Ginevra Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Foodies? Spy Car? Anyone? I want to get a very good Olive Oil to use as a finishing oil; i.e., on top of my fresh green beans, or served with bread. So one that you really do taste. Do you have one you like? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I like the California Olive Ranch brand because it's one of the few in my price range that I can be sure is 100% olive oil because of you know... regulations... in CA. I'm sure there are more gourmet ones, but I can buy it at several local grocery stores including Walmart. I think it tastes very good. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I am in an olive oil club. This is so decadent to me. I get three olive oils every quarter. Probably they are ridiculously overpriced, but dang it is fun, and I LOVE olive oil. They come with recipes, which are awfully good. And they are always very good and very fresh-tasting. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmsurbat Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I am in an olive oil club. This is so decadent to me. I get three olive oils every quarter. Probably they are ridiculously overpriced, but dang it is fun, and I LOVE olive oil. They come with recipes, which are awfully good. And they are always very good and very fresh-tasting. OMG! I never heard of such a thing! I can see giving that as a wonderful gift for some otherwise hard-to-shop for relatives. A quick google search showed me several clubs. Which one are you in? TIA, Vicki 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIN MOUSA Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 America's Test Kitchen has some info on it https://www.splendidtable.org/story/americas-test-kitchen-finds-a-lot-to-love-about-premium-olive-oils Side note: America's Test Kitchen really gets me with their thorough research and comparisons - so many things I didn't know I need/want! They also concur with California Olive Ranch as a good supermarket option. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 https://www.getoliveoilnow.com/collections/olive-oil I have and use s lot of the basil- and rosemary-infused olive oils from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Another vote for the California brand. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extendedforecast Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Another vote for the California brand. :) Another from me as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I may be misinformed but I seem to remember that CA has strict guidelines what can truly be labeled as olive oil. So if you get olive oil harvested, bottled and labeled in CA, you should (in theory at least) get the real thing. Chaffin Family Farm is a good source among several others: http://www.chaffinfamilyorchards.com/farm-products/extra-virgin-olive-oil/ California Olive Ranch is a good choice as well. Here is another, more specific option: http://shop.weolive.com/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 OMG! I never heard of such a thing! I can see giving that as a wonderful gift for some otherwise hard-to-shop for relatives. A quick google search showed me several clubs. Which one are you in? TIA, Vicki Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club. https://supplementpolice.com/fresh-pressed-olive-oil-club/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I am in an olive oil club. This is so decadent to me. I get three olive oils every quarter. Probably they are ridiculously overpriced, but dang it is fun, and I LOVE olive oil. They come with recipes, which are awfully good. And they are always very good and very fresh-tasting. That is one of the most amazing things I've ever heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 It sounds like I should try to find the California Olive Ranch one. :) And - an Olive Oil Club! Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 If you have Bountiful Baskets near you, my favorite has been from them. It's not offered every week, it's an extra that's offered a few times a quarter, but it's really good. I've read that Costco's Kirkland's Organic EVOO is widely the best quality for the price - cold pressed, tastes and smells like olives, and is the largest brand that has routinely tested as 100% real and not cut with cheaper oils. Here's an article about brands that seem to be okay & those that should absolutely be avoided: http://lifehacker.com/the-most-and-least-fake-extra-virgin-olive-oil-brands-1460894373 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 We like both Costco's and California Olive Ranch. There's a store some 30 minutes from me that sells oils, vinegars, and seasonings. They have olive oil tastings! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvToRead Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Yes, California Olive Ranch. ATK recommended it and I can find it locally in a small town which is a bonus. I know there are better, but for the price and the fact I don't have to drive an hour to get it, this is a good one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommyLiberty5013 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Another vote for California. It's all I use and have for years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solascriptura Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I've been getting olive oils from CA too. I heard somewhere that the oils from Italy may not be true olive oils because of the mafia and counterfeit oils. Strange. I thought I'd just bypass that altogether and buy from Cali. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Girl Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I am in an olive oil club. This is so decadent to me. I get three olive oils every quarter. Probably they are ridiculously overpriced, but dang it is fun, and I LOVE olive oil. They come with recipes, which are awfully good. And they are always very good and very fresh-tasting. The things I learn here! It never occurred to me that such a thing existed. (Very cool gift for foodies.) The Hive is an education unto itself. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Trader Joe's has a California olive oil in a tall, skinny, round bottle. It has a nice, subtle peppery bite that doesn't choke me in the back of the throat. I like it on salads and DH loves it on popcorn. There are some stores around here that sell nothing but oil and vinegar! You can go in and sample. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I was happy to see this thread. Most olive oil tastes rancid to me. I have been using Wegman's store brand, no idea where it comes from but it's been fine, but not great. I've tried several others, including from Trader Joe's, and haven't liked them. Thanks to this thread, I've got a reason to go to World Market (fun store!) tomorrow to pick up some California Olive Ranch oil to try. :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 For everyday olive oil, I also use California Olive Ranch. It's delicious and decently priced. For the good drizzling stuff, I go to a local oil and vinegar store in town. They have delicious oil and really fun and yummy balsamics. A few years ago, I read a really interesting book on olive oil, called Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil. I switched to California Olive Ranch after reading it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara in AZ Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Queen Creek Olive Mill here in AZ has a fabulous garlic infused olive oil that I LOVE. I use it as the dressing on salads all the time with a little salt and pepper. https://www.queencreekolivemill.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I did buy not one, but two versions of the California Olive Ranch oils today (Mild & Buttery; Rich & Robust), along with a decadant flaked salt and aloaf of round Italian bread. I tried both, first with no salt, then with the salt flakes. Man, oh man, that is yummy! I think I prefer the Mild & Buttery one, but they are equally good. That salt is brilliant. I also had with dinner fresh tomatoes sliced from my garden, with the flaked salt and shreds of parmesan cheese. I ate too much salt. But it was good. But now my tongue hurts, lol! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I've been getting olive oils from CA too. I heard somewhere that the oils from Italy may not be true olive oils because of the mafia and counterfeit oils. Strange. I thought I'd just bypass that altogether and buy from Cali. If you could get to Italy where the olive orchards are, it would likely be great but importing oils and bottling oils leaves (evidently) a lot of room for diluting the olive oil with other - often rancid - oils. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootsie Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Greek olive oils. I have even known some Italians who buy Greek olive oil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school17777 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 My friend imports this olive oil from Spain. I can possibly deliver some to you at the WTM get together, if you are interested. https://olverousa.com/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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