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It depends on what you want,Keith. If you are literally just looking for the cheapest Olive oil,then look no further than the usual suspects (Lidl,Aldi,Netto,Leader Price etc). Perfectly good for most general cooking/salads.
Without being flippant,if you really are looking for the best oils at the most favourable prices,then Kate is partially right;but you'll have to go to Italy for that. IMHO,theirs is streets ahead of anything from round here or Spain.
Without being flippant,if you really are looking for the best oils at the most favourable prices,then Kate is partially right;but you'll have to go to Italy for that. IMHO,theirs is streets ahead of anything from round here or Spain.
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I have an Italian couple who visits my home about 5 or 6 times each year. They bring all kinds of French goodies to bring home into Torino but they never bring any oil from France. Maybe there's a reason.
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Hi Keith
It seems that you are really serious about the olive oils, so I'll put my best information in this post.
OLIVE OIL TREASURE CHART
Like most treasure charts, there are some missing information. This is good, since too many will find this treasure. This quest will be found across the border into Spain.
Here's the information which I can pass.
From Banyuls, take the road towards Puig del Mas. If you follow the route towards South, this little road will pass the Col de Bast, and continue towards Col de Rumpissar. I have been showing the information which was found on the IGN Banyuls, col du Perthus.
When your car arrives at the Col de Rumpissar there will still have another nice road but my map doesn't show the Spanish road. Cross the border and then drive down the Spanish road. Shortly you will arrive in a small village and it has a Olive Oil company there. This Olive Oil is the best Oil around our area, from what the ledgend tells.
Even better than finding this great source of Olive Oil, it has a small hotel and it serves a Great Lunch. So, if you're taking this road from Banyuls, make sure you arrive at this village at lunch time. Of course good vino tinto is in abundace.
This route is a good variation from Banyuls towards Figures. This can also be found from driving on the Spanish roads from Figures. In any case, this is the best way for this visit.
Maybe some of the other posters on the A-D know about this chart but they will not give this special directions. This is part of the legend on the Olive Oil Treasure Chart.
Let us know, if you find the place.
Blackduff
It seems that you are really serious about the olive oils, so I'll put my best information in this post.
OLIVE OIL TREASURE CHART
Like most treasure charts, there are some missing information. This is good, since too many will find this treasure. This quest will be found across the border into Spain.
Here's the information which I can pass.
From Banyuls, take the road towards Puig del Mas. If you follow the route towards South, this little road will pass the Col de Bast, and continue towards Col de Rumpissar. I have been showing the information which was found on the IGN Banyuls, col du Perthus.
When your car arrives at the Col de Rumpissar there will still have another nice road but my map doesn't show the Spanish road. Cross the border and then drive down the Spanish road. Shortly you will arrive in a small village and it has a Olive Oil company there. This Olive Oil is the best Oil around our area, from what the ledgend tells.
Even better than finding this great source of Olive Oil, it has a small hotel and it serves a Great Lunch. So, if you're taking this road from Banyuls, make sure you arrive at this village at lunch time. Of course good vino tinto is in abundace.
This route is a good variation from Banyuls towards Figures. This can also be found from driving on the Spanish roads from Figures. In any case, this is the best way for this visit.
Maybe some of the other posters on the A-D know about this chart but they will not give this special directions. This is part of the legend on the Olive Oil Treasure Chart.
Let us know, if you find the place.
Blackduff
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Which magazine did a test of extra virgin olive oils this month where 4 experts did a blind test of 12 popular UK olive oils. My usual oil Carapelli (84p per 100ml) got one star along with M&S (57p per 100ml) and Morrison's (46p per 100ml) with advice to leave it on the shelf!
Asda's (46p per 100ml) and Napolina (84p per 100ml) got two stars. Sainsbury's (54p per 100ml), Bertolli Originale (76p per 100ml) and Felippo Berio (78p per 100ml) got three stars.
