• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Rezel Kealoha

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • About
  • My Portfolio
  • Subscribe
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • About
    • My Portfolio
    • Subscribe
    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Blog » Life & Style

    Published: Nov 28, 2017 · Modified: Dec 6, 2017 by Rezel Kealoha · This post may contain affiliate links · 135 Comments

    How Corto Olive Oil Convinced Me To Not Buy The Cheap Stuff

    I was recently granted the opportunity to go on a press trip to spend a few days learning about California olive oil production at Corto Olive Co.  It was a fully sponsored trip, but all opinions are my own in this post.  All photographs were taken by Alexander Rubin.

     

    In the Olive Groves

    Back in October at the start of the olive harvest season I was invited to learn all the things about olive oil production.  It was one of the most memorable experiences I've had so far being a food blogger.  Spending a few days with Corto Olive Co. really changed my mind about buying the cheapest olive oil on the shelf.

    Who else is guilty of buying that $5.00 olive oil in a plastic bottle??  I was - 100%.  I used to look for Italian olive oil specifically thinking it was the best of the best, but the thing is Italian olive oil is not regulated, but tightly controlled within Italy so we really don't know what is in those bottles.  The tampering of what is in those Italian oils are so prevalent that 60 Minutes even did a story on it.  I watched it, yet I still bought the cheap stuff.  It wasn't until I saw how much planning and care is put into producing that bottle of olive oil that I started appreciating it.

    What is striking about olive oil in California is that only a small portion of growers choose to grow olives.  To give you an idea of the scale, there are approximately 1 million acres of almonds grown in California as opposed to 40,000 acres.   This makes California olive oil pretty rare and special.  We are pretty lucky to have it grown here just a few hours from San Francisco.

    From how it's grown, to how it's pressed, stored and packaged it all makes a difference and it all starts during harvest season between October and November.

    corto olive oil

    Olives are deemed ripe when they start turning from green to purple. It's a very small window to harvest olives at peek.

    corto olive oil
    I got to experience this trip with Cynthia (Confetti Kitchen) Renee (Laurel Street Kitchen), Betsy (Betsy Life) and Shannon (Good Food PR)

    corto olive oil

    corto olive oil

    The trees were planted and pruned exactly like grape vines at Corto.  This is so that they are able to use the same equipment used in harvesting grapes.  It makes for fast harvesting and keeps the olives intact by using the harvester machines gentle picking fingers.  The faster you pick ripe olives the better to keep the amazing macro nutrients found in olive oil.

    corto olive oil

    corto olive oil

    At the Mill

    Just a few hours after the olives are harvested they are transported to the Mill where they cold press the olives to extract the oils.  It's very important to extract the oil as fast as possible as the olives start fermenting right when they are picked.  They start losing nutrients as the minutes go by.

    corto olive oil

    corto olive oil

    corto olive oil
    Brady Whitlow - President Corto Olive Co.

    All the olives are optically sorted before they are crushed and milled into mush and then cold pressed into olive oil.  The smell when you walk into the mill is amazing.  The only way I can describe it, is that it smelt so green and fresh.  Everything is temperature controlled and the oil is protected from oxygen through out the whole process.

    corto olive oil

    corto olive oil

    During the tour we had the opportunity to taste the freshest olive oil ever.  These olives were just harvested and pressed.  The taste is amazing and because the nutrients are still intact you can feel a slight burning sensation in your throat when you swallow it.  That burning feeling are antioxidants being released into your body.

    corto olive oil

    Lunch at San Tomo

    After our olive grove and mill tour we had lunch at the Corto family residence.  You know when you have made it in life when you have so much property that you have to give your house of residence a name.

    Walking through San Tomo was a dream and when we saw where we were eating for lunch our jaws dropped.  It was in the middle of a private olive grove next to the guest house.

    corto olive oil

    corto olive oil

    corto olive oil

    corto olive oil

    The amazing food was prepared by Chef Emily Kendall.  All of her dishes were lovingly prepared and highlighted the freshness of Corto olive oil beautifully.

    corto olive oil

    corto olive oil

     

    corto olive oil

    One of the best things I ate during the trip was this olive oil gelato.  It inspired me to create my own spin on it - a vegan olive oil pudding.

