Blimey Limey Olive Oil
When we were in Paris this past September, we happened upon Oliviers & Company, or O & Co as some know it, on the rue Cler. We happen to sample a delicious citrus olive oil, called Citron Vert. My limited French translation skills told me that it would mean *Green Lemon*. Ah, but there are no green lemons, so it must be lime oil. We made a mental note of it and figured we would buy it back here, in the US, because it would be less expensive and we wouldn't have to worry about a possible olive oil explosion at 10,000 feet. Eewww. Not pretty.
We finally got our hands on some, and as luck would have it....it is indeed made from green lemons. They press the olives and lemons when the fruit is still green. Who knew? I didn't think that was possible.
The flavor of this oil is unlike any other I have ever tasted. I have had grassy, peppery and lemony, but this is almost indescribable! You must try it for yourself!!
We drizzled it on toasted bread topped with a dash of fleur de sel, but it would also make a wonderful oil to use in a citrus salad dressing. The flavor is so intense and fresh!
You can buy on line here, request a catalog, or visit a store near you. I highly recommend eating, and tasting your way through all of their wonderful Mediterranean products!
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Someday we absolutely HAVE to meet in person!!! 3 years ago on a Christmas trip, we stumbled upon the shop on the Ile St. Louis. I bought a ton of soap and some olive oil...thrilled at my Paris find. Six months later I was in New York and stumbled upon their shop in Soho...imagine my surprise!!! Luckily, we have a store in Denver and I now am addicted to the lemon oil, red chile oil and their basil oil (which is to die for....) and I also get their Modena Basamic Vinegar...so yummy on fresh strawberries.
Posted by: Angie | February 11, 2008 at 08:25 PM
Oh it sounds divine. well, I think maybe the word divine is a little over used and doesn't properly express my admiration and jealousy of your green lemon olive oil enough...I shall make up a word instead, it looks SPLEND-TAST-ARONI-DUFLY!!! Seriously, now I am hunnngry, off to raid the fridge. Thanks for sharing a tasty sounding culinary find!
Posted by: TACE | February 11, 2008 at 09:22 PM
Angie~ Are we twins separated at birth??? It is beginning to feel like that :)
Baci e Buona Sera,
Robin
TACE~ I love your sense of humor. And, devine..is just fine. I hope you find something good in that fridge of yours. Mine is a little scary...never know what you'll find!!
Posted by: My Melange | February 11, 2008 at 09:28 PM
It sounds divine!
Posted by: Lulu | February 12, 2008 at 12:29 PM
YUM!! Thanks for the Hot tip!
Sounds delish!
Stay warm bella!
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | February 12, 2008 at 06:08 PM
wow! This must taste wonderful, Robin :)
Posted by: Maryann | February 12, 2008 at 07:49 PM
Next time you come to Provence , I would make you taste the best olive oil of the world !!!I'm not kidding
Posted by: le petit cabinet de curiosites | February 13, 2008 at 06:48 AM
I can smell this heady fragrance all the way over the ocean and back!
I will look out for something similar when I am in Tuscany next week.
Posted by: Vienna for Beginners | February 13, 2008 at 07:01 AM
Lulu~ Oh...it is!!
Constance~ You are welcome for the HOT tip:) I am sooo trying to stay warm and happy in this dreary weather :(
Maryann~ So different from anything else I have tasted!!
Melanie~ That, my dear, is a date! I look forward to it...I am sure yours will knock this ones socks OFF ;)
Merisi~ Oh my..now I am GREEN...with envy ;) Tuscany...you lucky, lucky dog you!!! Please, report back on your findings!! Good to *see* you again.
Posted by: My Melange | February 13, 2008 at 06:19 PM