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Hyde Park & Austin Landing  Farmer's Markets Are Winding Down 
The Hyde Park Farmer's Market is on Sundays until the end of October.
The Farmer's Market @ Austin Landing is on Saturday morning through Oct. 31, 2015.
Southern Hemisphere Olive Oils Are Here! 
Our great, fresh olive oils from countries in the Southern Hemiphere like Australia & Chile are here! The remaining Nothern Hemisphere olis will be 10% off until they are gone! Come into The Spicy Olive to "Taste the Difference Fresh Makes!"

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October 2015
   The leaves are changing and the temperature is beginning to drop so Autumn must be here! The Spicy Olive has all the olive oils and balsamic vinegars you need to spice up the heartier fare that cooler weather makes you crave! October's flavors of the month are Dark Chocolate balsamic and Chipotle olive oil, perfect additions to a pot of chili! (see recipe in newsletter)
   The Spicy Olive will be at The Cincinnati Chocolate Festival at Cintas Center on Sunday October 11, 2015. If you love chocolate you need to check this festival out!
  October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. A study was released recently showing a correlation between olive oil consumption and breast cancer prevention. Details are below in this newsletter and we are featuring 2 classes on Diet for Breast Cancer Prevention (see below)
 Enjoy Autumn and have a "Boo"tiful Halloween! The Spicy Olive will be closing at 6 pm on Halloween- all 3 stores.
 

Corporate Gifts From The Spicy Olive 

   Our gift packs make very thoughtful and tasty gifts for clients or your employees this holiday season. Let us take care of your gift giving this holiday season. Call The Spicy Olive at 847-4397 to see what we can do for you! We can ship as well. 

 

Wine Down Wednesday-Hyde Park
Oct 14, 2015 6;30-8:30pm

  This summer The Hyde Park Business Association has hosted Wine Down Wednesdays! Come to Hyde Park Square the second Wednesday of October for the last one this year! The shops on the Square will have wine for you to enjoy while you shop and there will be music (either a band or DJ) on the Square for you to enjoy! The Spicy Olive will be open and pouring some wine too!

 

A recent study shows a correlation between women on the Meditterean Diet with olive oil consumption of 2-4 tablespoons of olive oil per day and prevention of breast cancer.
Click Here to read the study!
 
A new study reports olive oil consumption may protect against breast cancer
 
 

October Recipes:



The Spicy Olive's Fall Skillet Dinner
2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chunked
1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
4 Tbsp. The Spicy Olive's Wild Mushroom and Sage olive oil
6 slices bacon, cut into peices
3 cups Brussel Sprouts, halved
2 medium sweet potatoes, microwaved or boiled for 4 minutes, then peeled and cubed
2 apples, peeled and diced
1 tsp. garlic
2 cups chicken broth
Finish with a drizzle of The Spicy Olive's Cinnamon Pear balsamic vinegar
Season chicken with poultry seasoning. Heat 1/2 of Wild Mushroom and Sage oil in a deep, nonstick skillet . Add chicken and cook over medium heat until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and transfer to a plate. Place bacon in skillet and cook until crisp. Place bacon on plate with chicken and drain the bacon grease and add the rest of the Wild Mushroom and Sage olive oil.
Add the brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes. Cook stirring occasionally until browned and caramelized. Add the apples, garlic and cinnamon. Add half of the chicken broth. Cook until evaporated and add the remaining broth, chicken and bacon. Cook two minutes until broth has been reduced. To finish, drizzle with The Spicy Olive's Cinnamon Pear balsamic vinegar and serve! Enjoy!

The Spicy Olive's Harvest Chicken in Foil
4 pieces heavy duty foil
Brush foil with The Spicy Olive's Garlic olive oil
Put 1 chicken breast in the center of each foil piece
Top with sliced onion, grape tomatoes, carrots, red skinned potatoes, and zucchini, (you can use any vegetable you like)
Drizzle with The Spicy Olive's Butter olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.
Fold up the foil packets and place on heated grill. Cook until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 170 degrees.
 
