High Quality Olive Oils and Vinegars
Sample more than 50 varieties of the finest, freshest imported extra virgin olive oils, all natural, aged balsamic vinegars and specialty oils. Our olives are grown and pressed by artisans and small farms throughout the world and are 100% extra virgin, unfiltered and settled. All of our oils and vinegars are imported to our stores in Asheville and Charlotte and bottled locally on site.
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Featured Recipes
Asian Carrot-Ginger Dressing with Honey Ginger Balsamic Vinegar
If you like the ginger dressing you find at many Japanese restaurants, then you’ll love this easy mayo-free version with our Honey Ginger balsamic...
Peanut Butter Crema, Dark Chocolate and Blackberries Parfait
In less than an hour you can assemble this dessert that shortcuts the long process of making custardy cream by using healthy Greek yogurt as the base...
Asian Short Ribs with Toasted Sesame Oil
This Kobe-style short ribs marinade comes to us from Sherry Holbrook, wife of Costco meat buyer Doug Holbrook. We bought boneless beef short ribs...
Fresh Guacamole with Jalapeno Balsamic
Another seasonal item right about now is a big bowl of tortilla chips and a fresh batch of guacamole. A customer told us she loves making guacamole...
Educational Resources
Guide for Replacing Butter With Olive Oil
Those seeking a diet lower in cholesterol, having less saturated fat or using only vegetarian ingredients will find substituting olive oil for butter...
What is Mother?
People often ask questions about vinegar, so we thought it might be helpful to pass along some information that we hope you find interesting and...
Oil and Vinegar FAQs
Q: What is Extra Virgin Olive Oil? To produce olive oil, ripe olives are crushed and cold pressed to extract the oil. It is best to do this...
Balsamic Vinegar Health Benefits
Balsamic vinegar health benefits comprise reduced risks of heart diseases, cancer and other infectious diseases. Moreover, balsamic vinegar...