Andy <q> wrote in :

> PeterL said...
>
>> http://tinyurl.com/yllfew
>>
>> Here in Brisbane we're limited to what we can get, so I go for
> Carbonell.
>>
>> I like the taste. That's all that matters.
>
>
> From your link:
>
> "Unlike wine, olive oil is always better in the year of its
production,
> and the colour – ranging from pale golden yellow to deep green –
> generally has no bearing on its taste."
>
>
> Thanks for the link, PeterL!


No worries.


>
> I'm still put off by the dark glass and labels obscurring the oil,


I always go for Spanish oil as it seems to have more flavour than the
Greek or Italian oils.


>so I
> stick with my old standard. I wish there was an extra virgin olive
> tasting to attend and buy from, like a wine tasting.
>

Several wine tastings I've been to have had oil 'tastings' at the same
time.
Picture 3-4 large white dishes (like bird baths!!) filled with different
oils........ and loads of crusty bread to dip in and try them.......
YUM!!!

I've even done it here at home to teach some friends the difference
between good Olive Oil, Avocado oil and Canola oil!!




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Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia

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