Olive Oil

[DunEdinRanger]

I may be suffering from a new Acquistion Disorder. There is a Fairway Market in the vicinity, and the fiends stacked the deck by having a station where one can dip bread in various olive oils.

I was never a fan of Olive Oils - then I tried those samples. This could be worse than FPAD. I found I really like the Extra Virgin Olive Oils, and I can actually tell the difference in taste between them.

My favorite - Gata Hurdes Extramdura - Here is the description:

This smooth and slightly sweet olive oil sings with pronounced fruity notes and startles with a sudden, biting piquancy that culminates in a rich riot of flavor you’ll want to experience again and again. Derived from closely-guarded olive trees grown in western Spain, this oil has never before been imported to the US, and we’ve brought it to you with good reason. The olives are nurtured by gentle sun, abundant rain, and balmy temperatures, and then picked by hand using a precise method that preserves their characteristics. The result is an oil with immense nutty character and hints at flavors and fragrances of preserved lemon, almond, and green tomato. This rich, sumptuous olive oil boasting a luxurious texture and long finish, makes us feel as if we’ve captured a bit of heaven in a bottle. This is also a D.O.P. oil, which stands for Denomination of Protected Origin, and status that can only be used with products that meet certain geographical and quality standards.

I hope some of the fine gentlemen here can tell me where one can find this culinary ambrosia at less than the price requested by out friends at Fairway.

 

[tomcj2]

If you are in the USA, Trader Joe's has some excellent oils at good prices

 

[hedonist222]

I could drink shots of good OO. Earthy, green and thick OO.

 

[malocchio]

If you are in the USA, Trader Joe's has some excellent oils at good prices

The Sicilian one,maybe $6 ?, is very grassy with a nice note of pepper in the throat,great for dipping and drizzeling.

 

[Alphonse]

Try this and let us know how it is: http://www.italianbarber.com/barbera-novello-unfiltered-extra-virgin-olive-oil-1000ml

 

[Early Morning]

America has some of the finest olive oil I have ever tasted anywhere in the world. California Olive Ranch is absolutely hands-down better than any Italian or Spanish olive oil that I have ever tasted. Few people have probably ever tried drinking olive oil right out of a shot glass or tumbler. Well, California Olive Ranch is that good--it's amazing. It's also REAL olive oil, not rape-seed (a relative of mustard, I believe) adulterated nonsense. There are a few others. On the cheap Kroger's Private Selection is generally much better than the imported stuff--esp., anything that was bottled in plastic. Also, if it ain't in glass, it ain't meant to last.

 

[Bushdoctor]

Well,I produce olive oil myself, from the old olive tree that my Grandpa had leave to me, are around 300 tree but actually I can grow only 150 because cost many money. Now is harvest time, is an hard work, because I do that alone, but this oil is not comparable with any other commercial extra virgin olive oil.
In this days I have a bottle of the new oil on table of my kitchen and like dress my food with this oil also if now is rough and is a bit bitter and throat burn, but this are the sign of benefit that you receive from this medicative oil, and just a note the acidity is 0,2 degrees, the one that you buy in the market is 1,0 degrees.

The variety that we have here is was start to grow in the 1300 from Benedectine monks, with a big work of terraces building on every hill.

At today this year my production counts 50 liters of pure gold, I hope to can make more if the weather left me pic up for the next 2 weeks.

 

[Talal]

aah olive oil.. id be lost without you

my favourite ones are from lebanon, syria, palestine and crete

 

[Rushman2112]

I may be suffering from a new Acquistion Disorder. There is a Fairway Market in the vicinity, and the fiends stacked the deck by having a station where one can dip bread in various olive oils.

I was never a fan of Olive Oils - then I tried those samples. This could be worse than FPAD. I found I really like the Extra Virgin Olive Oils, and I can actually tell the difference in taste between them.

My favorite - Gata Hurdes Extramdura - Here is the description:

This smooth and slightly sweet olive oil sings with pronounced fruity notes and startles with a sudden, biting piquancy that culminates in a rich riot of flavor you’ll want to experience again and again. Derived from closely-guarded olive trees grown in western Spain, this oil has never before been imported to the US, and we’ve brought it to you with good reason. The olives are nurtured by gentle sun, abundant rain, and balmy temperatures, and then picked by hand using a precise method that preserves their characteristics. The result is an oil with immense nutty character and hints at flavors and fragrances of preserved lemon, almond, and green tomato. This rich, sumptuous olive oil boasting a luxurious texture and long finish, makes us feel as if we’ve captured a bit of heaven in a bottle. This is also a D.O.P. oil, which stands for Denomination of Protected Origin, and status that can only be used with products that meet certain geographical and quality standards.

I hope some of the fine gentlemen here can tell me where one can find this culinary ambrosia at less than the price requested by out friends at Fairway.

The fiends. Every so often there is a shop here selling Provencal produce that sets a stall up in my local mall, and I have to make a special effort to walk the long way round so I don't stop at it. They too have a selection of oils and breads to temp the weak-willed like myself...

 

[ouch]

Which Fairway was that?

 

[knlgskr]

McEvoy Ranch, Trader Joe's California Estate were two brands rated excellent by Consumer Reports. While this is subjective, it can be used to ascertain some possibilities. Many imported brands have been found to be other than advertised due to adulteration and not Virgin in composition. We can vouch for the Trader Joe's variety and the Sicilian variety per Malocchio we have found to be very good also.

