Olive oil

[John Guscott]

I'm a big fan of olive oil (love it on everything, and will even just eat it straight), and want to ask others here in Lakewood what brands out there should I try?

What stores have a good selection, what brand are most fresh, etc.?

[Lynn Farris]

I'll leave others to answer the best Olive Oil, but last year for Christmas we made baskets for the family with wine, olive oil and all the fixings for a pesto pasta dinner.

One of the things we did was to buy a pretty decantor for the olive oil and put herbs in it to soak. Not only was it pretty, but it added nice flavors to the olive oil. Just a fun idea that you can try if you like flavored olive oil.

[Brad Hutchison]

The Crocker Park farmer's market has a place called The Olive Tap with a great selection of olive oils and balsamic vinegars.

[dl meckes]

The One. Gallucci's. You'll find the olive oil bar.

http://www.gustgallucci.com/

[David Lay]

For anyone that wants to learn more about Olive Oil (and good food in general) should get The Zingerman's Guide to Good Eating, if you don't already have it. There's a big section on Olive Oil.

[J Hrlec]

I like Olive oil on many things also, but i never buy anything too expensive... I just get the Giant Eagle Market brand.

[David Lay]

I like Olive oil on many things also, but i never buy anything too expensive... I just get the Giant Eagle Market brand.

You're missing out. Tasting *good* Olive Oil is awe-inspiring, much like tasting real Parmigiano-Reggiano for the first time.

Try Colavita Olive Oil - it's a major upgrade from store brand, and won't kill your bank account either. http://colavita.com/

[J Hrlec]

I like Olive oil on many things also, but i never buy anything too expensive... I just get the Giant Eagle Market brand.

You're missing out. Tasting *good* Olive Oil is awe-inspiring, much like tasting real Parmigiano-Reggiano for the first time.

Try Colavita Olive Oil - it's a major upgrade from store brand, and won't kill your bank account either. http://colavita.com/

Cool, thanks for the recommendation!

[Brad Hutchison]

Good Olive Oils That Don't Cost a Fortune

Came across this article today and remembered this post.

[sharon kinsella]

I use the Goya and it's a great cooking EVOO. I saute with it several times a week.

[Will Brown]

Many say that using the better olive oils for cooking is a waste, as the heat of the cooking destroys the finer tastes of the best oils. For consumption without cooking, of course, you want the best you can get.