    Learning the Science of Good Ass Olive Oil

    After our epic lunch we sat down to learn more about olive oil with the Master Miller David.  He is a man of many talents and one of them is knowing when and how to extract the best olive oil ever.

    corto olive oil

    We spent a few hours tasting olive oil from the best to the worst.  We also learned the chemical structure of an olive (it was THAT detailed).  Detailed yet informative.

    corto olive oil

    My key take aways from the olive oil tasting and science section of the trip were these things:

    1. When buying olive oil don't look at the expiration date on the bottle.  Look for a bottle that provides a harvest date.  Really good olive oil only retains it's health properties and flavor for a couple of weeks.
    2. Therefore buy only small amounts and make sure it is packaged in either a dark glass bottle OR if you prefer to get a bigger size and go through vast amounts of it, make sure it's packaged in a box that traps light away.  Don't buy anything packed in tin as the contains reactive metals that degrade the olive oil super fast.  It also affects the taste.
    3. Don't decant the olive oil in an oil pourer.  This exposes the oil to the elements.  To properly store olive oil leave it in, in it's original packaging and put it in the cupboard way from light.

    Ending the Day with the Family

    We ended our day with a surprise visit from a real life God Father Dino Cortopassi the founder of Corto Oil Co.  We spent the night getting to know each other more and really spending the night like family.

    I think you can see it through these photos - through out the whole trip there were lots of smiles and laughter.  The Corto Olive Co. is a family run business and we felt it.  Every person that we met really loved their job and what they do and all they really want is for everyone to be educated about how good olive oil is produced.

    corto olive oil

    corto olive oil

    corto olive oil

    corto olive oil

    corto olive oil

    corto olive oil

    I am so happy to have taken part in this year's harvest.  It's so unforgettable that I still talk about it.  This olive oil is so fresh that I want one of you to be able to taste it.  You will not be able to find Corto in the supermarket, but you can find it online here.

    Giveaway

    So I have the pleasure of giving away one Corto’s TRULY EVOO 3 liter FlavorLock Box to one lucky person living in the US.  To be eligible all you have to do is comment below what you would do with 3 liters of the best olive oil in the world.  You must also be a resident of the United States.  That's it!  So simple.

    Giveaway closes on Tuesday the 5th of December 2017 at 9pm PST.

    *** Update Giveaway is now close and the winner Alice has been contacted!  Thank you everyone who entered and I hope you learned more about olive oil in the process!***

    More Life & Style

    • 2021 FILAM Gift Guide
    • Filipiniana Gift Guide 2020
      Filipiniana Gift Guide 2020 - Celebrating Independent Businesses!
    • Pinoy Heritage Lutong Bahay Meal Kit Review
      Pinoy Heritage Lutong Bahay Meal Kit Review
    • Filipiniana 2019 Gift Guide
      Need Better Gift Ideas Look No Further - Filipiniana 2019 Gift Guide

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Helena says

      November 29, 2017 at 10:29 am

      I love olives! They are so tasty, healthy and great to add to most dishes! I am crazy about the fact that you grow them from nothing and use it to deliver all that pleasure to people's tables!

      Reply
    2. April Tablante Baytan says

      November 29, 2017 at 4:59 pm

      I would make olive oil cake and share it with my family and coworkers! I love how simple it is to make olive oil cake, yet it tastes so special and unique!! That on top of drizzling it on everything like toasted or grilled bread.. some tomatos.. YUM!

      Reply
      • Rezel Kealoha says

        November 30, 2017 at 3:08 am

        That sounds like the most perfect way to use this olive oil!

        Reply
    3. RunToTheFinish says

      November 29, 2017 at 5:36 pm

      I learned early on with clothes that it was worth having one quality sweater to a bunch of cheap ones! Funny how it took me longer to understand that with food, but like you, once I've tasted quality I'll never go back!

      Reply
      • Rezel Kealoha says

        November 30, 2017 at 3:08 am

        That is so true! It's so much better to spend on the good stuff!

        Reply
    4. Judith Watson says

      November 29, 2017 at 11:58 pm

      Omg, I could cook all the recipes I haven't been able to make using quality olive oil. Would so love to win this!

      Reply
      • Rezel Kealoha says

        November 30, 2017 at 3:08 am

        Good Luck Judith!!! It's a great way to use the olive oil!