 

[craig94yj]

I hope some of the fine gentlemen here can tell me where one can find this culinary ambrosia at less than the price requested by out friends at Fairway.

My opinion, for what it's worth, is to support your "Friends at the Fairway" and buy it from them. It may be a few more dollars, but it was because of them that you discovered a new a passion and a desire to acquire a certain product. The price includes the ambiance, the whole experience of the tasting and the fact that they can't buy it by the shipping container load. Sounds like it was a little better than stopping at a chincy sample booth at your local "Super Savings Wharehouse for the Masses." Buy it from the Fairway and be a regular customer. You don't get the same experience by shopping online or at chain stores. Enjoy your new passion.

 

[john parker]

Well,I produce olive oil myself, from the old olive tree that my Grandpa had leave to me, are around 300 tree but actually I can grow only 150 because cost many money. Now is harvest time, is an hard work, because I do that alone, but this oil is not comparable with any other commercial extra virgin olive oil.
In this days I have a bottle of the new oil on table of my kitchen and like dress my food with this oil also if now is rough and is a bit bitter and throat burn, but this are the sign of benefit that you receive from this medicative oil, and just a note the acidity is 0,2 degrees, the one that you buy in the market is 1,0 degrees.

The variety that we have here is was start to grow in the 1300 from Benedectine monks, with a big work of terraces building on every hill.

At today this year my production counts 50 liters of pure gold, I hope to can make more if the weather left me pic up for the next 2 weeks.

Bushdoctor, you have brought back many memories! In the early 1980s I was stationed in Napoli. One day in the autumn my family and I drove into the countryside near Mondragone, and stopped by an olive grove. Getting out of the automobile to enjoy the view, I decided to taste an olive from the tree. Big mistake! Bitter!! Over our stay in Italy we would watch the farmers harvest the olives, shaking them from the trees into big nets. Never did get to watch the oil pressed, but it was delicious when finished! And also remember in the autumn the farmers cooking tomato sauce outside over wood fires. Wonderful aromas! Ah, fond memories!!

 

[Alacrity59]

Thinking about olive oil is like falling off a cliff and finding out you can fly. It is central in so many good things.

1) Pasta, olive oil, garlic
2) Olive oil, balsamic vinegar, a bit of crusty bread to dip . . . Heaven
3) Olive oil to add taste to pizza and to protect the crust from wet ingredients and make that golden crust
4) Feta cheese cubes marinated in crushed chili peppers and olive oil. Serve with tooth picks.
5) Involtini- Prosciutto wrapped feta with basil, sage, or oregano.

Just a start . . .with no end.

 

[DunEdinRanger]

I will admit to breaking down and buying this elixir at Fairway. I could dip bread in it all day long.

 

[Alacrity59]

I will admit to breaking down and buying this elixir at Fairway. I could dip bread in it all day long.

Must be good stuff if the fence sitter says it is good.

 

[Go Forth]

Fairway's selection of oils is fantastic. Olive oil goes rancid quickly; to avoid this, refrigerate, and/or mix a bit of vitamin E oil into the bottle (around 2,000 units per 1 quart bottle works) as an antioxidant - this is extremely effective. Refrigerated oil will solidify, but liquifies again after microwaving the bottle on its side for about 30 seconds (leave the metal cap off!).

 

[Bushdoctor]

Fairway's selection of oils is fantastic. Olive oil goes rancid quickly; to avoid this, refrigerate, and/or mix a bit of vitamin E oil into the bottle (around 2,000 units per 1 quart bottle works) as an antioxidant - this is extremely effective. Refrigerated oil will solidify, but liquifies again after microwaving the bottle on its side for about 30 seconds (leave the metal cap off!).

Extra Virgin Olive oil will never be refrigerated and metal will never be put on microwaves.
On every bottle of oil there's write Keep away from light and frost.
About that the olive oil became rancid quickly, is relative true, if you don't follow the right conservation process, I have olive oil which is 3 years old and is not rancid, I use to frying, but I'm talking about olive oilthat I made from myself, the commercials oil are all retouched with chemicals substance because the product keep his propriety like color,taste,etc. Sometimes they are also filtered , refined or mixed with other kind of oil, there are also commercial company that they make oil like a cocktail, they mix oil from Spain with oil of Tunisia or Greece.

 

[oc_in_fw]

Buy it from the Fairway and be a regular customer. You don't get the same experience by shopping online or at chain stores. Enjoy your new passion.

Agreed. The whole "I need it bigger, faster, cheaper" idea is why Walmarts are able to push small operations out of business. Quality costs a little extra, and it isn't for sale at Walmart. I am a cheese addict, and love going to our Central Market stores here. The cheese costs more, but, oh is it worth it.

 

[TickTock]

Every time I'm in Philly I make a point to go to DeBruno Bros in the 9th St. Italian area, and they are happy to have impromptu olive oil and balsamic vinegar tastings for you. Holy smokes you can get some good stuff. I used to think it cost too much to get the best (say $50 for a small bottle of oil or vinegar) but you know, it easily lasts as long as a $50 bottle of scotch and you get at least as much enjoyment out of it.