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Article: Oh, olive oil.(On the National Menu)(Brief article)
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- Prepared Foods
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- July 1, 2008
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When it comes to different preparations and ethnicities of food, olive oil is a basic kitchen necessity--whether that kitchen be old, modern, Italian or traditional American. As olive oil's popularity grows in kitchens around the country, grocers attempt to maintain exclusivity and an aura of quality with high prices. Buying a bottle of extra virgin olive oil shipped from overseas and grown on a specialty farm with limited supply can cost in excess of $40 per liter.
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