High Quality Olive Oils and Vinegars
Sample more than 50 varieties of the finest, freshest imported extra virgin olive oils, all natural, aged balsamic vinegars and specialty oils. Our olives are grown and pressed by artisans and small farms throughout the world and are 100% extra virgin, unfiltered and settled. All of our oils and vinegars are imported to our stores in Asheville and Charlotte and bottled locally on site.
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Featured Recipes
Spicy Cheddar Cheese Puffs with Harissa Infused Olive Oil
Often during the holidays when you need a break from all the heavy sweets you just crave something savory and light. Especially with all the parties...
Asian Short Ribs with Toasted Sesame Oil
This Kobe-style short ribs marinade comes to us from Sherry Holbrook, wife of Costco meat buyer Doug Holbrook. We bought boneless beef short ribs...
Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup with Spicy Olive Oil
As the fall temperatures get cooler, we always seem to remember how nothing satisfies better than a warm bowl of soup. And why settle for something...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
Another great holiday meal tradition is roasting vegetables. Rather than the usual potatoes and carrots, oven roasted Brussels sprouts are a welcome...
Educational Resources
Why Cooking with Extra Virgin Olive Oil is ALWAYS Better For You
Smoke Point vs. Free Fatty Acids Below you will find a handy dandy chart relating specific FFA (Free Fatty Acids) of extra virgin olive oil to its...
Oil and Vinegar FAQs
Q: What is Extra Virgin Olive Oil? To produce olive oil, ripe olives are crushed and cold pressed to extract the oil. It is best to do this...
How To Taste Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Just as different types of grapes make different wines, different types of olives make distinct types of olive oil. The olives are also impacted by...
What is Mother?
People often ask questions about vinegar, so we thought it might be helpful to pass along some information that we hope you find interesting and...