The Thundering Herd Ranch is proud to offer Mandarin Olive Oil to our customers. Our unique mandarin olive oil is made with Placer County grown Satsuma Mandarins crushed with Corning grown mission olives and adds a fragrant and zesty flavor to many recipes. Add Colwell Mandarin Olive Oil to salads, grilled or roasted meats and vegetables, stir fry and even baked goods*(see recipes for Colwell mandarin persimmon muffins). Colwell Mandarin Olive Oil is also delicious at parties and other special events when used with bread for dipping. Mandarin Olive Oil from the Thundering Herd Ranch has been sold locally in specialty markets and festivals for the past three years and our enthusiastic mandarin olive oil customers have requested that our mandarin olive oil, lemon olive oil and balsamic vinegar products be made available via the internet as well.
The health benefits from using the very flavorful Colwell Mandarin Olive Oil are well researched. Our delicious Mandarin Olive Oil is a marvelous dietary replacement for other oils that do not contain the monosaturated fat found in olive oils. Because Colwell Mandarin Olive oil comes from a virgin first pressing of Mission olives it is very high in polyphenols which are known to be healthful antioxidants. Research by the Mayo Clinic indicates that mandarin olive oil and other olive oils can lower the risk of heart disease. Research has also indicated that Mandarin Olive oil and other olive oils are an antidote for stress and can reduce, with regular use in cooking, users' blood pressure by up to 50%.
When the cooking benefits of Colwell Mandarin Olive Oil – its robust, citrus flavor which enhances the diners enjoyment of any meal – is combined with mandarin olive oil’s significant array of health advantages, it is clear that Colwell Mandarin Olive Oil is a must have for every home’s kitchen so it can become a compliment to meals on a regular basis. In addition to home use, Colwell Mandarin Olive Oil is a wonderful, tasty, and well enjoyed gift for special occasions throughout the year.
Colwell Meyer Lemon Olive Oil is a signature product of the Thundering Herd Ranch. Colwell Lemon Olive Oil combines the sweeter and less acidic Meyer lemon flavor with Mission olives. Mission olives are crushed with Meyer lemons to create an outstanding addition to many culinary endeavors including dipping, dressings, marinades, grilling, and baking. Colwell Lemon Olive Oil is a marvelous gift for anyone who enjoys good food and is seeking a unique accent for new dishes.
The Colwell Thundering Herd Ranch produces Meyers lemons for our Lemon Olive Oil in a growing environment (Placer County) which has been noted in a magazine article as being one of the most ideal locations in the world to grow citrus fruit such as lemons and mandarins. The fruit for our lemon and mandarin olive oils are handpicked at the height of their ripeness and crushed with olives soon thereafter to provide for lemon and mandarin olive oils that define freshness and flavor. As with our Mandarin Olive Oil, Colwell’s Thundering Herd Ranch Lemon Olive Oil is a requirement for the well stocked home kitchen and also makes a very much appreciated gift for special occasions throughout the year.
Colwell Meyer Lemon Olive Oil is a signature product of the Thundering Herd Ranch. Colwell Lemon Olive Oil combines the sweeter and less acidic Meyer lemon flavor with Mission olives. Mission olives are crushed with Meyer lemons to create an outstanding addition to many culinary endeavors including dipping, dressings, marinades, grilling, and baking. Colwell Lemon Olive Oil is a marvelous gift for anyone who enjoys good food and is seeking a unique accent for new dishes.
The Colwell Thundering Herd Ranch produces Meyers lemons for our Lemon Olive Oil in a growing environment (Placer County) which has been noted in a magazine article as being one of the most ideal locations in the world to grow citrus fruit such as lemons and mandarins. The fruit for our lemon and mandarin olive oils are handpicked at the height of their ripeness and crushed with olives soon thereafter to provide for lemon and mandarin olive oils that define freshness and flavor. As with our Mandarin Olive Oil, Colwell’s Thundering Herd Ranch Lemon Olive Oil is a requirement for the well stocked home kitchen and also makes a very much appreciated gift for special occasions throughout the year.
Balsamic Vinegar, imported from Modena, Italy, has been aged for up to 18 years to produce a splendid addition to any kitchen. Colwell Balsamic Vinegar is a complex and palate pleasing blend of fruity, sweet and spicy flavors unique to our product and much more enjoyable than other more acidic vinegars. Use Colwell Balsamic Vinegar for dipping, in salads, as a marinade for meats, or drizzled on fruit and desserts. Colwell Balsamic Vinegar is an outstanding gourmet partner to Colwell Mandarin Olive Oil and Lemon Olive Oil and, with both the Mandarin Olive Oil and the Lemon Olive Oil, makes a very well received gift year round for special occasions.
