EVOO

 

Today, September 30, is Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day.  Does that make you want to roam through an olive grove just like the one in this picture?

Extra virgin olive oil, or EVOO, is the highest quality of all olive oils.  Through grinding and pressing, oil is extracted from the olives without the presence of heat or chemical extraction methods.  It is loaded with antioxidants and lots of monounsaturated fat which is one of the healthy fats to have in our diets.

Note:  Monounsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature and solid when chilled.  Saturated fats and trans fats are solid at room temperature.

The process of certifying EVOO to be the level of quality it is supposed be is time-consuming and rigorous.  This is partly why EVOO is more expensive than other olive oils.  But the expense is worth it if you love the pure flavor and the high quality of this oil.

I keep a bottle in my kitchen at all times.

So celebrate the day today by making some pasta with a little EVOO and some grated parmesan, or perhaps a nice loaf of bread.  Just break off a chunk, dip it in the oil, and enjoy.