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August 19th Class: Olive Oil

Selecting olive oil can be a daunting task: there are so many and it's not always obvious from the bottle how one differs from another. Without some basic knowledge, we're left to choose based on pretty vague ideas and associations ("This is from Italy. I like pizza so I guess I'll like this.") or the attractiveness of the label ("Ooooh, pretty!") If you'd like to learn more about olive oil, join us for a class on August 19th. Luan will lead a tasting of EVOs (that's jargon for Extra Virgin Olive oils) from around the world, including Italy, Spain, France, Morocco, Turkey, Australia, and the US. We'll discuss how the oils are made, why one bottle costs $15 and another $40, how to store your oils, and answer the burning question: what the heck is an extra virgin?

When: Tuesday, August 19th at 7:15pm
Where: Foster & Dobbs Authentic Foods
Cost: $20 per person. Reservations are required and must be secured with a credit card. Call the shop at 503.284.1157. Class size is limited and fills quickly. Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance of class for refund. Participants receive a 10% discount on purchases the evening of the class.