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lestblight Jan 11, 2010 08:42 AM

Fairway brooklyn- Olive oils- which do you recommend?

sorry for the duplicate post.. but the other wasn't very clear-

" so im making it to fairway this weekend.. besides Barbera any other oils recommended?

which are your faves? and why ?

http://www.fairwaymarket.com/shop/hom...

also.. can you let me know your pick for extra virgin and regular cooking olive oil?

also.. can i use EVO for infusing garlic etc ?

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    AimeeD Jan 11, 2010 10:52 AM

    Olave extra virgin from Chile.
    I love to use it for salad dressings- it has a nice fruity flavor.
    Fairway has it for a good price. I think I paid $16 for a liter.

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    1. re: AimeeD
      Steve R Jan 11, 2010 12:06 PM

      Steve Jenkins is the guru behind Fairway's olive oils and you can read his thoughts at:

      http://www.the-feedbag.com/the-sit-down/revisit-fairways-olive-oil-messiah &

      www.fairwaymarket.com/blog/

    2. goodhealthgourmet Jan 11, 2010 09:03 AM

      the link you posted was incomplete/broken. here's the full one:
      http://www.fairwaymarket.com/shop/hom...

      you may also discover once you get to the store that they have varieties/brands there that aren't available on the web site.

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      1. re: goodhealthgourmet
        lestblight Jan 11, 2010 09:19 AM

        ah thanks for the correction.

        yup i plan on checking the selection,, but i know they have some you cant taste..

        I was planning on buying a few so would love some suggestions on what to look out for.

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