FoodBanter.com - View Single Post

Dog3 wrote:
>
> :
>
> > I realize this is an old topic, but I am new to the group so...
> >
> > We have been using extra LIGHT olive oil for routine cooking, but I have
> > been told Canola is just as good (and is a lot less expensive).
> >
> > Opinions? Experiences? Web sites with real info??
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > LB
>
> I use Canola for cooking many things and have had no bad experiences with
> it. I use olive oils for many things also. I have no experience with extra
> light olive oil. Can you elaborate a bit about the 'extra light'?
>
> Michael
>
> --
> "I stayed up all night playing poker with tarot cards. I got a full house
> and four people died.
> -Steven Wright

Extra light is the tasteless version, which is what we want for that
type of cooking (NO olive oil taste)).

Sounds like Canola is the way to go.

LB