The best buy four star oils were Waitrose, Aldi Evoo and Lidl Primadonna. The experts said Waitrose oil (50p per 100ml) had a great taste with hints of pepper and chilli and didn't leave a waxy aftertaste. Primadonna from Lidl (33p for 100ml) was described as a delicate oil that's ideal for everyday use and for dressing salads. Aldi's Evoo(33p per 100ml) had an enticing aroma of tropical fruits and lemon with a well balanced taste.
Asda's (46p per 100ml) and Napolina (84p per 100ml) got two stars. Sainsbury's (54p per 100ml), Bertolli Originale (76p per 100ml) and Felippo Berio (78p per 100ml) got three stars.
The best buy four star oils were Waitrose, Aldi Evoo and Lidl Primadonna. The experts said Waitrose oil (50p per 100ml) had a great taste with hints of pepper and chilli and didn't leave a waxy aftertaste. Primadonna from Lidl (33p for 100ml) was described as a delicate oil that's ideal for everyday use and for dressing salads. Aldi's Evoo(33p per 100ml) had an enticing aroma of tropical fruits and lemon with a well balanced taste.
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I've been thinking this over and am now asking myself, why would you want the cheapest olive oil? Does it have to be olive oil? What do you want it for?
If you are looking for an oil for cooking, why not use something cheaper like grapeseed, sunflower or corn oil? The problem with poor quality olive oil is that it can be bitter.
Agree that the Lidl one is pretty good for sautes and so on but I would choose something more fragrant for salad dressings and the Moulin de Llevant is pretty good.
If you are looking for an oil for cooking, why not use something cheaper like grapeseed, sunflower or corn oil? The problem with poor quality olive oil is that it can be bitter.
Agree that the Lidl one is pretty good for sautes and so on but I would choose something more fragrant for salad dressings and the Moulin de Llevant is pretty good.
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Ilove olive oil,i didn't want the cheapest,simply wanted the oil at a good price thanks Keith.Santiago wrote:I've been thinking this over and am now asking myself, why would you want the cheapest olive oil? Does it have to be olive oil? What do you want it for?
If you are looking for an oil for cooking, why not use something cheaper like grapeseed, sunflower or corn oil? The problem with poor quality olive oil is that it can be bitter.
Agree that the Lidl one is pretty good for sautes and so on but I would choose something more fragrant for salad dressings and the Moulin de Llevant is pretty good.
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I didn't want the cheapest but the best price,if that makes sense,thanks Keith.Santiago wrote:I've been thinking this over and am now asking myself, why would you want the cheapest olive oil? Does it have to be olive oil? What do you want it for?
If you are looking for an oil for cooking, why not use something cheaper like grapeseed, sunflower or corn oil? The problem with poor quality olive oil is that it can be bitter.
Agree that the Lidl one is pretty good for sautes and so on but I would choose something more fragrant for salad dressings and the Moulin de Llevant is pretty good.
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I will pay you a visit in September,thanks for the info,Keith.Santiago wrote:I've been thinking this over and am now asking myself, why would you want the cheapest olive oil? Does it have to be olive oil? What do you want it for?
If you are looking for an oil for cooking, why not use something cheaper like grapeseed, sunflower or corn oil? The problem with poor quality olive oil is that it can be bitter.
Agree that the Lidl one is pretty good for sautes and so on but I would choose something more fragrant for salad dressings and the Moulin de Llevant is pretty good.
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Received the LIDL publicity for this week just this morning!!
Pages 8 through 13 are dedicated to Italian products Wed. 5th August.
On page 9, bottom right, there are some interesting "quality" olive oils.
On the same page there are some Modena balsamic vinegars too!
Forza Italia!!
Pages 8 through 13 are dedicated to Italian products Wed. 5th August.
On page 9, bottom right, there are some interesting "quality" olive oils.
On the same page there are some Modena balsamic vinegars too!
Forza Italia!!
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