Olives from Spain Giveaway and Chef Annie Sibonney talks olives!

Spanish Heritage Month just passed and I celebrated. My father's family is from Spain. My great great grandfather moved to Costa Rica from Spain to start a new life and he did. I have always had a soft spot in my heart for anything Spanish and that includes Olives from Spain.

I was able to interview Chef Annie Sibonney, Cooking Network star and Spanish cuisine expert on all things entertaining and olives, for my blog. Chef Sibonney tells us what dishes are great with olives. She also gives us some quick and easy recipes!! Here is her interview!


I want to thank Chef Sibonney for joining us here at The Art of Random Willynillyness! I LOVE olives and try to use them in a lot of dishes. My arroz con pollo is not complete with green olives stuffed with pimentos. And, one of my favorite new vegetarian recipes is Pasta with olives. Her ideas will help me with my next party. I know every party I have always includes Olives from Spain!

Olives Facts: 
* Spain is the world leader in production and export of table olives – supplying more than 155 million lbs. into the U.S 

* Olives from Spain are naturally sugar-free and contain monounsaturated fats, which can improve cholesterol levels and reduce heart attack/stroke risk 

* 95% of stuffed pimiento olives consumed by Americans come from Spain 

* During harvest in September and October, olives are picked one by one to avoid damaging the fruit. 

* Spain’s sunny weather, temperate winters and rich, fertile soil are idyllic for growing the perfect olive

Olives are part of my cooking and they should be part of yours as well! They are delicious and versatile! I have a wonderful giveaway courtesy of Olives From Spain as well!! One lucky winner will receive an Olives from Spain gift pack that includes: an olive serving dish, Olives from Spain branded toothpicks, tote bag, apron and coasters. Just enter on the Rafflecopter widget below!


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Rules: One entry per person per day. Once a winner is drawn I will contact them and the winner will have 48 hours to reply back before I draw a new winner. Giveaway is open to US residents only who are 18 years of age or older.

Disclosure: I received a sample product for review purposes. No other compensation was given and the opinions in this post are solely mine and are based on my experience with the product. Sponsors are responsible for shipping prizes unless otherwise stated. I am not responsible if sponsors do not fulfill prize. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery of any prizes.

About Annie Sibonney:
 A self-taught chef, expert on world gastronomy, Annie Sibonney has traveled the globe in pursuit of culinary treasures and extraordinary experiences. Annie is the Co –Creator and Host of From Spain with Love, an award winning, critically acclaimed, food adventure TV series, which immerses viewers in the rich and diverse culinary culture of Spain, produced for Cooking Channel US and Food Network Canada. Annie is also the Co-Creator, Co-Executive Producer and Host of One Night Stand with Annie Sibonney, a culturally compelling and adventurous travel series where for just ONE NIGHT, she explores the food, culture, produced for Discovery World.

Born to French-Moroccan parents and based out of Toronto, Annie's love and appreciation for the traditions of world cuisine draws on her heritage. Her cooking adventures began at the age of four when she would sidle up to her mother as she prepared lavish Moroccan meals for the extended family. The love of food in the Sibonney household taught Annie the art of cooking and how to use simple, yet pristine ingredients and loving techniques to create extraordinary dishes. This culinary legacy sparked a lifelong fascination and curiosity for food on a global scale, and taught Annie that food has a unique ability to bring people together.

Annie has eaten her way through cities both close to home and around the world in search of the most memorable meals and ethereal culinary pleasures, forging relationships and friendships along the way with world-renowned chefs, food critics, historians, wine makers and artisans, all strongly rooted in a shared love and passion for living indulgently through memorable food, wine, travel, great friends and rich experiences. These relationships enable her to provide unprecedented, behind-closed-doors access to the most sought after culinary venues around the world.

Annie launched Relish Culinary Tours in 2007, which designs exclusive gastronomic excursions around the world for private groups and individuals with the focus being on remarkable social and cultural venues and unique experiences, bringing together her incredible love for food and wine, indulgent travel and cultural riches for those as hungry for adventure as she is.