        Reply
    5. starzine says

      November 30, 2017 at 12:03 am

      I would make great dishes and present the dishes to others to enjoy. Bon appétit !

      Reply
    6. Neha Kaul says

      November 30, 2017 at 12:23 am

      Since I cook on a near-daily basis, it would be ideal to use olive oil of such superior quality! I also happen to use it for skincare application and as a makeup remover- it's just such a versatile oil...gentle yet effective!

      Reply
    7. Michelle Igou Klingen says

      November 30, 2017 at 12:26 am

      I would learn how to cook with olive oil. I never use it so it would be a great experience

      Reply
    8. Debbie P says

      November 30, 2017 at 1:46 am

      I will use it to cook great Italian food!

      Reply
    9. disqus_eCzovBJ4Qr says

      November 30, 2017 at 2:35 am

      Homemade salad dressing every night!

      Reply
    10. lefty22 says

      November 30, 2017 at 2:40 am

      I would use it in cooking!

      Reply
    11. polkadotsandcurry says

      November 30, 2017 at 3:05 am

      Good for salad dressings ! Love the table set up .

      Reply
    12. Paol Trenny says

      November 30, 2017 at 3:11 am

      I would make lots of dipping sauces for my family.

      Reply
    13. Elena Vo says

      November 30, 2017 at 5:10 am

      It might sound odd, but I would make CAKES! I know several fantastic recipes that call for olive oil - and the more distinctive the oil's flavor, the better, like a savory rosemary and sea salt cake, or a sweet cardamom and orange olive oil cake, and I would give them to friends and family as holiday favors.

      Reply
    14. Donnie Ray Barnett II says

      November 30, 2017 at 10:23 am

      I would use it in all my cooking so we would be eating healthier.. thanks hope to win

      Reply
    15. Ken Ohl says

      November 30, 2017 at 10:26 am

      I would use it in cooking and that's something I should have been using already

      Reply
    16. Regine Karpel says

      November 30, 2017 at 10:51 am

      Cooking.

      Reply
    17. Jeanne Coulombe says

      November 30, 2017 at 11:03 am

      Oh I would use it to make herb infused flavor oil oil for dipping a great bread, would cook with it makes you food taste so good and believe it or not my grandmother always used only a great oil oil a few drop every morning and night on her face . When she was in the nursing home the nurses would say your grandmother has the softest skin and hardly any wrinkles. She told us she uses oil oil I said yep that's what's in that little bottle in her bathroom. 🙂 Thanks for a chance , Merry Christmas!!

      Reply
    18. endofthefork.com says

      November 30, 2017 at 11:07 am

      A good olive oil is gold! Best appreciated with a piece of bread! This sounds like such a wonderful experience!

      Reply
    19. Liza Plaisted says

      November 30, 2017 at 11:52 am

      i would make rosemary bread cuz virgin oil deserves the best

      Reply
    20. David Crowley says

      November 30, 2017 at 12:14 pm

      Very education! I use a lot of extra virgin olive oil in my cooking so it's hard to narrow down. But for starters, if I got my hands on this special olive oil in time for Christmas I would make some big batches of my popular kale pesto to give as part of some DIY Christmas gift packages.

      Reply
    21. ToniAnn Sprouse says

      November 30, 2017 at 1:12 pm

      I use olive oil almost daily in my normal cooking routine. I feel that it is much healthier than other cooking oils. My husband and I follow a strict keto diet, and olive oil fits perfectly into it!

      Reply
    22. Hilary says

      November 30, 2017 at 1:17 pm

      I use olive oil in all my cooking, we especially love using it on my fresh tomato salad with basil and drizzle of good olive oil. Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful olive oil!

      Reply
    23. cynthiac says

      November 30, 2017 at 1:25 pm

      I would use it for cooking daily. I've also started to substitute olive oil for part of the butter in my baking to cut back on saturated fat.

      Reply
    24. Frank Favazza says

      November 30, 2017 at 1:47 pm

      I use Olive Oil everyday on everything from salads to dipping bread , but mostly cooking so I would cook a nice Italian meal with it

      Reply
    25. Karen D says

      November 30, 2017 at 1:48 pm

      I would make aioli, toss with pasta and garlic, make an olive oil cake, an bake some bread for dipping, too.

