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Article: Liquid gold. (Food).(chefs are getting creative in their use of olive oil)
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- Restaurants & Institutions
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- August 15, 2002
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When food calls for character, a little lift or a final fillip, olive oil often is up to the challenge.
Glistening in shades that range from lade green to gold to pale yellow, olive oil is a favorite ingredient for introducing nuance and depth to a range of preparations. Chefs, inspired by the foods of Italy, France, Greece and Spain, or simply by the seasons, are showcasing olive oil in more-creative applications.
With much the same importance that salt and pepper command, olive oil has found a rightful spot in many restaurant kitchens, a revered staple for seasoning. For recipes that once were built around butter, many chefs instead reach for olive ...