California Olive oils worth buying. A complete review!

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Жыл бұрын

So many people asked me if I could recommend a good quality olive oil from California. So I took a trip out west and found some of the best! Some of these California olive oils are worth buying... some aren't. Each one is tasted with no bias and is an honest review!
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@tkounas1 Жыл бұрын

Excellent content George! This was a spectacular video and educational. I thoroughly enjoyed it :)

@AwareHouseChef Жыл бұрын

Many thanks! Appreciate your kindness Ted! All the best!

@mikkiv9698 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your California olive oil review! Awesome information and insights for my next purchase! 🥰

@AwareHouseChef Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I loved them. Nice to know we have great olive oil in CA. Cheers!

@KikoMaggiña 5 ай бұрын

I've been watching videos in this channel for the past few days and the information in here is amazing. By the way, I just subscribed to your channel. Amazing videos in here. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with all of us.

@AwareHouseChef 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate you. Welcome! Feel free to suggest a video. All the best!

@catherinewhite2943 Жыл бұрын

A really interesting video evaluation; thank you!

@AwareHouseChef Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thank you!

@anthonykeve8894 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the concise yet comprehensive content.

@AwareHouseChef 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kindness. Appreciate it. All the best!

@jonathangarza3386 Жыл бұрын

I buy California Ranch 100 percent organic 100 percent California grown bur a California blend. Many yrs ago I tasted Corto Olive Oil and was impressed.

@AwareHouseChef Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@SShaBazzz Ай бұрын

Lucini is really good as well.

@candybunny1118 Жыл бұрын

You’re channel is like watching a professional history /cooking tv channel instantly subscribed

@AwareHouseChef Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you! Let me know if you have any video suggestions and welcome aboard! All the best

@helenpomerleau6455 Жыл бұрын

Too bad you did not extended your visit to Yolo Co and Butte Co. You might have been surprise at the quality of the oil and cured olives found there. Like so much of tourist who comes to Ca , they go to Napa and the stop, missing out of the other great wine and olive producing counties.

@AwareHouseChef Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation because I do plan on returning! All the best!

@maria369 Жыл бұрын

This video was spectacular!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I don't know what else to say! Bravo George! I always get excited about olive oil 🫒

@AwareHouseChef Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! You’re surrounded by the best oil!

@maria369 Жыл бұрын

@@AwareHouseChef For sure, Greek olive oil is unmatched 🙂

@ALulzyApprentice Жыл бұрын

I'm enjoying the increase in production value. Way to go!

@AwareHouseChef Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! Thank you !!

@Lazybum_ Жыл бұрын

I just watched all this to learn about California olive oil little did I know you make the best lemonade, in the world? used to live in Mattituck would go there just for the lemonade at first! nice review thanks for taking the time!

@AwareHouseChef Жыл бұрын

Small world! Thank you. You made my day. Hope you stop in and visit some time. Cheers!

@dustinhsiao3681 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back! You're really going above and beyond to make interesting and informative content.

@AwareHouseChef Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dustin! I look forward to a regular schedule again. All the best !

@Kathleen67. Жыл бұрын

I love making bread dipping sauce; it is very healthy and delicious!

@beardumaw24 3 ай бұрын

I love the Mc Evoy as i like very peppery olive oils ! I will defiantly try the other top three ! thanks!

@AwareHouseChef 3 ай бұрын

My pleasure

@rickcoffey5579 Жыл бұрын

Love the video George and so much great information! A couple questions on your favorite olive oil, how do I purchase the Husary olive oil and would you recommend cooking with it?

@AwareHouseChef Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick! Husary link is in the description and I would not go high temp with it. Keep it below 300F. All the best!

@Kathleen67. Жыл бұрын

I just ordered a Husary to try just based on your list. Now that I've heard your review on it I'm really excited to get it. I didn't know all good olive oils don't have that peppery taste.

@AwareHouseChef Жыл бұрын

It is truly outstanding

@robertglover1296 7 ай бұрын

@Kathleen67. So did you get the Husary EVO? If so how is it?

@littlepotato2741 Жыл бұрын

I used to buy bariani olive oil and their balsamic vinegar a number of years ago. I originally bought it because they used a old huge stone grinding wheel to cold press their olives. It was the first high quality olive oil that I had bought and it was delicious compared to the lower end olive oil at the supermarket (which was probably a blend of oils if we are being honest.) I took a look at their website a couple of months ago and saw they no longer have that deep description of their process anymore. I'm just sure if they have just updated their website or perhaps modernized their extraction process and didn't want to show that. I don't know, but I am looking forward to this video. Right now I'm just using Costco's olive oil as my main, but it would be nice to have a little variety especially over a salad, etc.

@AwareHouseChef Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing!! Let me know what you add to your arsenal. Cheers!