      Reply
    26. Diana Shenderovich says

      November 30, 2017 at 1:56 pm

      use for every day cooking,fresh salad

      Reply
    27. Jamie Anders Martin says

      November 30, 2017 at 2:03 pm

      I love olive oil I have been using for 14 yrs. I use it in everything it's an excellent source for your arteries and Diabetes. I would love to try your olive oil please. Thanks for chance!

      Reply
    28. sarah woods says

      November 30, 2017 at 3:43 pm

      Use it for bath oil; and skin protection!!!!!!!!! Its the BEST of the very BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      Reply
    29. Jessica Padilla says

      November 30, 2017 at 4:05 pm

      I would use it to cook and bake with.

      Reply
    30. LindaKish says

      November 30, 2017 at 4:10 pm

      I would use it for cooking and baking.

      Reply
    31. Rust says

      November 30, 2017 at 4:23 pm

      I would use it for drizzling over veggies for roasting, and for much of my everyday cooking.

      Reply
    32. kelly says

      November 30, 2017 at 5:13 pm

      I would cook veggies with this olive oil and put it in salads.
      kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom

      Reply
    33. Angelica Cassandra Dimeo says

      November 30, 2017 at 5:25 pm

      I would cook meals

      Reply
    34. Marty C. says

      November 30, 2017 at 5:26 pm

      I'd use as much of it raw as I could -- drizzled on bread or peppered avocados, in taponades and dressings -- things like that.

      Reply
    35. Annmarie Weeks says

      November 30, 2017 at 6:09 pm

      I would use it in all my cooking...and use it with herbs for bread dipping!

      Reply
    36. Samantha Harbison says

      November 30, 2017 at 6:11 pm

      Interesting! I've always worried that the olive oil I was buying was fake or diluted, which is why I try my best to go for California olive oil. With all that olive oil I would definitely be making lots of salad dressings and bread dips!

      Reply
    37. Pangela Angela says

      November 30, 2017 at 7:16 pm

      I would make tons of amazing pasta dishes and use it for dipping sauces

      Reply
    38. Lucy Carpenter Rapposelli says

      November 30, 2017 at 7:20 pm

      I love to cook. I would just Love to try real Olive oil, instead of the cheap stuff I have been buying. If I love it, I will always buy this. I might even let my daughter use it too, Lol , who always uses Olive Oil to cook with. . Good Luck to everyone that enters.

      Reply
    39. Jenna Allensworth says

      November 30, 2017 at 8:17 pm

      I would start cooking more often at home

      Reply
    40. Lauryn Rescoe says

      November 30, 2017 at 8:57 pm

      I would make margarita pasta with it! It is a simple penne pasta with olive oil, garlic, basil, and tomatoes. 🙂 I usually add mushrooms as well and serve it with grilled chicken breast, yum!

      Reply
    41. Eg Kaufman says

      November 30, 2017 at 9:58 pm

      I would make lots of yummy Italian food!

      Reply
      • Eg Kaufman says

        November 30, 2017 at 9:58 pm

        ncprincess96 at yahoo dot com

        Reply
    42. tryingtopickaname says

      November 30, 2017 at 10:24 pm

      Dip lots of homemade bread in it,lol.

      Reply
    43. onyiakpanisi says

      November 30, 2017 at 10:25 pm

      I’ll make fried rice with chicken and shrimp with my virgin oil.

      Reply
    44. Lisa Williams says

      November 30, 2017 at 11:33 pm

      I would make lots of stir fry,salad dressing,and my chicken Parmesan!

      Reply
    45. constip8d says

      November 30, 2017 at 11:54 pm

      I would guzzle that olive oil down like it's water. Lol no jk, I would cook with it like crazy and also use it as hair conditioner. Olive oil is bae <3

      Reply
    46. Kelly O'Malley says

      December 01, 2017 at 12:13 am

      I would do so many different things. I love olive oil french bread, I would make a bunch of breads with the olive oil, maybe some pizza dough. I would also use for all of my homemade salad dressings. So many ways to use olive oil.

      Reply
    47. Gina Carmean says

      December 01, 2017 at 12:47 am

      I would cook my butt off. I use olive oil for everything, but I always have to settle for lower quality brands because of the cost. I would be in heaven if I won this.

      Reply
    48. inkchick says

      December 01, 2017 at 4:58 am

      I would make delicious pasta for my Mom. She loves pasta with olive oil. Yum!

