2011 Cibaria Holidays Observed

The following days are all of the days that Cibaria will be closed to observe Holidays in 2011. If you place an order the day before the Holiday, it will go out the following operating business day, or the following day, if placed after 2PM, unless otherwise notified.

NEW YEAR’S Monday, January 3^rd – CLOSED

PRESIDENT’S DAY Monday, February 21^st – CLOSED

GOOD FRIDAY Friday, April 22^nd – WILL CLOSE @ NOON

MEMORIAL DAY Monday, May 30^th – CLOSED

INDEPENDENCE DAY Monday, July 4^th – CLOSED

LABOR DAY Monday, September 5^th – CLOSED

ANNUAL PROSPERITY LUNCHEON Wednesday, November 23^rd – WILL CLOSE @ NOON

THANKSGIVING Thursday, November 24^th – CLOSED

Friday, November 25^th – CLOSED

CHRISTMAS Thursday, December 22^rd – WILL CLOSE @ NOON

Friday, December 23^rd – CLOSED

Monday, December 26^th – CLOSED

NEW YEAR’S Friday, December 30^th – CLOSED

Introducing Gourmet Tunisian Olive Oil

Cibaria Fine Oils is proud to introduce the newest members of our Gourmet Olive Oil and Vinegar line:

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Tunisian Extra Virgin Olive Oil and

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Organic Tunisian Extra Virgin olive Oil

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Both new olive oils come in 500ml quantities, and are sure to leave you wanting to use it in everything. This olive oil has a smooth flavor, and is amazingly fresh and vibrant. Perfect as a Holiday / Christmas Gourmet gift, or to use yourself. You can’t go wrong with oil from the amazing Mediterranean country of Tunisia. (Which boasts a near-perfect climate for amazing olives!)

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Tunisia is one of the oldest known Olive Oil producing countries, and they even are home to one of the world’s oldest Olive trees. It is estimated that this tree is at least a few thousand years old.

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This fine olive oil is imported directly from the beautiful country of Tunisia. This long-time olive oil producing country has many olive oil trees that exceed 100 years old. It is also the home of the world’s oldest olive oil tree. In November the fruit is hand­picked in the tra­di­tional way, the ripe olives being raked from the branches with a spe­cial comb. They are care­fully sorted and then crushed straight away. Tunisian Olive Oil is recognized by many chefs and connoisseurs as one of the best olive oils to utilize. This is a smooth, rich olive oil, that is very versatile.

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Olive Oil and Tunisia – The History

For thousands of years, olive oil had been prominent in all the great civilizations that have prospered in Tunisia. The olive tree was cultivated by the Phoenicians, the Greeks, the Carthaginians, the Romans and the Arabs, in a tradition that has been passed down from father to son ever since.

Olive cultivation in Tunisia dates back to the 8th century BC, even before the founding of Carthage by the Queen Dido. The Phoenicians were the first to introduce this crop to North Africa.

In the Carthaginian period, olive cultivation started to spread an account of several advantages granted to olive-growers.
Romans continued the expansion of olive-growing stepped up irrigation, olive oil extraction techniques. Excavations at Sufeitula (present-day Sbeitla) and Thysdrus (El Jem) and Roman mosaics discovered in Sousse, attest the widespread culture of olive-trees throughout Tunisia.

Tunisia is the largest olive oil producer outside the European Union, and comes fourth in the world following Spain, Italy and Greece.

Since ancient times, olive oil was used for various purposes: Athletes used it to massage their muscles to make them suppler, women used it to keep their skin looking young, it was thought to be a strengthening tonic which helped prevent baldness, and with addition of wine and spices, it was used for cosmetic.

The collection of the archeological and ethnographic objects and utensils attest the importance of olive oil in the everyday life and people’s art living throughout the History of Tunisia.

Gourmet Olive Oil – Online Convenience!

Gourmet Olive Oil and Aged Traditional Balsamic Vinegars (Now Known as 25 Star Balsamic Vinegar of Modena) are a rare treat for most people. The olive oils that most of us are accustomed to are store-bought oils that are generally from our local big-chain grocery store. Since launching our online Gourmet Olive Oil online store, we’ve seen an amazing response to our High Quality, Gourmet Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars. Why is it that so many people go crazy for these seemingly ordinary products?

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Because our Gourmet Olive Oils and Vinegars are anything but ordinary!

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Our Gourmet Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars are packed at our facility – under very strict guidelines. They are also fresher than most of the products that you’d find in your local store.

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Another great reason our delicious Olive Oils and Vinegars are top-notch is because of the variety that we offer. You can literally take your taste buds on a world-wide adventure, but trying Olive Oils from around the world. Some of our favorite international olive oil experiences are:

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- Gourmet Italian Olive Oil

- Arbequina Olive Oil

- Spanish Olive Oil

- And many more!

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Gourmet Olive Oil has truly earned it’s name as a new staple in the American household’s pantry. While not only being very healthy, it is considered one of the most versatile cooking oils around. It is also great as a salad dressing, or even as a dip for your favorite bread. Our olive oils are selected through a rigorous process of tasting, and testing by a seasoned olive oil expert who has been in the industry for over 30 years. With great care and detail, Cibaria brings you incredibly delicious Gourmet Olive Oils and Vinegars from around the world!