Olive Oil

An essential ingredient in so many recipes, no kitchen should be without olive oil. There are many grades and price ranges of olive oil. For cooking, look for a decent quality oil that has "extra virgin" on the label. You might want to invest in a very high grade expensive olive oil for special occasions (to be used straight on bread or in dressings). There are people who are connoisseurs of Olive Oil just like there are wine connoisseurs, and there is a big difference between an inferior product and a good one. If you want to splurge, BR Cohn (who also makes some great wines) has some great domestically produced olive oils.