      Reply
    49. Frederika Fourie says

      December 01, 2017 at 6:06 am

      I saved this post. So helpful, thanks!

      Reply
    50. Velder Tweedy Dixon says

      December 01, 2017 at 6:22 am

      Cook dishes with it

      Reply
    51. Lisa Kirk-Palm says

      December 01, 2017 at 10:41 am

      I would start by making a Delicious Eggplant Parm and invite my friends over x

      Reply
    52. MelodyJ says

      December 01, 2017 at 11:45 am

      I would cook with it.

      Reply
    53. slr11 says

      December 01, 2017 at 12:13 pm

      I would use it for all of my sauteed dishes as well as to make my own salad dressings.

      Reply
    54. Homemade & Yummy says

      December 01, 2017 at 1:49 pm

      Totally agree....never buy the cheap stuff. I always have a few different levels of oil in the cupboard....but NONE are in the cheap area. You get what you pay for in taste for sure.

      Reply
    55. Martha Albers says

      December 01, 2017 at 2:02 pm

      What a great oil for a simple pasta dish! Love the story and photos. Incredible!

      Reply
    56. SarahVeganChickpea says

      December 01, 2017 at 3:00 pm

      Oh my goodness, I love olive oil!! If I had the best olive oil in the world, I would reserve it to be enjoyed with salads, bread dipped in oil and pesto, and other fresh indulgences. 😀

      Reply
    57. EdyeNicolesMakeup says

      December 01, 2017 at 5:59 pm

      I'd use it to make popcorn!

      mia2009(at)comcast(dot)net

      Reply
    58. Jenny S says

      December 01, 2017 at 7:49 pm

      Mmmmmmm sauteed veggies

      Reply
    59. Constance says

      December 02, 2017 at 12:48 am

      Oh my! Yes, once you have the "good stuff" there's no going back to the cheap ingredients. I can think of so many things to make with this...the first that popped into my head was EVOO bisuits!

      Reply
    60. Polly Hall says

      December 02, 2017 at 1:57 am

      It would be nice to cook with the best olive oil, my budget doesn't allow me to spend much so I'm sure that I am missing out by using a inexpensive brand, that I hear isn't even 100% olive oil.

      Reply
    61. rahulbasu16 says

      December 02, 2017 at 3:10 am

      Thumbs up!!!!!

      Reply
    62. Helene Dsouza says

      December 02, 2017 at 11:44 am

      I don't think I have ever seen a 5$ olive oil bottle on the shelves in Europe or in India. However I have tried my fair share of olive oils and most are heavily mixed with other things. These days I appreciate the olive oil we get here, which is imported by a local from Crete and he has been specializing in kalamata olives and olive oil from the region. But of course good olive oil comes with a price tag. 🙂 Thank you for taking us along on this fun looking food trip!

      Reply
    63. Cat Clayton says

      December 02, 2017 at 12:12 pm

      I would use it to make salads and pasta dishes

      Reply
    64. Holly Thomas says

      December 02, 2017 at 2:00 pm

      I would use it for everything!

      Reply
    65. Debbie Yoder says

      December 02, 2017 at 6:10 pm

      I use it for frying, in salad dressing and making my own spray for my skillets so food doesnt stick!

      Reply
    66. Ali Wainwright says

      December 02, 2017 at 9:08 pm

      This is so interesting. I’d never considered Italian olive oil not being regulated

      Reply
    67. Wendi Watson says

      December 02, 2017 at 9:36 pm

      I use Olive Oil for everything i fry!!! and make my salad dressing!!

      Reply
    68. Elizabeth Satala says

      December 02, 2017 at 9:38 pm

      Great post and even better photos! Sounds fun!

      Reply
    69. Tiffany Alexandria says

      December 02, 2017 at 10:02 pm

      I'm jealous! I've always wanted to see first hand how anything is made. Love anything from scratch. That dinner table looks absolutely GORGEOUS!!! loving all your photos too. Thanks for the tour!!