@rcairflr 5 ай бұрын

thank you for this review

@AwareHouseChef 5 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@Steve-hc7ix Жыл бұрын

Great video, Thank you

@AwareHouseChef Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for the encouragement!

@stacistaci6657 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I always buy Colavita. There is a world of olive oils out there in California.

@AwareHouseChef Жыл бұрын

You know it! Just released… cheers! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fcxmpcSbnb_ZaY0.html

@johnbanach3875 5 ай бұрын

I watched this video and also "This Is What Makes An Olive Oil The Best!" I learned a lot, so thanks! I'll probably buy a couple bottles of the Husary EVOO, based on your recommendation. In the meantime, I've got to use up the last of my 2-liter bottle of bland Kirkland Italian EVOO.

@AwareHouseChef 5 ай бұрын

So Husary released their 2023 olive oil. He sent me a couple of bottles. Very complex, very delicious. Very good in salads. Very good for dipping. But different than the 2022, which is fine you can’t expect every year’s harvest to be identical. Nonetheless, it is really good, I hope you enjoy it!

@johnbanach3875 5 ай бұрын

Oh, so not 10/10 this year? Could you venture a rating?@@AwareHouseChef

@NawlinstoVegas 7 ай бұрын

Just Ordered the Husary. Don't know if I've ever had a truly great olive oil. thanks for the Recommendation!

@AwareHouseChef 7 ай бұрын

I love it and use it often. No affiliate link to me or a commission. Cheers

@robertglover1296 7 ай бұрын

@NawlinstoVegas. So did you get the Husary EVO? If so how was it?

@AELBASIRLY 8 ай бұрын

Early harvest unfiltered olive oil is the best, the olive oil color is greeny 😋 very good with some warm baguette 🥖

@AwareHouseChef 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@ethimself5064 Жыл бұрын

I tried the California Olive Ranch once and thought it was quote good. From Canada and we don't get much olive oil from the US at all.

@AwareHouseChef Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@marshallmoore435 7 ай бұрын

I am trying to learn about olive oil for health reasons. I just received a bottle of California Ranch. My plan is to at least take two tablespoons a day. I am not a connoisseur, I just hope I will get the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil. I hope that I will with what I bought. I just want to watch my health I don't care if it tastes, good or bad as long as I receive the health benefits.

@AwareHouseChef 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for reaching out! Here is a video that I put together with enough information to get you on the right path. All the best! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hdSFjJmarb-sqY0.htmlsi=78jvDARsHGuNVRPM

@marshallmoore435 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, I had heart surgery 10 years ago. Lately, I have been suffering from angina. Not a good thing. I have medicine from my doctor. Somedays it works somedays it doesn't. The research I have done suggests EVOO will help clear my arteries. Effectiveness is my concern.@@AwareHouseChef

@rcairflr 5 ай бұрын

Just ordered the Husary Med Mix. Website states they are shipping 2023 harvest

@Seriously140 8 ай бұрын

I ordered some Husary today based on your review.

@AwareHouseChef 8 ай бұрын

So good.

@richardelliott8352 Жыл бұрын

McElvoy ranch offers a couple of different oils. I found the organic EVOO I bought from an earlier harvest to be mild, and would have enjoyed knowing what kind was tested here.

@AwareHouseChef Жыл бұрын

So many wonderful olive oils from CA. Thanks for sharing that one!

@krazmokramer Жыл бұрын

I'm an old guy living in a small Kansas town. I have been cooking with Cobram Estate certified EVOO. In spite of my diminished taste buds, I like it. I also use it on salads. I am intrigued by the story and the taste test of the Husary Olive Oil. Would I be correct to assume that this would be used on salads and bread, as a drizzle, but not to cook with? Thanks for your great videos. I always learn a lot when I watch them!

@AwareHouseChef Жыл бұрын

Yes! Thanks for asking and sharing. The olive oils here are finishing oils and are not suitable for high temperatures. All the best!

@krazmokramer Жыл бұрын

@@AwareHouseChef Thank you!

@whomeverwherever Жыл бұрын

Cobram is actually for dipping and dressing more than it is used for cooking.

@krazmokramer Жыл бұрын

@@whomeverwherever You should probably tell that to Cobram. The label says "Ideal for roasting, sauteing, dressings." And it's working fine for me when I use it to cook. You do you.

@RRaucina 11 ай бұрын

I drink it from the bottle. Never felt better since I started it daily.

@markarcher9902 5 ай бұрын

Great video. What is some greek olive oil that you would recommend

@AwareHouseChef 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kindness! My go to brands are Iliada and Messinia. Unfortunately, there’s been a blight in Greece, and they have suffered olive oil production so olive oil is very expensive right now. All the best! amzn.to/3IkshNu

@holden5010 9 ай бұрын

Have you tried Bariani olive oil? I just bought some and am looking forward to trying it.

