On Mon, 12 Aug 2019 22:22:11 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>
>"Gary" > wrote in message ...
>> 1) I wanted a strong tasting EVOO. In the past, the original
>> Pompeian EVOO was pretty strong. Didn't see it this time but they
>> did sell one called "Robust" flavor. Wouldn't you think that was
>> a strong one? I thought so. Anyway, rather than buying an 8oz
>> bottle for $3.99, I opted for a 32oz bottle for only 8.99 (on
>> sale). Much better deal, for sure.
>>
>> Just opened it yesterday to make my white pizza. Tasted it
>> and...SPLAT! Has a mild flavor but very mild and not what I
>> wanted at all. "Robust" flavor, my ass! oh well. I'll just let
>> it sit out on the counter until it first starts turning rancid
>> (long time). Once it starts turning, it might be more what I
>> want.
>>
>> On a more positive note:
>>
>> 2) New for me. Used a very nice mozarella cheese. I had an 8oz
>> ball of it. It's Bel Gioioso. It's good stuff and I recommend it.
>> https://www.belgioioso.com/Products/Fresh-Mozzarella
>
>Overall, I didn't like living in CA, but... There were olive and olive oil
>shops and they would let you taste the products. That part was good!

I didn't like living is CA either but mostly because the people
sucked, they were mostly transients... you'd think you knew your
neighbors and then one morning they were gone, they'd move and never
say a word.

In NYC most every deli displays various olives and olive oils for
sampling, here in the upstate boonies the Tops Market deli displays
olives, olive oyls, cheeses, and various other items for sampling. I
like all kinds of olives but I don't much care for the strongly
flavored Estate Olive Oils, I find them too gamey, I don;t see the
point in drizzeling them om my garden tomatoes, makes them taste and
stink like lamb. A vine ripened garden tomato really needs nothing,
not even s n'p. Due to all the rain and a late start this won't be a
very bountiful year but everything we pick puts every market produce
department to shame.