      Reply
    70. alice f says

      December 02, 2017 at 10:24 pm

      Thank you for teaching us about the process of making Olive Oil. Our favorite dinner uses Olive Oil three ways. First, I make oven roasted chicken and I start by rubbing the chicken in Olive Oil and then seasoning with salt & Pepper. Secondly, I make a light and delicious salad with fresh spinach and goat cheese. The dressing is a Vinaigrette with Olive Oil, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper. Lastly, I like to make a loaf of home made yeast bread and I serve the meal with a small bowl of olive oil with course black pepper for dipping of the bread. It is a simple yet delicious meal and the only thing better is the leftovers the next day. The photos are lovely and the table is beyond beautiful!

      Reply
      • Rezel Kealoha says

        December 06, 2017 at 5:26 am

        Hi Alice!!! Thank you so much for the kind words and your recipes sound so delish. Congratulations you have won the olive oil. Please email me at hi@rezelkealoha:disqus .com and send me your full name and mailing address so we can get this to you ASAP!! Again yay!!! Congrats!!

        Reply
    71. The Photo Cottage says

      December 02, 2017 at 10:39 pm

      I would love this... The oranges on our trees are almost ready, and I would make vinaigrette with the Olive Oil and our fresh oranges to put on the butter lettuce which is growing in our garden (perk of California, is that my winter garden is the same as my brothers fall garden in Tennessee). Also in the garden is an assortment of winter veggies (cauliflower, beets, brussel spouts, onions, garlic, etc) and they would all work well with an olive oil bath before popping them in the oven to roast them. Fresh and quality ingredients make a huge difference, and I would want nothing less to pair with the bounty that comes from our yard, after all of the hard work that went into growing it! Finger's crossed.
      not at all sure why the comment appears as personal account... if only I could figure out how to edit that....Nancy (ig @thephotocottage)

      Reply
    72. Stephanie Simmons says

      December 02, 2017 at 11:25 pm

      This is amazing - I never knew any of this! I love all the photos too 🙂 I would use the olive oil to make an olive oil cake - I've seen a few recipes for them and have always wanted to try it out! 🙂

      Reply
    73. John Kivlen says

      December 03, 2017 at 2:19 am

      Olive oil is the best and I am not even Italian

      Reply
    74. April Ronnecke says

      December 03, 2017 at 2:23 am

      Wow what a great experience! I love olive oil. It can make a recipe or break it so I always make sure I use only the best!

      Reply
    75. Catherine Brown says

      December 03, 2017 at 3:08 am

      What a fantastic post Rezel! and these photos are stunning! I watched that same 60 minutes episode and really started upping my olive oil purchasing. I don't think I've ever tried Corto before. I absolutely love drizzling a flavorful olive oil over a summer tomato salad or having a small dish of it on the table to dip some chunks of fresh crusty bread... delicious!

      Reply
    76. The Frugal Exerciser says

      December 03, 2017 at 4:09 am

      I would use it to try a few new recipes I want to make this holiday season.

      Reply
    77. Andrade Azej Gabs says

      December 03, 2017 at 6:34 am

      What I would do?! I am new to the vegan world as I have had bariatric Surgery and am trying my best to try all kinds of new recipes. I have noticed that a lot of them call for olive oil and I’m sure that with your olive oil my new lifestyle change will be easy to adapt to as your oil is the best in the world to enhance my new diets flavors. I was afraid of trying vegan and I’m learning it’s not too bad. But like I said if I could get the oil.... it will be a breeze. 🙂

      Reply
    78. Fazeela chung says

      December 03, 2017 at 8:31 am

      I would use it to make holiday recipes and stir frying

      Reply
    79. Aaron says

      December 03, 2017 at 9:00 am

      I would use the three liters of the best olive oil in the world for cooking and eating.

      Reply
    80. elisse says

      December 03, 2017 at 11:48 am

      My husband is a chef, and we use a LOT of olive oil! I know I'd make pesto with it- basil, rosemary, ramp, and others... I'd dip crusty hot bread in it, too..

      Reply
    81. Molli Vandehey says

      December 03, 2017 at 1:38 pm

      this would be amazing. we ae a family of 6 and i love to use olive oil but we can never afford it.

      Reply
    82. Angela Mason says

      December 03, 2017 at 2:43 pm

      I love cooking with Olive Oil, Thank you so very kindly for this wonderful opportunity! Enjoy your Holiday Season!

      Reply
    83. toughturtles says

      December 03, 2017 at 5:49 pm

      We use it for all of cooking from the morning eggs to cooking all the vegetables sn meats

      Reply
    84. debbie says

      December 03, 2017 at 10:34 pm

      i would cook every dinner using this olive oil.

