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This guide offers four rules for selecting high-quality olive oil, emphasizing factors like labeling, storage, origin, and aroma. Choosing the right oil enhances cooking and flavor.
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4 Rules for Buying the Best Olive Oil By Andy Baraghani Published Aug. 26, 2025Updated Aug. 26, 2025 Treat olive oil like the star it is, and it will pay you back in dividends. Iโve always cared about olive oil, probably more than most. Even in my early 20s, when I was broke and still learning how to cook, long before becoming a cookbook author and recipe creator, I kept two bottles on hand: one for cooking, and another for moments that called for something more special โ the arrival of perfect summer tomatoes or a fluffy flatbread still warm from the oven. It felt a little dramatic at the time. Now, while I know itโs a splurge, I usually have seven or eight open at once. Thatโs not because I think everyone should, but because Iโve seen how much olive oil can change what youโre eating and different producers make oils with a range of tastes. Having two on hand โ one sturdy, affordable extra-virgin for cooking, and a more vibrant, nuanced one for drizzling over vegetables, whiski...
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