I love using it as a topping on brushcetta, and warmed hummus. I also love it in salad dressings, and for sauteeing. Thanks so much.
September 10, 2011 at 8:38 AM
I love to use olive oil for fajitas!!
September 10, 2011 at 8:52 AM
I like you on fb
September 10, 2011 at 8:53 AM
I like We Olive on fb!
September 10, 2011 at 11:05 AM
I am the WORST cook so a decent olive oil is pretty much a necessity to save meal times. I would love to try some of these unique flavors with some nice crusty bread
September 10, 2011 at 11:08 AM
I like you 7x7x7mommy (and on facebook too)
September 10, 2011 at 11:31 AM
My favorite way to use olive oil is in my homemade vinaigrette dressing. 2 oz each of EVOO and your vinegar of choice (I usually use red wine vinegar but white balsamic and regular balsamic are both good, too!), one minced clove of garlic, a few twists of the peppermill and a sprinkling of Adobo…mix it up an hour before use to give the flavors a chance to make friends then emulsify with a whisk before pouring over a salad and tossing to coat evenly. Everyone raves about this and it’s SO easy
September 10, 2011 at 11:33 AM
I liked you on FB
If I win I’ll provide you with my name on there for verification purposes…
September 10, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Aaaand I just liked We Olive. Man, I hope I win–we LOVE olive oil here
September 10, 2011 at 12:26 PM
What’s your favorite way to use Olive Oil? My favorite way to use olive oil is to cook with! Plan and simple, I use oliveoil for dips, to cook, to make salad dressing. Butter does not come into my home unless its a holiday!
September 10, 2011 at 12:28 PM
I love to drizzle it over a salad
September 10, 2011 at 12:30 PM
I like we olive on facebook
September 10, 2011 at 12:30 PM
I liked you on facebook
September 10, 2011 at 2:09 PM
Mostly for sauteeing
September 11, 2011 at 5:59 AM
Well, I use Olive Oil for just about all my cooking needs…but the flavored oils are great all by themselves when you dip them with a great Bread!
September 11, 2011 at 6:04 AM
Here is a simple and delicious Recipe:
1 Loaf French Bread
4 Fresh Tomatoes
1/2 cup olive oil
15-20 Fresh Chopped Basil Leaves
3-4 fresh chopped Garlic Cloves
Parmesan Cheese for topping (approx. 1/4 cup)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Cut French Bread into 1 inch slices
Chop Tomatoes, Basic, Garlic and add olive oil and salt and Pepper to taste.Mix well.
Spread onto sliced Bread
Sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese
Bake @350 for 10-15 minutes
September 11, 2011 at 6:05 AM
Like you on Facebook
Ann Babenco
September 11, 2011 at 6:06 AM
Like We Olive on Facebook
Ann Babenco
September 11, 2011 at 9:59 AM
I use olive oil to brown my chicken.
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September 11, 2011 at 9:59 AM
Like you on FB – vance Creve
alliana88m At yahoo DOT com
September 11, 2011 at 10:00 AM
liked We Olive on FB – vance creve
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September 11, 2011 at 10:53 AM
I LOVE to use olive oil in making tabouli. So very yummy!
Nicole
nikxmarie@gmail.com
September 11, 2011 at 10:54 AM
Like you on Facebook
September 11, 2011 at 10:55 AM
Like We Olive on Facebook
September 11, 2011 at 12:32 PM
Mandatory: best way to use it….to shave, and I’m not joking lol.
September 11, 2011 at 12:33 PM
I like 7x7xMommy on FB (Michelle S).
September 11, 2011 at 12:33 PM
I like “We Olive” on FB (Michelle S).
September 11, 2011 at 4:10 PM
i like to use it frying potatoes–yummy
September 11, 2011 at 4:11 PM
liked on FB as jeff ntill sr thanks
September 11, 2011 at 4:12 PM
Liked We Olive on Faceboook as jeff antill sr
September 12, 2011 at 4:11 PM
We love our veggies tossed in olive oil and roasted in the oven… and it smells so very good in the kitchen! ~thanks~
September 12, 2011 at 4:12 PM
Liked you on FB!
September 12, 2011 at 7:17 PM
I’m a big fan of both your 7x7xMommy and of We Olive… both are treats in our house for sure.
Gappy
September 13, 2011 at 1:59 PM
I like to warm up a baguette and dip it in olive oil. I usually hold the baguette with two hands so I don’t drop it.
September 13, 2011 at 2:24 PM
Haha Christopher. You are such a funny guy!
September 15, 2011 at 9:11 AM
haha, very nice touch Christopher
September 13, 2011 at 4:10 PM
I love roasting veggies in olive oil. Especially brussels sprouts. Yum!
September 13, 2011 at 4:11 PM
I like you on FB.
September 13, 2011 at 4:11 PM
I like We Olive on FB.
September 14, 2011 at 10:29 AM
I mostly use it for cooking, but Russell LOVES to dip bread in it.
September 14, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Also, I like you on FB.
September 14, 2011 at 10:32 AM
I use olive oil in whatever recipes I can, from dressings to baking.
September 14, 2011 at 10:33 AM
I like you on FB
September 14, 2011 at 10:34 AM
I like We Olive on FB.
September 14, 2011 at 10:36 AM
I use Olive Oil for everything from roasting veggies in the oven with garlic to sauteing chicken. My favorite is to use it to make dijon dressing for black bean, jicama and avocado salad.
September 14, 2011 at 10:37 AM
I liked 7x7xMommy on Facebook
September 14, 2011 at 4:05 PM
We like to use olive oil to fry chicken breasts with breadcrumbs. It is amazing!
September 14, 2011 at 4:06 PM
I like you on FB!
September 14, 2011 at 4:07 PM
I like We Olive on FB.
September 14, 2011 at 7:13 PM
My favorite way to use olive oil is in a zucchini stir-fry dish.
September 14, 2011 at 7:13 PM
I “Like” 7x7xMommy on Facebook (FB name: Maddie Brubaker).
September 14, 2011 at 7:13 PM
I “Like” We Olive on Facebook (FB name: Maddie Brubaker).