      Reply
    85. MeMe says

      December 03, 2017 at 10:42 pm

      Besides using EVOO to cook with, I use it to make homemade shampoo, soap, body oil, lotion, beard oil, and just about all my cosmetics and dog cosmetics too. I also add it to my dog/cats food as well. We love EVOO a lot as you can tell. lol

      Reply
    86. Danielle Magee says

      December 04, 2017 at 12:51 am

      I would have a cooking get together with the family.

      Reply
    87. Erica Carnes says

      December 04, 2017 at 1:54 am

      Lots of delicious cooking 🙂

      Reply
    88. Suzanne h says

      December 04, 2017 at 2:18 am

      I would use it for dipping bread.

      Reply
    89. Mark Marville says

      December 04, 2017 at 3:53 am

      Deep frying!

      Reply
    90. reneeg says

      December 04, 2017 at 5:04 am

      I would use this for hosting my family over the holidays.

      Reply
    91. joegersh says

      December 04, 2017 at 9:44 am

      I would saute veggies

      Reply
    92. Michelle Hill says

      December 04, 2017 at 12:24 pm

      I use olive oil in cooking and salad dressings almost every day! I would put it to great use!

      Reply
    93. bgary says

      December 04, 2017 at 3:49 pm

      I would very happily making my favorite dishes all of the time! Like chicken parmesan, lasagna, homemade pizza and more.

      Reply
    94. Cheryl VanBrunt says

      December 04, 2017 at 4:52 pm

      I would use it all the time in my cooking!

      Reply
    95. usnamom2014 says

      December 04, 2017 at 6:19 pm

      I would make pasta and salad dressings.

      Reply
    96. lana simanovicki says

      December 04, 2017 at 7:46 pm

      I would cook like crazy and make some diy hair and scalp products

      Reply
    97. veronica sandberg says

      December 04, 2017 at 8:11 pm

      Cook, cook and cook some more

      Reply
    98. Ed Nemmers says

      December 04, 2017 at 10:33 pm

      Exquisite bread and parmesan!

      Reply
    99. alldayieat says

      December 04, 2017 at 10:36 pm

      eat it with bread and make lots of pasta!

      Reply
    100. Erin says

      December 05, 2017 at 3:15 am

      I would use it with pasta, salads, and chicken.

      Reply
    101. Jane McGregor says

      December 05, 2017 at 4:53 am

      Salad dressings!

      Reply
    102. Lisa Pecora says

      December 05, 2017 at 5:09 am

      I would use them for cooking!

      Reply
    103. Rebecca C says

      December 05, 2017 at 5:12 am

      I would use the olive oil for cooking or drizzled over tomatoes and cheese. I bet it would be amazing!

      Reply
    104. James Stringham says

      December 05, 2017 at 5:18 am

      I'd have olive oil and fresh bread with every meal for a year!

      Reply
    105. Chelsea says

      December 05, 2017 at 5:28 am

      My husband is Lebanese and we use a lot of olive oil- basically in everything we eat. He has a large family and we have dinner at his mothers each Sunday- I’d share some
      Olive oil with her to pour over the fresh hummous and fatoosh salad. Nothing sets flavor off love olive oil!

      Reply
    106. Abigail Gibson says

      December 05, 2017 at 6:51 am

      I would do some serious stir frying.

      Reply
    107. Pat S says

      December 05, 2017 at 9:37 am

      I would roast a bunch of veggies in the oven and cook all kinds of delicious food with this olive oil. Thanks

      Reply
    108. Jeanne Coulombe says

      December 05, 2017 at 10:33 am

      I would make herb infused flavored oils for dipping and for cooling great meals. I only use olive oil in my cooking . Thanks for a chance Merry Christmas...

      Reply
    109. Stephanie Phelps says

      December 05, 2017 at 1:59 pm

      I would use it to make a dipping sauce for my favorite bread I make and in all my recipes! gmom2paisley at gmail dot com

      Reply
    110. Karen Dunlap says

      December 05, 2017 at 2:27 pm

      I would use it for cooking. This sounds like it was a really interesting trip!

