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03-01-2015 04:38 PM
For non-experienced cooks, what brand do you recommend for these oils? You know how Ina Garten always says, "use a good oil." If you're not experienced enough to know a good oil, how do you choose? I have access to Trader Joe's and major grocers. I heard Costco has a good oil, but it's way too large an amount for my needs. Thanks for your recommendations.
03-01-2015 04:54 PM
Trader Joes has great oils. I use their Sicilian but any of theirs work fine. We once bought a selection of four or five (husband was a huge fan of olive oil instead of any other oil, even butter.) All of them were suitable and reasonably priced.
03-01-2015 04:56 PM
I try to use a California made olive oil, as earlier this year there was a big stink about how the imported olive oils are not 100% olive oil; they are cut with other types of oil which is ok except I only use olive oil or coconut oil for health reasons. I can't tell you a brand specifically and I can't even tell you if I have ever tasted a "good" OO. But I do buy the CA OO fromTrader Joes---and again can't give you a brand name but its there and you just have to look on the bottle. Its a good size bottle for under $7, I think. If you cook with it, you need an extra light olive oil as that will not degrade with the higher temps.
03-01-2015 05:01 PM
I always thought that USA made oils didn't have a standard for EV and that the imported oils did?
03-01-2015 05:11 PM
First, I just use EVOO for everything.
Secondly, I actually often purchase a store brand from my grocery store that is very nice. It's a West Coast chain, so not a national chain. But it's a nice, higher-end, chain so a lot of their store brand stuff is pretty nice quality.
I'm a bit picky so there are definitely generic brands I won't purchase.
03-01-2015 06:30 PM
On 3/1/2015 Snowpuppy said:I always thought that USA made oils didn't have a standard for EV and that the imported oils did?
The US has standards for olive oil production: pure, EV and light. Look into the refining process if you are curious.
OP, the only oil I avoid is from Kroger. My go-to EVOO is Trader Joe's.
03-01-2015 06:41 PM
you may want to read this article and/or buy the book EXTRA VIRGINITY. lots of great information.
Fake Olive Oil And What You Need To Know:
http://eatlocalgrown.com/article/12300-is-your-olive-oil-lying-about-its-virginity.html
also check out the website eataly.com
03-01-2015 09:31 PM
If you have a Sur la Table near you, they have an excellent olive oil that is very reasonably priced. It's a great oil for everyday use.
http://www.surlatable.com/product/PRO-449884/Marca+Verde+Extra+Virgin+Olive+Oil
03-01-2015 09:41 PM
On 3/1/2015 Campion said:Trader Joes has great oils. I use their Sicilian but any of theirs work fine. We once bought a selection of four or five (husband was a huge fan of olive oil instead of any other oil, even butter.) All of them were suitable and reasonably priced.
I like Trader Joe's, but have not been fond of their own brands. However, I haven't tried the EVOO. Will look for it next time I go.
03-02-2015 04:41 AM
This is the type of EVOO I always buy, and use it for everything.
Top Grades of Olive Oil
Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Exceptional quality, aroma and taste. The oil is from the first pressing of the olives with no chemicals or hot water added during processing. Acidity up to 0.8 percent. About 70 percent of Greece's olive oil is "extra virgin."
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