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Homer called it "liquid gold". Its mystical glow illuminated history. Olive oil has been more than mere food to the peoples of the Mediterranean: it has been medicinal, magical, an endless source of fascination and wonder and the fountain of great wealth and power. The olive tree, symbol of abundance, glory and peace, gave its leafy branches to crown the victorious in friendly games and bloody war, and the oil of its fruit has anointed the noblest of heads throughout history. Olive crowns and olive branches, emblems of benediction and purification, were ritually offered to deities and powerful figures: some were even found in Tutankhamen's tomb.

Today we value extra-virgin olive oil for its nutritional and healthful virtues. It is the most digestible of the edible fats: it helps to assimilate vitamins A, D and K; it contains so-called essential acids that cannot be produced by our own bodies and slows down the aging process. It is also valued for its culinary virtues and sensory properties of: flavor, bouquet, and color. Enjoy this collection of olive oils from Greece, Italy, Portugal, and Australia to experience the range of flavors contained in this tiny gem of a fruit:

O Extra Virgin Olive Oil: This extra virgin olive oil from California is fresh, light and healthy. Cold-pressed and delicious, this house blend is made from an international collection of olives, each variety hand-picked from a small family farm. (200ml.)
Olio Carli Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Made only from the taggiasche olive, a smaller olive with tremendous flavor, native to Italy, with hints of almond and a very fresh quality this is oil for those who crave the best the world has to offer. Enjoy this superb extra virgin oil drizzled over steak, salads or especially fish. (500ml.)
Thuelma Extra Olive Oil: Protected Denomination of Origin Catalan extra virgin olive oil made exclusively from arbequina olives.(17 fl oz.)
Renieris Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Crete: For 2,000 years, people have journeyed to Crete for its highly prized olive oil. Here, the Renieris family grows, crushes, and bottles this exceptional olive oil on their hillside estate overlooking the Bay of Kissamos. Savor this unique oil's bouquet and harmonious flavors with hints of artichoke and arugula. (500ml.)

Please Note: Any oil temporarily out of stock will be substituted with a similar oil.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.8 stars

(based on 4 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Flavorful(4)

Best Uses:

Dipping(3), Salads(3)

Describe Yourself:

Chef(3)

Delicious!

By E

from Mons, Belgium on 3/24/2009

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Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful, Non-Perishable, Rich

Best Uses:

Dipping, Pasta, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olive Oils of the World Collection:

Almost every night i use one of the oils in my dinner entrees.

Great!

By Kathy from Everett, WA on 2/11/2009

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Pros:

Creamy, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Dipping, Pasta, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olive Oils of the World Collection:

I have ordered these olive oils several times and have never been disappointed. If one of the oils is not available, the substitutions have been wonderful.

Makes a great gift

By sbarna411

from Plattsmouth, NE on 11/22/2008

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Pros:

Flavorful

Best Uses:

Dipping, Marinade, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olive Oils of the World Collection:

I got this product for a gift for a family member. The only complaint was that they were afraid they couldn't use it all! The oils come from a variety of regions and one can taste the rich differences in the olives. Great gift for a cook or healthy eater.

A "good" fat

By The Food Lady

from Minnesota on 11/22/2007

Pros:

A monounsaturated fat, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Anytime

Describe Yourself:

Dietitian

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Olive Oils of the World Collection:

Use as a substitution for trans-fat laden vegetable shortening

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