Olive Oil as a Butter Replacement

With the vast amounts of information now available to us that tells us how beneficial Extra Virgin Olive Oil is to our health, people are always looking for new ways to use olive oil in their everyday cooking. With it’s great amounts of free-radical fending antioxidants, to it’s new link to the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease, Olive oil is truly one of the most overlooked essentials in a healthy diet. While many Americans use butter on a consistent basis, even more are finding delicious ways to substitute butter for Extra Virgin Olive Oil in their cooking and old family recipes.

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Surprisingly, many people have noticed no dramatic taste differences when using Olive Oil instead of butter in their cooking. In fact, many have reported a smoother, more richer flavor and texture in their cooking, as well as their baking. Of course, there is an Olive Oil to fit your every taste. For peppery or more robust oils, you could turn to an olive oil such as our Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil. For recipes calling for a smoother, more buttery flavor, our rich and buttery Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil would be a perfect fit.

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We see a growing trend of baking aficionados using more and more Olive Oil in their specialty baked creations. Everything from cakes, cookies, to cupcakes can benefit from this miracle oil.

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Substitute Olive Oil for Butter – A Helpful Replacement Chart

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Olive Oil Gifts and Gift Sets for Christmas!

It’s Christmas time again! That means shopping, fun, and FOOD! We can assist in all three of these with our delicious line of mouth-watering Gourmet Olive Oil Gift Sets.  These beautifully packaged Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar and Specialty Oil gift sets feature amazing combinations of some of our finest oils and vinegars from around the world. Give your family, friends and colleagues the most delicious gift they’ve ever received! A classy way to say “Merry Christmas”!

One of our most popular Olive Oil Gift Sets includes our famed Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil and our delectable 25 Star Balsamic Vinegar of Modena! This is one that everyone will absolutely adore – from the most seasoned chef or foodie, to the rushed mother/cook!

For a little more added adventure – Cibaria has created a gift pack that features yet another one of our world-famous oils. Our Moroccan Olive Oil, Signature Olive Oil, and 25 Star Balsamic Vinegar Gift sets is a great way to give them a bit more variety in their oils, while choosing a high-end product that they are sure to appreciate.

After a lot of research in the field (We never miss an opportunity to eat!), We’ve arrived at the conclusion that there’s a correlation between good food and good ingredients! Hence, the choices we’ve made here. Exotic Moroccan Extra Virgin Olive Oil, our unique Cibaria Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and a perfectly Aged 25 Star Balsamic Vinegar of Modena that stops the show every time! With this trio the difference is remarkable. Our choice for when only the best will do.

We’ve paired two of our world-famous balsamic vinegars into one beautiful box to form a dynamic duo of delicious Italian Balsamic flavor! This is truly a Balsamic lovers dream, and it will make you a balsamic vinegar lover if you already aren’t one!  From the vineyards of Italy’s renowned Modena region, this pair is a must have for Balsamic enthusiast everywhere. An Italian treasure that is a welcome addition to any dinner table, and you will be too after this gift.

Whether you’re looking to impress your friends by giving amazing selections of world-class oils, or simply looking to introduce your loved ones to the wide variety of luxury olive oils and vinegars that exist, we’ve got you covered. If you are in need of a gift set that isn’t listed on our site, please contact us and place your request! We’d love to accommodate you!