VeraBlue
Executive Chef
Anything that is less than 25 dollars!
cook, I couldn't answer for all Greeks but just for myself. As in any large group, there will be all kinds of tastes and preferences. There is quite an appreciation of EVOO from green olives which is called 'Agoureleo' meaning 'unripe oil.'cook987654 said:Yes I know. So do Greeks prefer the more golden oil made from riper olives or the earlier, greener,grassier ?
Tuscan oil is known to be very peppery and green. Why is Tuscan oil so raved on about?
"Cause it can taste so good. The truth is that there are many tastes in olive oils as in other foods. I prefer the ones I like and you will have your preferences. To label either as "Wrong" would be foolish, even if I do love those grassy peppery full Tuscan oils.cook987654 said:Tuscan oil is known to be very peppery and green. Why is Tuscan oil so raved on about?
Aria said:Must be EVOO. The Wal Mart brand is fine. $7+ . Many others on the shelf are fine too.
cliveb said:For once, I'm going to ask a serious question.
Having just experienced 2 Xmas bazaars, I was left with the distinct feeling that everyone looks for something NEW. 3 items were particularily successful; a hot garlic sauce, an Indian condiment called Kasundi, and a neat little concoction I called "Christmas Chutney"!
Next year I want to import some decent, but not TOOOOO expensive, Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Most decent brands here sell at about $10 a bottle (500cc, 750cc or 1lt), but it's always the same old stuff; El Gallo, La Española, Monaco, Colavita, Di Cecco, Bertorelli. I want to find something different. It could be a little more expensive, it could just be a little out of the way ( Turkish or Greek, for example). Project for this year, then - learn all about olive oil.
And that is where you can all help, with your vast experience in things culinary. Any suggestions, ideas, thoughts, brand names that you love?