Katie Workman
Associated Press
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If you’ve been in the olive oil section of the grocery store lately, you’ve likely been confronted with a lot of choices. Possibly even a wall of olive oils, with different symbols on the bottles and a whole lot of brands to choose from.
For most of us, the world of olive oil is a bit of a mystery, and you may find yourself with the same kind of uncertainty you feel in a wine store when contemplating the plethora of bottles lined up.
KITCHEN SMARTS: Navigating the varied world of olive oils
KATIE WORKMAN, Associated Press
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1of5A variety of olive oils are displayed at a grocery store in New Milford, Conn., on March 12, 2021. There is a lot of confusion about which olives oils to buy and how to use them. (Katie Workman via AP)Katie Workman/APShow MoreShow Less
2of5A variety of olive oils are displayed at a grocery store in Waterbury, Vt. on March 26, 2021. There is a lot of confusion about which olives oils to buy and how to use them. For most of us, the world of olive oil is a bit of a mystery, and you may find yourself with an uncertainty similar to the one you feel in a wine store when you are contemplating the plethora of bottles lined up for the choosing.Carolyn Lessard/APShow MoreShow Less
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