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- Chaya, selected from Networx
- July 17, 2012
- 3:00 pm
- 101 comments
s.e. smith writes about Bay-area plumbing and home maintenance issues for Networx.
Have an old bottle of olive oil sitting around the house? Don’t throw it out! I talked to Carol Firenze, author of The Passionate Olive – 101 Things You Can Do with Olive Oil, about some creative ways to use this versatile product around the house. She points out that olive oil is ecologically friendly and can be more cost-effective than commercial products, and she’s especially fond of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO), although she does have a caution for consumers: “Since the US doesn’t have truth in labeling laws, many people buy what they think is EVOO only to find out that it is not good, fresh, tasty, etc., and it is refined.”
Rich Colwell of Thundering Herd Ranch in California adds that consumers looking for high-grade oils might want to consider buying locally. Many olive oil ranches allow people to visit to take tours and taste their products, allowing people to meet the farmers, test oils, and find a flavor they like. Colwell explains that olive oil can actually be made from several varieties, and includes a range of flavored products pressed with lemons, oranges, and other ingredients. For those who think olive oil is boring, a farm tour might be a taste bud-opening experience.
As Carol explains, olive oil makes a great wood furniture polish and conditioner (though your local carpenter might not even know about it), and you can also use it on leather shoes to help bring back their shine, restore suppleness, and protect the leather. In both cases, start by wiping the surface down with a sponge or towel to remove dust and grime. Allow it to dry, and apply a light coat of olive oil, rubbing to allow the oil to soak in fully.
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101 comments
+ add your ownI've never ever doubt the good uses of Olive oil
It contains countless health-beneficial qualities that is really good!
Thanks Chaya :)
Love olive oil, thanks!
I love the tip about using it for leather. I use it as a bath oil (with a few drops of lavender essential oil), as hair conditioner and as a quick make up remover/cleanser.
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thanks for the great tips! EVOO is awesome!
thanks for the info.even those girls who want their eye lashes to be thick n long can apply it over night daily.it helps
Very interesting....something I never knew...now I have another healthier way to clean without the chemicals!
Very interesting, informative article thank you!
Delightful, just love olive oil and there is always a bit to add to the cat food. The 16 year old cat that owns me has shiny fur and no hair balls.
So very tasty in salads and many other things, even dabbed on whole grain bread with herbs.
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