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How to Freeze Herbs in Olive Oil: Easy Herb Cubes for Louisiana Kitchens
Fresh herbs frozen in olive oil make an easy flavor shortcut for pasta, soups, vegetables and weeknight meals.

How to Freeze Herbs in Olive Oil: Easy Herb Cubes for Louisiana Kitchens

Metairie • New Orleans • Kenner • Southeast Louisiana How to Freeze Herbs in Olive Oil: Easy Herb Cubes for Louisiana Kitchens Preserve late-summer basil, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs by freezing them with flavorful olive oil for quick pastas, vegetables, soups, seafood and weeknight dinners. Shop Extra Virgin Olive Oils → Explore Flavor...

Can You Use Olive Oil in an Air Fryer? Easy Back-to-School Dinner Ideas
Make busy school-night dinners easier with flavorful olive oils and simple air fryer meals from Old Metairie Olive Oils & Vinegars.

Can You Use Olive Oil in an Air Fryer? Easy Back-to-School Dinner Ideas

Metairie • New Orleans • Kenner • Southeast Louisiana Can You Use Olive Oil in an Air Fryer? Easy Back-to-School Dinner Ideas Yes, you can use olive oil in an air fryer. A light coating can add flavor, help seasonings stick, and make busy school-night dinners much more interesting. Shop Extra Virgin Olive Oil Visit...

5 No-Cook Olive Oil Sauces for Louisiana Summer Meals
Fresh pesto, chimichurri, creamy lemon sauce, tomato relish, and a sweet-spicy balsamic drizzle make summer meals easier and more flavorful.

5 No-Cook Olive Oil Sauces for Louisiana Summer Meals

Metairie • New Orleans • Kenner • Southeast Louisiana 5 No-Cook Olive Oil Sauces for Louisiana Summer Meals Make pesto, chimichurri, creamy lemon sauce, tomato relish, and a sweet-spicy balsamic drizzle without heating the kitchen. Shop Olive Oils & Vinegars Visit for a Free Tasting No-cook olive oil sauces make summer meals easier when Louisiana...

How to Build a Louisiana Summer Charcuterie Board with Olive Oil and Balsamic
A colorful summer charcuterie board with cured meats, cheeses, fruit, olives, bread, extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar at a relaxed outdoor gathering.

How to Build a Louisiana Summer Charcuterie Board with Olive Oil and Balsamic

Metairie • New Orleans • Kenner • Southeast Louisiana Build a cool, colorful summer charcuterie board with fresh fruit, cheese, cured meats, olives, bread, extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar—without heating the kitchen. How to Build a Louisiana Summer Charcuterie Board with Olive Oil and Balsamic A Louisiana summer charcuterie board is one of...

5 Summer Salad Dressings to Make With Olive Oil in Metairie
Fresh olive oil and balsamic vinegar pair beautifully with summer salads, fruit, greens, grilled meals, and Louisiana cookouts.

5 Summer Salad Dressings to Make With Olive Oil in Metairie

Old Metairie Olive Oils & Vinegars 5 Summer Salad Dressings to Make With Olive Oil in Metairie Fresh, easy olive oil and balsamic pairings for salads, grilled shrimp, pasta salad, tomatoes, fruit, and Louisiana summer cookouts. Summer salad dressings in Metairie should do more than make lettuce wet. A great dressing should brighten fresh vegetables,...

How to Store Olive Oil in Louisiana Heat: A 2026 Freshness Guide
Keep olive oil fresh in Louisiana by storing it away from heat, light, and air.

How to Store Olive Oil in Louisiana Heat: A 2026 Freshness Guide

How to Store Olive Oil in Louisiana Heat How to store olive oil in Louisiana heat matters more than most people realize. In Metairie, New Orleans, Kenner, Lakeview, and the rest of Southeast Louisiana, kitchens get warm fast. Summer humidity, sunny countertops, outdoor cooking, and hurricane season pantry prep can all affect the way olive...

How to Spot Fake Olive Oil in Louisiana: A 2026 Buyer’s Guide
Learn how to identify real olive oil and avoid blends or low-quality imports.

How to Spot Fake Olive Oil in Louisiana: A 2026 Buyer’s Guide

Many people in Louisiana buy fake olive oil without knowing it. The problem keeps growing in 2026. Demand rises fast, but supply cannot keep up. That gap creates opportunity for fraud. If you cook in Metairie or New Orleans, this matters. Olive oil affects both flavor and health. You deserve to know what you are...