The Australian Women’s Weekly Food

The good oil

Remember, oil isn’t like wine – it doesn’t improve with age. The fresher it is, the healthier it is and the better the flavour.

Buy Australian olive oil if possible, as you are guaranteed the quality claimed on the label. Some imported olive oils are not always what they say they are and may often be rancid by the time they reach our shores. In Australia, olives are harvested between April and June, so look for the harvest year on the label and choose oil from the current season.

What to choose

 Buy Australian extra virgin or virgin olive oil, as

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