Let's Have Fun With Olive Oil!

As Extra Virgin Olive Oil becomes more and more popular, we who are passionate about true Extra Virgin's, want to share the pride of the artisan growers and producers, where and how it is born, why there are such specific characteristic's, what dishes depend on this fundamental ingredient, the health benefits and more.

This will be some of the most fun you have ever had learning!

Take in the aroma's, note the colors, sip and slurp (sorry Mom's, slurping is allowed here) your way into finding the best of the earth's fruit. Yes, an olive is a fruit.

How do I know if it's a good oil?
You will find out.

How do I tell the difference between olive oil and "Extra Virgin" olive oil?
I'll show you.

Why are some olive oils so expensive?
You will find out and be quite surprised.

What is the difference between mass produced olive oil and artisan olive oil?
You will find out, while having some fun, and this is where the slurping comes in.

What is the best cultivar of olive oil for cooking, for salad's, for sauces and for dessert's?
Oh, yes, in dessert's too.

We spend an hour together casually enjoying some of the best olive oils currently being produced in California and Internationally. Did you know that some amazing oil's are being made in New Zealand and Australia?

Private tastings for up to 12 guests are offered at the location of your choice here in the Napa Valley at a cost of $20.00 per person.

To inquire about your own private tasting party please contact me at askdianed@sbcglobal.net

Tastings for guest's of The Wine Country, St. Helena, Napa Valley are offered monthly and are complimentary to guests of the Inn. A maximum of 16 tasters are invited to join us, and you may reserve in advance. www.winecountryinn.com

Reynold's Family Winery, on Silverado Trail in Napa, offers tastings by appointment on a monthly basis at a nominal fee. Following our olive oil tasting party, guests then enjoy a wine tasting with simple appetizers. We are able to invite only 10 guests to each tasting party, so please plan to reserve in advance. Shelby@reynoldsfamilywinery.com.

Once you've come to the party you will never look at olive oil the same way again, and this is part of the fun!

Enter the olive grove, come to the party, experience the sensations as we taste our way to fun.

As my friend and mentor, Paolo Pasquale, owner of Oleoteca Villa Campestri in Tuscany say's, "Look Beyond Extra Virgin".

I look forward to spending time with you.

Diane De Filipi
Owner Let's Go Cook Italian and Ask Diane Hospitality Services
(707) 966-9220