On Sun, 25 Feb 2018 14:17:38 -0500, jmcquown >
wrote:

>On 2/23/2018 4:15 PM, wrote:
>> On Fri, 23 Feb 2018 12:47:11 -0500, Gary > wrote:
>>
>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> You need to make a strong brew to cover up the funky taste of your tap
>>>> water. Even the finast restaurants use plain old funky tap water. For
>>>> the price of a few pounds of premium coffee beans you can install a
>>>> Reverse Osmosis filter. I use RO water for coffee,
>>>
>>> So you start with nice RO water....but then you use that cheap
>>> pre-ground canned Walmart coffee. LOL!
>>>
>>> I *am* just teasing here, Sheldon. I plan to try their coffee
>>> next time I go. You've said it is good several times so I'll give
>>> it a try.
>>
>> Walmart is BIGLY, they can offer the best and at small prices.
>> I've never been disappointed with any Walmart branded product... they
>> offer the very best EVOO at low cost. Walmart's EVOO is very bland
>> but they don't claim it to be flavorful estate oil. Most people
>> haven't a clue what "EVOO" means (especially RFCers), has not a whit
>> to do with flavor, has only to do with purity. The majority of RFCers
>> are NOT foodies.
>>
>Oh puleeeze. Despite your definition of "foodies" I sure as hell know
>EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) means "first press". Many people also pay
>way too much for it. Or really don't need it for as many things as they
>think when 2nd press will do just fine.
>
>When they start blending olive oil with other oils... it's cheaper but
>then it's not really olive oil anymore.

duh...

>I think too many people use olive oil when another oil will suffice.
>Sure, it has a high smoke point. But it is also never a completely
>neutral tasting oil. So it's not really good for everyday frying.
>
>How am I doing so far on your "not a foodie" don't know about olive oil
>quotient?

Not too well. Olive oil doesn't have a particularly high smoke point
and neutral olive oil IS good for everyday frying.