Extra virgin olive oil is one of the great treasures of Italian cooking, but it is also surrounded by myths. From color and bitterness to “light” oils, flavor add-ins, cultivars, and the idea that all olive oil is basically the same, this FAQ cuts through the confusion and shows what real EVOO is all about. If you want to understand what makes a great olive oil truly great, and why source, craft, and tasting matter so much, this is the place to start.

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