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Deep frying occurs when the fat in a pot or pan completely envelops the food. You may have read tips on deep frying that advise against cooking with extra virgin olive oil. The advice is that the smoke point is too low. But that’s not so, says California Olive Ranch, producers of fine EVOO in…
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[1] Our mother and grandmother always served olive oil and vinegar in cruets, so people could serve themselves at the table. They’re becoming a thing of the past, as salads come pre-dressed from the kitchen—or as more people use commercial dressings (photo courtesy Flavor For Life). [2] The easiest switch is to serve EVOO with…
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Olive oil has long had its shady side. Purchasing a bottle of extra virgin is no guarantee of getting high quality, extra virgin oil. Studies over the years have pinpointed the shenanigans of some bottlers. The latest study, conducted by the USDA and the International Olive Council, showed that they continue. That container of EVOO…
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