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
Fresh Guacamole with Jalapeno Balsamic
Another seasonal item right about now is a big bowl of tortilla chips and a fresh batch of guacamole. A customer told us she loves making guacamole...
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...
Spicy Calabrian Pesto Pasta Chips
This Tik Tok trending recipe of pasta chips turned out fantastic. If you have an air fryer it’s quite simple. Take cooked pasta, season it and...
Asian Carrot-Ginger Dressing with Honey Ginger Balsamic Vinegar
If you like the ginger dressing you find at many Japanese restaurants, then you’ll love this easy mayo-free version with our Honey Ginger balsamic...
Educational Resources
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...
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...
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...
Guide for Replacing Butter With Olive Oil
Those seeking a diet lower in cholesterol, having less saturated fat or using only vegetarian ingredients will find substituting olive oil for butter...