@AwareHouseChef 9 ай бұрын

Not yet! Will keep an eye out for it

@Brisleep1 Ай бұрын

I've been trying to learn all of this, from different sources, I don't want it "for my health", I just want the best I can get. You said Arbesano "grapes" @12:30, that threw me and I had to play it three times, lol.

@cherylwilliams4738 24 күн бұрын

Have you toured Cobram Estate ? If so what's your opinion on their oil?

@Tracy-wr7mj 5 ай бұрын

Do a video on the Georgia olive groves plus some in Florida..Fresh Press Farns has their evoo in markets..

@AwareHouseChef 5 ай бұрын

See if there’s enough info to put one together. Thanks for the suggestion!

@RRaucina 11 ай бұрын

Try Bari olive oil, central california family farmed, great price and COOC listed.

@AwareHouseChef 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@whomeverwherever Жыл бұрын

Curious what your thoughts are on Cobram Estate EVOO. I’ve tried the California Select and Australia Select. I think both are good with an edge given to the Australian oil.

@AwareHouseChef Жыл бұрын

Thank you for reaching out. I have not tasted it. I will see if I can source it. All the best

@RRaucina 11 ай бұрын

Walmart believe it or not! @@AwareHouseChef

@dporrasxtremeLS3 5 ай бұрын

At 7:45!!! Wow! Thanks!

@AwareHouseChef 5 ай бұрын

My pleasure

@RRaucina 11 ай бұрын

I asked California olive ranch what happened to the COOC stamp on their oil - it was missing. Here is the reply: Hello Richard, Thank you for reaching out! Our 100% California, 100% California Reserve Collection, , Global Blends, and Lucini EVOOs all feature a certification seal from Applied Sensory LLC, an independent, third-party sensory panel and certifying body. Applied Sensory certifies extra virgin olive oils from all over the world to the OOCC (Olive Oil Council of California) standard. You can be assured there are no other oils mixed with our extra virgin olive oils; no adulteration. All product ingredients are listed on the back label. Please note, to be certified "Extra Virgin" the oil undergoes both a chemical and sensory analysis. Both of these areas of testing are required to give olive oil the highest quality grade of Extra Virgin. We are no longer associated with the COOC. They certificate oils that are exclusively from California origin olives. We have hand selected and thoroughly vetted both our international and domestic farmers. We visit ranches frequently throughout the year, conduct audits and observe their production to ensure they uphold the California quality standards, the strictest standards in the world. We are not buying olives on the open market, but through developed and maintained partnerships. Further we have strict testing procedures and rigorous quality control measures in place from the time we select the oils to the time it arrives here in California where it is expertly maintained under our strict quality control parameters. We have control and are proactive through the entire life cycle of our extra virgin olive oils. The Applied Sensory LLC certification seal is located on the back label of our oils. The exact placement of the certification seal on the back label can vary per family of oil.

@AwareHouseChef 11 ай бұрын

Yeah. Any brand of really quality oil needs to provide this information if they offer a quality olive oil. Cheers and thank you for sharing. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hdSFjJmarb-sqY0.htmlsi=4fUOHhiUaWzv7miG

@averyjoycelynbarakudablock4139 3 ай бұрын

WoW! Thank you for posting.

@davidgroves8154 9 ай бұрын

I only see Enzo in US. You mention Greek olive oil. Where did you get that green can?

@AwareHouseChef 9 ай бұрын

So iliiada is a very nice organic olive oil that you can purchase on Amazon in a 3L tin. amzn.to/3s4Omes

@RealJonzuk Жыл бұрын

limonato i wanna try that so bad i want the most official greek olive oil because i have greek ancestory

@lionheart830 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting! Now I'll be drinking Olive Oil! Where is the FFA number?

@AwareHouseChef Жыл бұрын

Each manufacturer provides is (if they do) on their website or with the oil. Cheers.

@lionheart830 Жыл бұрын

@@AwareHouseChef Thanks!

@petersclafani4370 10 ай бұрын

Its my second best. I drink the extra virgin olive oil from nort Africa. It has to rated the best..

@AwareHouseChef 10 ай бұрын

Moroccan?

@Trace_DS Жыл бұрын

My husband and I love your channel. This is a special channel. @CNN You’ve found your next hit show! Trust me.

@AwareHouseChef Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! I am honored! I appreciate your kindness. All the best !

@cherylelinsmith743 Жыл бұрын

Where can you buy the 10 1st place one here in NYC. Only good one I can get at supermarket is California Ranch extra virgin olive oil with only California olives.

@AwareHouseChef Жыл бұрын

There is a link to Husary Olive oil website in the description. They ship. So do the other producers.

@cherylelinsmith743 Жыл бұрын

@@AwareHouseChef Thanks, sad to say I don’t have debit or credit card.

