This year I decided to live a healthier lifestyle. I started exercising, cutting down my portions and really looking at the foods I consume. One thing I noticed while reading various articles on living healthier was that almost all of them mentioned the health benefits of Olive Oil. Coming from a family that has a history of high blood pressure and heart disease I was particularly interested in this. (For more info. www.mayoclinic.com/health/food-and-nutrition/AN01037)
Having grown up on vegetable oil and not being much of a cook, I found shopping for Olive Oil to be overwhelming. What do you chose pure, light, virgin, or extra virgin? From what country Italy, Spain, Greece, USA, and the list continue on. After having tried a couple types and brands without satisfaction, I stumbled across City Olive in Chicago
City Olive (in the Andersonville neighborhood) is the place to go to learn about the Olive Oil. This shop sells over 45 varieties of Extra Virgin Olive Oils from countries such as Italy, Spain, Greece, France, Turkey, Morocco, Chile, Portugal, Croatia, Australia, Argentina and United States (California)*. Along with over 25 different infused and flavored oils, including truffle, basil, garlic, basil–garlic, lemon, blood orange, tangerine, chili, thyme, mint, Meyer lemon, lime, grapefruit and rosemary*. The helpful and knowledgeable staff at City Olive, along with their sample bar makes shopping for Olive Oil an adventure. They also carry a variety of Vinegars, Seasonings & Spices, Teas, and Specialty Products.
City Olive also hosts events (Introduction to Olive Oil Class) throughout the year. Checkout their website for further information details: http://www.cityolive.com/.
Happy exploring and cooking!
City Olive 5408 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL (773)878-5408
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