August 27, 2012

The Olive Press Review

A tasty oil and vinegar combination can take a dish from okay to amazing. When I found The Olive Press and saw their flavored oils and vinegars, I knew that I had to try them.  I was sent the Multi Fiesta Pack which retails for $38.

This pack comes with Champagne Balsamic, Mission EVOO, Limonato Olive Oil, Strawberry Balsamic, Blood Orange Olive Oil and Italian Blend EVOO. I love the wood case that these come in. It is pretty enough to store on your counter.

The first one that I tried was the Limonato Olive Oil. I recently bought a ton of sugar snap peas on a great sale and decided to cook some of them up for dinner. I added about 2 teaspoons of oil to a non-stick pan, heated it up and added my pea pods. I cooked them for about 8 minutes on medium heat. They were very tasty! My husband and I were both a fan. It was slightly lemony and you could tell that it was a good quality oil.
Limonato (lemon) olive oil

The following night, I made us some giant salads with chopped romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes and green peppers. I drizzled on some Champagne Balsamic and a bit of the Mission EVOO.  Both were delicious. It did not need any additional flavors which I usually do add some nutritional yeast and garlic to my salad dressings. Compared to other balsamic vinegars, it was stronger and had more flavor which meant that I could use less. My husband really liked it too.

I am impressed with this set of oils and vinegars. All three that I have tasted so far are very tasty. I believe that by using better quality ingredients like these, you can focus on using less ingredients and can taste the food better.

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  1. I think my mom would love these! She's a big fan of cooking with oils and they sound quite tasty :)

    Great review!

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  2. Love the olive press it's right here in Sonoma

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  3. Great review! For anyone looking to cook or supply their restaurant, Yakutta offers high-quality wholesale olive oil that’s perfect for recipes or bulk culinary use.

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  4. I enjoyed reading this review, especially the practical side of using olive oil in everyday cooking. It’s interesting how much the choice of oil can change depending on the recipe and how it will be used. For food manufacturers, having different oil options can also be useful when working on new products or formulations.

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