Olive Oil

Do you prefer the darker balsamico or the lighter vinegar in your vinaigrette for your home made salads ? Perhaps you like to change things up a bit by sometimes use dark balsamico, sometimes wh...

So I’ve heard for and against this subject for literally years now. The smoke point of EVOO is 325-350°F and the oil has a definite taste to it. I typically use rapeseed oil for my stir fry...

Now that I’m done getting my perfect cookware setup of all the best ECI, 2.5 copper, PLY, carbon steel and SS sandwich bottom pans & pots and my dream knife setup, I’ve always known I would start o...

I usually get my fix of Early Harvest from Mcevoy Ranch, in California. I wondering where others get their fix, espcially how italian and domestic EH oils differ. thanks..

by Melanie Wong 12 months ago

With consumer income shrinking, where we spend our money becomes even more critical. San Francisco's Good Food Foundation has assembled this list of American small businesses and food producers tha...

by Jim Leff 5 months ago

TJ's much-loved California Estate Olive Oil disappeared during the olive shortage. Then it reappeared, with diminished quality, from a new supplier. And....I haven't heard a word about it since. ...

Friend asking me about the quality of Enzo’s flavored olive oils, as well as balsamic vinegars before ordering. Said I’d query CH. Opinions much appreciated.

I know this a cookware forum, but I spend most of my time here. What type of oil do you use for your daily cooking? I’ve spent thousands of kroner/$/€ on EV olive oils, but no matter what ol...

Like Colavita brand but wonder if Kirkland Signature is as good or better?

by Jim Leff 2 years ago

I've been informed that Trader Joe's California Estate Olive Oil is discontinued, and that TJ's is searching for a new vendor. So the product will either disappear or change. Anyone know an EVOO...

I've been given an "ANCIENT" family recipe using Parmigiano Rinds, Garlic Cloves, Oregano, and EV Olive Oil to make infused Olive Oil Dip...should this dip age in the fridge or on a dark cupboard s...

by josemartinlopez 10 months ago

My understanding is that you should use your best quality olive oil and honey for salads, but only mid-range quality vinegar. Is this correct? The highest quality balsamic vinegar is aged 25+ year...

I have heard that you can create botulism from putting garlic in olive oil. Is that just making garlic infused oil? Or does the same risk appear if I want to use it in a soup? This is the recipe...

Is it nutritionally safe to roast vegetables like this in an oven heated to 425 degrees Fahrenheit when the vegetables are coated in extra-virgin olive oil? My fear is that the oil would become to...

by maria lorraine 10 years ago

UC-Davis has just published an extensive report on the fraudulent labeling of extra-virgin olive oil. Imported olive oil has been known to often have fraudulent or misleading labels, now certain US...

by Flexitarian 7 years ago

I was going to post this in the Costco thread but I find that thread so unwieldy now to navigate with the 500+ posts. I just saw and bought this olive oil at the Downsview Costco last week. It w...

by Jim Leff 1 year ago

I'm still trying to replace TJ's "California Estate" extra virgin olive oil, which was my previous every day EVOO (per this thread: https://www.chowhound.com/post/replacing-trader-joes-california-e...

We will be in Rome this week for the last leg of our 2 month adventure. I would like to bring home some dried porcini and small tins of olive oil. Any suggestions on where to buy those things? ...