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Old December 19th, 2003, 08:15 PM
determined
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I've never used olive oil, but have enjoyed it at restaurants, so last night
I decided to buy some. I was overwhelmed with the choices! I don't really
know the difference between extra virgin, blah blah blah. What is the
difference?

det


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Old December 19th, 2003, 08:41 PM
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On 12/19/2003 2:15 PM, determined wrote:
I've never used olive oil, but have enjoyed it at restaurants, so last night
I decided to buy some. I was overwhelmed with the choices! I don't really
know the difference between extra virgin, blah blah blah. What is the
difference?

det


Extra virgin should be first pressing (the olives are pressed multiple
times) and has more Omega 3s.

Here are some articles that might help.

Olive Oils: Lynne's Bargain-Priced Picks
http://www.splendidtable.org/gourmet...oliveoil.shtml

INGREDIENT HIGHLIGHT: CHOOSING OLIVE OIL
http://www.eatingwell.com/articles_r..._highlight.htm

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Old December 19th, 2003, 09:31 PM
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On 12/19/2003 2:15 PM, determined wrote:
I've never used olive oil, but have enjoyed it at restaurants, so last

night
I decided to buy some. I was overwhelmed with the choices! I don't

really
know the difference between extra virgin, blah blah blah. What is the
difference?

det


Extra virgin should be first pressing (the olives are pressed multiple
times) and has more Omega 3s.

Here are some articles that might help.

Olive Oils: Lynne's Bargain-Priced Picks
http://www.splendidtable.org/gourmet...oliveoil.shtml

INGREDIENT HIGHLIGHT: CHOOSING OLIVE OIL

http://www.eatingwell.com/articles_r..._highlight.htm

Thanks. And it's my understanding that olive oil doesn't hold up well to
heat - so, no grilling with it?

det


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Old December 19th, 2003, 10:18 PM
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In article , determined
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Thanks. And it's my understanding that olive oil doesn't hold up well to
heat - so, no grilling with it?


It has a pretty low smoking point. If you do cook with it, Virgin will
hold up to heat much better than Extra Virgin. Extra has a little more
flavor, so I tend to use that more in things like salads where I won't
be cooking it. I keep a bottle of each on-hand.
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Old December 19th, 2003, 10:22 PM
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Especially the Extra-virgin olive oil. very low smoke point, use it in
dressings.

regular olive oil is OK for grilling, as long as you don't have heat
cranked so high the grill is shaking :-)

determined wrote:

"jmk" wrote in message
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On 12/19/2003 2:15 PM, determined wrote:


I've never used olive oil, but have enjoyed it at restaurants, so last


night


I decided to buy some. I was overwhelmed with the choices! I don't


really


know the difference between extra virgin, blah blah blah. What is the
difference?

det


Extra virgin should be first pressing (the olives are pressed multiple
times) and has more Omega 3s.

Here are some articles that might help.

Olive Oils: Lynne's Bargain-Priced Picks
http://www.splendidtable.org/gourmet...oliveoil.shtml

INGREDIENT HIGHLIGHT: CHOOSING OLIVE OIL



http://www.eatingwell.com/articles_r..._highlight.htm

Thanks. And it's my understanding that olive oil doesn't hold up well to
heat - so, no grilling with it?

det





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Old December 19th, 2003, 10:39 PM
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determined wrote:
"jmk" wrote in message
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On 12/19/2003 2:15 PM, determined wrote:

I've never used olive oil, but have enjoyed it at restaurants, so last


night

I decided to buy some. I was overwhelmed with the choices! I don't


really

know the difference between extra virgin, blah blah blah. What is the
difference?

det


Extra virgin should be first pressing (the olives are pressed multiple
times) and has more Omega 3s.

Here are some articles that might help.

Olive Oils: Lynne's Bargain-Priced Picks
http://www.splendidtable.org/gourmet...oliveoil.shtml

INGREDIENT HIGHLIGHT: CHOOSING OLIVE OIL


http://www.eatingwell.com/articles_r..._highlight.htm

Thanks. And it's my understanding that olive oil doesn't hold up well to
heat - so, no grilling with it?


No. I mean grilling is fine. It has a lower smoke point -- starts to
smoke at lower temps than some other oils -- but not so low that it's
problematic, IMHP.

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Old December 19th, 2003, 11:05 PM
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"jmk" wrote in message
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determined wrote:
"jmk" wrote in message
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On 12/19/2003 2:15 PM, determined wrote:

I've never used olive oil, but have enjoyed it at restaurants, so last


night

I decided to buy some. I was overwhelmed with the choices! I don't


really

know the difference between extra virgin, blah blah blah. What is the
difference?

det

Extra virgin should be first pressing (the olives are pressed multiple
times) and has more Omega 3s.

Here are some articles that might help.

Olive Oils: Lynne's Bargain-Priced Picks
http://www.splendidtable.org/gourmet...oliveoil.shtml

INGREDIENT HIGHLIGHT: CHOOSING OLIVE OIL



http://www.eatingwell.com/articles_r..._highlight.htm

Thanks. And it's my understanding that olive oil doesn't hold up well

to
heat - so, no grilling with it?


No. I mean grilling is fine. It has a lower smoke point -- starts to
smoke at lower temps than some other oils -- but not so low that it's
problematic, IMHP.

--
jmk in NC

One thing I've found really nice when using olive oil is an oil sprayer.
It's great for coating vegetables for grilling or baking.



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Old December 20th, 2003, 01:22 AM
Brad Sheppard
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Extra virgin has more flavor. Check your supermarket for the extra
virgin brand that says "for dipping bread" - that's truly yummy on
bread and crackers. The extra virgin also has more anti-oxidants. BTW
olive oil is heart-friendly and is the basis of the Mediterranean
diet.

"determined" wrote in message ...
I've never used olive oil, but have enjoyed it at restaurants, so last night
I decided to buy some. I was overwhelmed with the choices! I don't really
know the difference between extra virgin, blah blah blah. What is the
difference?

det

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Old December 20th, 2003, 11:51 AM
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"determined" wrote in message
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I've never used olive oil, but have enjoyed it at restaurants, so last

night
I decided to buy some. I was overwhelmed with the choices! I don't

really
know the difference between extra virgin, blah blah blah. What is the
difference?

det

Olive oil rules this earth. I've cooked with it all my life.

Cold Pressed Extra Virgin is best to not cook with, as it will burn first.
This is the kind you want to drizzle on salads, raw veggies, etc.

Light is good for cooking.

Do some reading about it at www.epicurious.com

Martha



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Old December 20th, 2003, 11:51 AM
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"determined" wrote in message
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"jmk" wrote in message
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On 12/19/2003 2:15 PM, determined wrote:
I've never used olive oil, but have enjoyed it at restaurants, so last

night
I decided to buy some. I was overwhelmed with the choices! I don't

really
know the difference between extra virgin, blah blah blah. What is the
difference?

det


Extra virgin should be first pressing (the olives are pressed multiple
times) and has more Omega 3s.

Here are some articles that might help.

Olive Oils: Lynne's Bargain-Priced Picks
http://www.splendidtable.org/gourmet...oliveoil.shtml

INGREDIENT HIGHLIGHT: CHOOSING OLIVE OIL


http://www.eatingwell.com/articles_r...t_highlight.ht
m

Thanks. And it's my understanding that olive oil doesn't hold up well to
heat - so, no grilling with it?

det


Sure. you can grill with it, I do it all the time. Just make sure you're
using it with foods that don't need to cook a long time. It's perfect for
fish, for example.

Martha





 




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