@AwareHouseChef Жыл бұрын

@@cherylelinsmith743 I’m not trying to be pushy but Mousah is a super nice guy mayne you can send him a postal money order?

@cherylelinsmith743 Жыл бұрын

@@AwareHouseChef I’ll check that out, right now I’m on food stamps.

@tubulartuber 5 ай бұрын

You mentioned Enzo's being good quality, but you also said look for a harvest date. Other than their Nuovo, Enzo's does not mark their EVOO with a harvest date, only a best buy date. Can you share which Enzo's product you were comparing to?

@AwareHouseChef 5 ай бұрын

I don’t think Enzo sells the product he had sent me oil from his fresh harvest. Enzo is not a brand it’s an individual who follows my channel.

@tubulartuber 5 ай бұрын

@@AwareHouseChef Ahh, I see the confusion. There is a CA producer called Enzo's

@johnwilde164 2 ай бұрын

At my Minnesota grocery store California Olive Ranch Extra Virgin Olive Oil is labeled as [Global Blend].

@rlkinnard 29 күн бұрын

COR has a global blend and a California only bottling.

@111nitya Жыл бұрын

It's almonds?

@dporrasxtremeLS3 5 ай бұрын

I just Loved THIS! I was on Vacation...

@knahshal 6 ай бұрын

I just bought 3 Husary olive oil from Mousa

@AwareHouseChef 6 ай бұрын

Good choice! Good guy great olive oil

@jiryesjada1834 8 ай бұрын

Husary olive oil is the best one

@AwareHouseChef 8 ай бұрын

Love it!

@SuziesCornerInLove Жыл бұрын

An important note: California Ranch sold in grocery stores are mixed origin olives, w little CA olives in them.

@AwareHouseChef Жыл бұрын

Is it possible to confirm that? Is it specified somewhere? Thank you in advance

@RRaucina 11 ай бұрын

Incorrect. They designate the import oil as GLOBAL BLEND

@shannonhenson609 8 ай бұрын

They sell both. You can buy mixed origin or strictly California.

@clintlandrum9498 5 ай бұрын

Suziescornerinlove never responded.

@myleshunter 7 ай бұрын

What about Brightland?

@AwareHouseChef 7 ай бұрын

Unfamiliar with the brand. Thanks for the recommendation!

@krwada 3 ай бұрын

The number one California ag export is.... (drum roll please) ... ALMONDS!

@emanuelpiers8433 6 ай бұрын

Hello friend is it possible that I can purchase you a bottle of your Greece oil a bottle please let me know God bless friend!

@AwareHouseChef 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for asking. Unfortunately it is not available for sale because it is given to me by a friend. Please consider the Husary Olive oil as it is just as delicious

@darla123 Жыл бұрын

Almonds is my guess.

@AwareHouseChef Жыл бұрын

Dairy. Cheers

@triviatum7236 4 ай бұрын

He mentions "Enzo's" olive oil and says it is a 9.5 out of ten. He didn't review this brand nor does he show the label. Can someone tell me why he brought this brand up?

@AwareHouseChef 4 ай бұрын

He explained in the video that Enzo, a viewer who was kind enough to send him olive oil that was grown in his village in Italy, happened to send him a great olive oil and he thanked him.

@jiryesjada1834 8 ай бұрын

That's my cousin moose . Best man you'll meet

@AwareHouseChef 8 ай бұрын

We became instant friends!

@richspizzaparty 11 ай бұрын

Wish you did Corto as it's gaining steam in the pizza making community because it's made by Stanislaus the tomato grower well known in the industry.

@AwareHouseChef 11 ай бұрын

Wish I would have known about it! Thanks for letting me know

@nancymathisen9707 Жыл бұрын

Cotton

@AwareHouseChef Жыл бұрын

Dairy. Cheers!

@eddiemelikian2440 7 ай бұрын

Why does that lady wear The Mask of Fear?

@jjohnson5014 4 ай бұрын

Wow, you skipped over Bariani

@AwareHouseChef 4 ай бұрын

Is that Californian?

@jjohnson5014 4 ай бұрын

@@AwareHouseChef Zamora, CA

@AwareHouseChef 4 ай бұрын

@jjohnson5014 unfortunately, I did. Any good?

@robertmorris7256 5 ай бұрын

IM SURE THEY ARE GOOD FOR YOU, BUT THEY ALL TASTE LIKE MOTOR TO ME AND IVE TRIED. MANY BRANDS

@ethimself5064 Жыл бұрын

mmmmm - produce or almonds

@AwareHouseChef Жыл бұрын

Dairy!

@nicksylvester426 5 ай бұрын

Too bad some of these good olive oils aren't available where I live. I might not even be able to afford them. It's expensive to be healthy these days !

@AwareHouseChef 5 ай бұрын

I think it always has been.