How do you de-flower Extra Virgin Olive Oil?

Question

How do you de-flower Extra Virgin Olive Oil?

Answer 1

This should really be in the food section but since i am a well educated food guy /chef-type

and a Greek -American I am more than qualified to answer  your Q

The first thing that need to do is to empirically determine that it is in fact EVO by actually tasting and smelling it and to some extent looking at it

If it is indeed EVO then the rules of cooking with EVO apply

The first rule is that you DON'T  cook with EVO b/c heat destroys all the subtle nuances of flavor  and aroma

My next step in the process would be to apply the K.I.S.S. and G.I.G.O. philosophies to my final product

To deflower EVO

Buy some   very ripe Beefsteak  tomatoes at a farm-stand>allow them to get to room temp

Cut into half rounds

Get some freshly made mozzarella

Cut into rounds

On an oval plate alternate tomato and cheese slices

Using a really sharp knife cut fresh basil chiffonade

Scatter over tomatoes & cheese

Drizzle with the EVO

Eat

Update:

Patricia M

Would you care to clarify that melted butter  remark for me ?

Thanx

Answer 2

Dont ask me ask Popeye...yucks yucks yucks.

Answer 3

impregnate it with a vegetable..... oil

Answer 4

Oh, please....I have to get my mind on this. Rarely am I at a loss for words, Alana. Yes, again, you've out done yourself. The best I can do is enjoy the wit of others. Carry on, one and all.

Answer 5

Extra carefully.

Answer 6

I'd use the ol' Polish sausage.

Answer 7

You gently poke your little finger through that foil under the cap as you whisper softly and gently kiss the label..