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  Frantoia Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Crush and Press
 
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This all-purpose olive oil is one of the best values in the world today. Frantoia is fruity, spicy, and herbaceous with a pleasant almond aftertaste. A blend of three olive varieties, it’s versatile and can be used for cooking, soups, salads and drizzling over vegetables, cheese, meat, and seafood.
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  • Bill’s twist: For this Kentuckian, you have to love an olive oil produced by a Sicilian cowboy who loves a big thick steak with Maker’s Mark on the rocks. Frantoia has been a personal favorite for over 10 years, having a remarkable capacity to resist oxidation and maintain its freshness beyond most olive oils. All-purpose and one of the best values in the world today, it’s the Denzel Washington of olive oils: versatile, substantive, and reliable.

    About the estate: The passionate and innovative Manfredi Barbera
    represents the fourth generation for this olive oil company dating back to 1894. In 2003, an exclusive production site was built in accordance with the most modern and advanced technologies. It’s situated in the province of Trapani, between the magical hills of Agroericino, against the sunny and charming backdrop of Custonaci. Both the facilities and the production process are guaranteed by the most important
    certifications: ISO 9001, UNI11020, BRC certificate (British Retail Consortium), IFS Certificate (International Food standards) and Kosher Technical Consultants. During my recent visit, Manfredi resolved a mystery for me. I have always been confused by the name  “Frantoia.” In Italian, “Frantoio” means mill. “Frantoio” is also a prominent Italian olive varietal. There’s no “Frantoia in the Italian language?” With a big smile, Manfredi said, “It’s a fantasy… No meaning… I made a feminine noun. Woman is much better.” He’s got that right.

    Flavor style - Medium Spicy:
    Frantoia is fruity, herbaceous and has a pleasant almond aftertaste. It is a blend of three olive varieties: nocellera del belice, cerasuola and biancolilla. It’s versatile and can be used for cooking, soups, salads and drizzling over vegetables, cheese, meat, and seafood. Celebrity chef Mario Batali used Frantoia on his Food Network series, Molto Mario. Here’s Manfredi’s tip for a grilled steak (which he loves with Maker’s Mark on the rocks). Immediately before serving drizzle a little EVOO and lemon over the grilled steak and sprinkle with sea salt.


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Frantoia and Heirloom Tomatoes August 22, 2011
Reviewer: Libby Allen from Lexington, KY  
Frantoia was one of the ingredients for the Indian Summer Bake at the University of Kentucky Heirloom Festival. We shared the recipe and people loved it. Simple and straight forward with the full taste of summer.

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My "go-to" olive oil March 31, 2011
Reviewer: Erika Baum from Alexandria, VA United States  
I was treated to Frantoia EVOO a couple of years ago and have used it ever since. Frantoia is my "go-to" olive oil to cook with and drizzle on poultry, meats, fish and vegetables before and after roasting or grilling. Frantoia is also a delicious accompaniament to risotto, quinoa, fresh pasta and soups. http://www.crushandpress.com/ makes ordering super easy

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Cooking with Frantoia March 29, 2011
Reviewer: Leo Procopio from Orlando, Florida  
I’ve been to Europe many times and I always noticed that all the olive oil I’ve seen there has expiration dates, not something common here stateside. Then after seeing Mr. Sanders demonstrate tasting olive oil; I did a test of my own. I purchased a bottle of Frantoia from Crush & Press. Compared it to the olive oil that was in my pantry, the Frantoia made my panty brand taste like motor oil!
So I had this fresh Swordfish steak I wanted to grill. Now Swordfish is a bit spongy or should I say absorbent? After coating both sides, the Frantoia seemed to become one with the steak while it was absorbed. Light and tender and full of flavor! I also use it in my salads; there is such a difference in my kitchen now. Remember, your basics are the building foundations to every meal. They are the platform that raises the bar in any dish. I highly recommend these oils available at Crush & Press for those who are looking to prepare meals that are extraordinary.

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Love Frantoia March 28, 2011
Reviewer: Linda F Flemming from Maysville, KY United States  
Bill, just wanted you to know I love the Frantoia olive oil. Wonderful flavor!!  Looking forward to trying the others.

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Crush and Press: A Trusted Source March 22, 2011
Reviewer: Harriet Carey from Erlanger, KY United States  
I had the pleasure of traveling to Italy last year. I tasted some wonderful olive oils during my visit. It was great to return home and find some of them being offered online by such a trusted source as "Crush and Press." I have so enjoyed trying the varieties offered. I found both (Badia a Coltibuono & Frantoia) to be far richer in taste than any I had simply purchased at the grocery. We have used the Badia a Coltibuono mainly on meat dishes, while the Frantoia seems to suit my taste buds on everything else. Thanks so much ! Harriet Carey

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