Arrrghhh!! 50 different olive oils! How do I choose?

[Winston]

I have had relatively good luck buying among the less-expensive "first cold pressed/extra virgin" olive oils. I also look for what the local market has on sale. I don't know if it really makes any difference, but I look for ones in clear bottles which look more green and less yellow or orange.

Also, what I get depends on how I plan to use it. I believe that the higher heat, the less well the extra virgin olive oils do. If you are using it for salad dressing, extra virgin is essential. If you are using it to saute, you might be better off with a lower grade of oil which stands up to heat better.


Good luck.

- Winston