From a Tuscan gem to a supermarket exclusive, there’s an olive oil for every occasion and palate
Photo: Food52 Stand in front of the olive-oil section at any grocery store and you’ll start asking questions. Is this one better for cooking or finishing? Should I stick to Italian oils, or try Californian, Greek, or Spanish? Is there such a thing as a good and cheap olive?
$14 at Amazon Buy $10 at Walmart Buy Best olive oil for finishing Tenuta Di Capezzana Extra Virgin Olive Oil But if you’re looking for an oil to drizzle over your food for added flavor, this one from Tuscany is your best bet. It came recommended by two of the experts we consulted — Jenkins and Erin Shambura, the owner and chef at Fausto in Brooklyn. Jenkins told us that Tuscan EVOO “is the best oil in the world,” and that Tenuta di Capezzana, which is produced outside Florence, is her go-to.
$21 at Amazon Buy $21 at Amazon Buy Best olive oil for snacking Zoe Extra Virgin Olive Oil $23 Oron loves this EVOO, which is cold pressed from Spanish Cornicabra olives, giving it what she calls its “rich and fruity flavor and the most beautiful color.” Oron likes it so much she mostly uses it as a condiment for various snacks. She drizzles it on crudités, bowls of homemade hummus, and for dipping torn pieces of baguette to enjoy while she cooks.
$38 for 2 at Food52 Buy $37 at Nordstrom Buy Best olive oil when you need it in two hours Just FreshDirect Organic 100% Italian Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Supermarket EVOO brands tend to get a bad reputation, but the next time you need a quick fix, food writer Hannah Howard suggests FreshDirect’s brand. The online shopping site has an Italian organic olive oil for everyday purposes, as well as an early harvest EVOO from Sicily that’s available only for limited periods.
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