 



 
 

 

harvest-banner.jpg The Hyde Park Art Show is this Sunday Oct. 4, 2015
 
 Come down to Hyde Park Square this Sunday and enjoy visiting the booths of some very talented artists. Stop by The Spicy Olive, we are open from 9:30-3pm.

Upcoming Classes at The  Spicy Olive:

Tasting and Pairings Class: Healthy Lifestyle for Breast Cancer Prevention
West Chester:  Thursday Oct. 8,6:30pm
Austin Landing:  Sunday Oct. 25, 2:00pm

The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so The Spicy Olive will hold 2 classes  on Breast Cancer Prevention.
The Pink Ribbon Diet by Mary Flynn, RD is the source for the material presented in the class as well as recipes provided and food prepared & served. Melanie Cedargren will lead this class on two dates in the month of October: Thursday the 8th at the West Chester store and Sunday the 25th at the Austin Landing store. Florence Murphy of FloFitness will also speak on the role of exercise for breast cancer prevention and good health.
The cost of this class is $35.00 and includes handouts, recipes, food prepared and a glass of red wine (because 1 glass a day is good for you!) Please call the West Chester store at 513-847-4397 and the Austin Landing store at 937-247-5969.
  A portion of the proceeds of these classes will be donated to breast cancer research.  



Karen Reed Cooking Class
Upcoming Classes at The  Spicy Olive:
 
Chef Karen Reed at The Austin Landing store!  Thursday, October 22, 2015 6:30-8:30pm. 
Menu: Appetizer: Cheese served with fresh herbs, Main Dish: Drunken Chicken &  Acorn Squash with Maple balsamic glaze, and Dessert; Apple Strudel. The cost for this class is $45.00 and includes recipes, food prepared and a 60 ml sampler bottle of the Vermont Maple  balsamic vinegar used in the class.
  There are still a few spaces available for this class.

The Food adventures Crew
Upcoming Classes at The  Spicy Olive:
 
Get Ready for the Holidays  with The Food Adventures Crew!
Steve  Milano (the Big Ragu), Jackie Scanlon and Jennifer House will all be making their favorite holiday recipes with our olive oils and balsamic vinegars.
This class will include appetizers, brunch dishes, desserts and main courses. Menu is still being finalized.
6:30-8:30pm. Thursday Nov. 12, 2015 at The Austin Landing store.
The cost for this class is $35.00 and includes recipes, food prepared and a 60 ml sampler bottle of a  balsamic vinegar used in the class.
Please call the Austin Landing store to make your reservation 937-247-5969.

   
Uncorked  
Casual Wine Tastings 
Every Friday 4:00pm - 8:00pm and Saturdays 12:00pm - 5:00pm at Uncorked.  Just stop by!

Formal Monthly Wine Tastings
3rd Wednesday of every other month, reservations required, please call 513-704-2933.



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October 2015 Flavors of the Month  are Dark Chocolate balsamic and Chipotle olive oil! 10% Off of these great varieties in October!

The Spicy Olive's Chili 
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 can chili ready kidney beans (mild or spicy) do not drain
1 can chili seasoned tomatoes (do not drain)
1 onion, diced
2 Tablespoons The Spicy Olive's Chipotle olive oil
1 Tablespoon The Spicy Olive's Dark Chocolate balsamic
1 Tablespoon flour+1 Tablespoon cornmeal
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 jalapeno, seeded and diced, optional
1 bottle of beer

In a dutch oven pot, heat the Chipotle olive oil and add ground beef, diced onion and jalapeno, if using. Cook until beef is browned and onion opaque. Add corn meal and flour mixture as well as chili powder and stir. Add tomatoes, beans and bottle of beer. Stir in Dark Chocolate balsamic and allow to simmer on stove for an hour. Serve with shredded cheese and sour cream on top. This recipe can be doubled for a crowd. Great for a football tailgate party!
Enjoy!


Happy Halloween! Enjoy the beautiful fall days and the changing leaves. The busy holiday season is right around the corner, so take time to enjoy these quiet fall days! Stop in to all three locations this month for great fall flavors like our Vermont Maple, Red Apple or Cinnamon Pear balsamic or my fall favorite, Wild Mushroom and Sage olive oil. I hope to see you in the stores!

Sincerely,
Melanie Cedargren