David's free weekly e-zine brings you a big, happy "picnic basket" full of surprises and tips. He tells you about foods and wines that make him swoon... his best, easiest recipes... unbiased product reviews... plus lots of seasonal cooking and entertaining tips.

 



Many American consumers think olive oil ages in the bottle as well as wine. It doesn't! In fact, olive oil is never better than on the day it's made. From that day forth a steady deterioration of quality sets in. And after a year, the oil starts to fade... or, worse, turns rancid. Fortunately, it's easy to be sure you're buying only the brightest, freshest and most vivid olive oils. Read on to
learn a few simple tips.

I live to discover the greatest foods in the world for you to savor and serve. However, every now and then I come across rare, extraordinary products not available through normal commercial channels. In these cases, I've stepped into the breach to bring "best-in-class" products that would not be available otherwise. Check out the latest collection.