We've been dabbling with the full spectrum of O Olive Oils over the past week, and the verdict is in. These olive oils (they come in a range of flavors), are the perfect way to put a finishing kiss of (organic) ruby grapefruit or Meyer lemon or Tahitian lime on your favorite recipes. Now you might think your recipes are pretty good without a fancy finishing oil. Fair enough. But we'd argue that these oils have the ability to add surprising (and delicious twists) to your everyday recipes. They provide a simple way to take your favorite recipes to the next level of deliciousness.

O uses olives from small family orchards near the northern foothills of the Sierras. The oils are neither infused nor flavored after the fact. The whole fruit is crushed with the olives at the same time - and only certified organic citrus is used. The oils are great in dressings, over steamed veggies, drizzled over pasta, brushed on after grilling, and in marinades. Try a slathering inside your favorite panini (use good crusty bread!)

Our absolute favorite preparation involved a bowl of white cannellini beans, toasted walnuts, and crumbled manouri cheese (your favorite soft sheep or goat's milk cheese will work here), drizzled with about a tablespoon of the Ruby Grapefruit Olive OIl, a small splash of champagne vinegar, and a pinch of sea salt.

Two other ideas we found on the O website that we can't wait to try (both with their Blood Orange Olive Oil):

- toss roasted yukon potatoes and yams (or sweet potatoes) with Blood Orange Olive Oil, fresh sage, sea salt and fresh pepper.

- add Blood Orange Olive oil to risotto with crimini mushrooms. (we be this would be great in a barley or farro based risotto-type preparation.

O also has a line of wonderful vinegars that we will write about separately.

Here's where you can buy O Olive Oil online
http://www.ooliveoil.com

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