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In the kitchenEDITORIAL BRIEF

The Role of Olive Oil in Italian Cuisine

Olive oil plays a practical and cultural role in Italian cooking, contributing flavor across many different dishes.

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FROM THE VIGA JOURNAL · 2024

A brief edition of this story from the Viga archive.

01

Notice the character of the oil

The article introduces several olive-oil labels and contrasts more pronounced flavors with milder options. That difference matters when the oil will be tasted directly in a dressing or finishing drizzle.

02

Choose around the recipe

Think about whether the dish calls for a distinctive olive flavor or a more neutral contribution. Vegetables, bread, pasta and marinades provide different ways to experience the ingredient.

Originally published June 18, 2024More stories
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