8 hours ago, SLB said:For a decade, my basic mild olive oil, not for dressing or finishing, was Fairway Market's blend. I'd buy the 3-liter cans, and be very happy.
Well. Something Has Happened.
I bought a can last week that was so bitter I thought it might be rancid. I tried to give it peppery -- I've had Sicilian oils that pack some serious bite. But no. Ultimately I decided it was just bitter, after trying to cook with it (I know this is idiotic, to try to cook the bitter out of oil . . . but WHO HAS TIME TO LUG OLIVE OIL BACK TO THE STORE???).
Sigh. I found the time, complained to the store, and exchanged it for a new can.
Unfortunately , it's giving the same bitter. I mean, this stuff is nasty. I sent a detailed email back to the store manager, and will be taking it back for a refund.
So now I need a recommendation a decently priced genuinely mild-flavored olive oil that I can get in larger volumes. I know the oils I like for finishing, and don't have any interest in purchasing them in large quantities. I'm hoping to short-cut the ole' trial and error method, sigh.
You guys got any recs?
I buy the 3 liter cans of Bertolli oil. But not the extra virgin - just the regular for a mild oil for everyday use.
