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The
History of Olive Oil:
 Olive oil has been used for more than 4,000 years by the people
of the Mediterranean and although several nations have claimed
the olive tree as their own, we will never be sure of its exact
origin.
Records and artifacts show that it was the Greeks and Egyptians
who first cultivated olive trees and traded in olive oil but
that it was the Romans, who during the expansion of their Empire
introduced olive groves throughout southern Europe and North
Africa and produced oil in considerable volume for the first
time in history.
Following the fall of the Roman Empire, the importance of olive
oil declined and indeed it was not until the end of the nineteenth
century and the impact of the Industrial Revolution that large-scale
production once more occurred. Very little olive oil was consumed
in the U.K. up until the late 1970's but thereafter, its newly
discovered health benefits combined with a growing interest
in more cosmopolitan cuisine, triggered a surge in demand which
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Sicilian Sunset Olive Oil: (Sicily)
A wonderful everyday 100% extra-virgin first press olive oil direct from Manfredi
and Figli, the most fabled producer of fine olive oils in Sicily! Terrific
on salads (it brings out the flavor of any vegetable), as a dipping oil, a
finish oil, or as an ingredient on your favorite recipe, this oil will become
one of your favorites!
$19.50 per bottle, FREE Shipping.
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Barbera Olive Oil: (Sicily)
“Barbera’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil has a fresh, green flavor that
needs little adornment. Use this as a finishing oil; never cook with it because
heating destroys the special edge to the flavor. Add some sea salt and fresh
ground pepper for a simply delicious dipping oil for warm bread; drizzle a spoonful
of this flavorful oil over grilled veggies, hot soups, steaks sizzling off the
grill (season first with garlic and pepper) and add to homemade sauces after
they have finished cooking. It is also delicious in bruschetta and other salads.
Not recommended for use in vinaigrettes, as the flavors will compete rather than
complement.” 16.9 oz., 500ml.
$24.50 per bottle, FREE Shipping.
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Gianni Calogiuri Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil
from Puglia
The cultivation of olive trees in the Salento district
goes back to the 7th century. In the reign of Emperor Augustus
the cultivation of olive trees was the primary job of the people
of Salento. In this pleasant place, Lizzanello, the Calogiuri
family dedicated themselves to olives and oil for generations
(since 1825). Gianni Calogiuri, is the latest generation of
the Calogiuri family. Respectful of family traditions, in the
month of November, their crusher cold crushes the olives with
care and extracts the oil with the method of “Affiorato” (surfacing).
We offer five flavorful infused extra virgin olive oils from
Gianni Calogiuri:
Lemon: This oil is excellent to season green salads and fish.
Rosemary: This oil is suitable to aromatize roasted meats and boiled meats.
Garlic: This oil is great for seasoning bruschetta, fish, and shellfish.
Oregano: This oil is perfect on pizza, pecorino
cheeses and with base dishes of tomato.
Chili: This oil gives
flavor to sauces, seasons meat, pasta, drizzled on cheese.
Flavors
all sold separately.
8.5 fluid ounces Price: $11.99/ btl, Free Shipping.
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