Olive Oil to Balsamic Vinegar Ratios

Bread Dippers: mix 2 pats olive oil with 1 part balsamic vinegar. Salad Dressings/Vinaigrettes: mix 2 parts olive oil with 1 part balsamic vinegar. Bold Salad Dressings: mix equal parts olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Marinades (chicken, pork, beef, seafood, tofu,...

The Smoke Point of Extra Virgin Olive Oils

Reaching the smoke point is undesirable for any oil used in cooking because it changes the chemistry of the oil in an undesirable way. There are studies that claim that all extra virgin olive oils have a smoke point of 300 degrees but such studies ignore variable...

How to Store Olive Oil

Olive oil lasts about one year before the antioxidants and flavor start to deteriorate. Olive oil should be stored in a cool, dark place. Light and heat are two of the primary enemies of olive oil. The best storage containers for olive oil are either tinted glass (to...
Our Fresh Extra Virgin Olive Oils are the Best!

Our Fresh Extra Virgin Olive Oils are the Best!

ABQ Olive Oil Companies 100% Ultra-Premium Extra Virgin olive oils (EVOO) are sourced from around the world. Our selection is always changing according to the “time of crush” so that we can provide to you the freshest oils available. Each of our EVOOs has unique...