      Reply
    111. Nesie says

      December 05, 2017 at 5:00 pm

      I would cook up some of my favorite dishes with it: Pasta and vegetables. And I would dip my favorite French bread in it. Yum. kneecree at gmail dot com

      Reply
    112. Kathryn C says

      December 05, 2017 at 8:10 pm

      definitely use in it cooking...one of my favorite simple pasta dishes is oil & garlic spaghetti !
      kacor7@hotmail.com

      Reply
    113. Janice Gabriel says

      December 05, 2017 at 8:37 pm

      I would use it to cook with. Quality olive oil not only makes the most delicious dishes, it also makes for the healthiest bodies!

      Reply
    114. sexybrat says

      December 05, 2017 at 9:08 pm

      I would make some amazing food dishes.

      Reply
    115. Jada Kush says

      December 05, 2017 at 9:35 pm

      Thank you for the share. Very Informative and educational

      Reply
    116. Heather S says

      December 05, 2017 at 10:30 pm

      My husband and I both cook daily so we would happily use every drop together 🙂 Happiest of holidays, cheers!
      heatheranne99 at gmail dot com

      Reply
    117. zesty77777 says

      December 05, 2017 at 10:44 pm

      I would use it in cooking and stir frying.

      Reply
    118. juanita may says

      December 05, 2017 at 11:03 pm

      I would use it in cooking and for drizzling on bread.

      Reply
    119. Michelle H. says

      December 05, 2017 at 11:05 pm

      I love olive oil. I use it in most of my savory dishes. I use it almost everyday and would love to win!

      Reply
    120. Amy Deeter says

      December 06, 2017 at 12:13 am

      i would use it in my cooking.Lots of it

      Reply
    121. Kim Avery says

      December 06, 2017 at 12:29 am

      I would use it to cook everything! We go through lots of Extra Virgin Olive oil weekly! Plus I use it as a moisturizer on my dog! I mix it with water and rub it through her once a week!

      Reply
    122. Jennifer Keating says

      December 06, 2017 at 1:14 am

      I'd use it to cook with!! Olive oil in cooking is amazing, and to have the BEST olive oil in the world to cook with, now that's something to be proud of in my kitchen <3

      Reply
    123. Christian Alejandro says

      December 06, 2017 at 2:52 am

      I'd love to try a few dishes with it these holidays.

      Reply
    124. Bryan E. says

      December 06, 2017 at 3:58 am

      We would use the Corto TRULY EVOO to sauté vegetables !!!

      Reply
    125. Lynne T. says

      December 06, 2017 at 4:28 am

      I would do so many things with it. Salad dressings, using it in marinades, to add flavor to dishes and much more!

      Reply
    126. Buddy Garrett says

      December 06, 2017 at 4:29 am

      My wife loves Italian cooking. She would use it in her recipes.

      Reply
    127. Sand says

      December 06, 2017 at 4:38 am

      I cook a lot! I would use it in so many recipes!

      Reply
    128. Janine Hwang says

      December 06, 2017 at 4:48 am

      I’d cook for everything with at!

      Reply
    129. Leela says

      December 06, 2017 at 4:49 am

      Lots of Italian food. It's our main diet 🙂

      Reply
    130. Janice Brodman says

      December 06, 2017 at 4:58 am

      I use olive oil for cooking, frying, and for bread dips. I also drizzle it on crackers with prosciutto and mozzarella and a little basil. There are so many things to use it for.

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hi! I'm Rezel and I am here to guide you on how to use those Filipino ingredients you have in a fresh new way. As a fellow home cook, the focus is easy to make recipes with lots of Filipino flavor. You will find a mix of reimagined Filipino Recipes along side traditional recipes on our site.

    More about me →

    My Current Favorites

    • Sans Rival Candy Bark
    • Bread Dip in an Ube Bread Bowl
    • Afritada Lasagna Recipe
    • Seafood Kare Kare with Udon
      Seafood Kare Kare with Udon Noodles Recipe
    • Kale Laing With Chili Crisp
    • Maruya (Filipino Baked Banana Fritter) Recipe
    • Lumpiang Hubad (Lumpia Salad Bowl)
    • Panzanella with Pandesal
      Panzanella with Pandesal Recipe

    Wear Your Food!

    From Bangus to calamansi, wear our merch featuring your favorite Filipino ingredients! Hindi lang pampakain, pamporma rin!

    Get the stuff!

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Terms and Conditions

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    Copyright © 2024 Rezel Kealoha