Olive oil

A first for The Perfect Pantry: here's something that's not yet in my pantry, but can be in yours — a free* sample of artisan olive oil.

Now through Friday, December 15, follow this link to receive a free tasting box of olive oils. This lovely gift box sells for $39.50 on the Alejandro & Martin web site; this week they're offering it to readers of The Perfect Pantry for *shipping cost only.

When you follow the link, you'll reach a shopping cart. The amount in the cart should be $0.00, and there should be a promotion code in the box below. If the shopping cart does not show a promotion code, type the word "Ninecooks" (wiithout the quotation marks), and recalculate. [NOTE: Shipping to Rhode Island cost $8.38.]

Here's a bit of Alejandro & Martin philosophy, from their web site:

We believe that much of the world’s most satisfying foods are produced on small family farms in such limited quantities that they rarely make it to retail shelves here in the US. The very best is rarely mass-produced. Culinary traditions, regional cuisines and local climates create a bounty of olive oil experiences for us. Why blend the work of hundreds of producers into a single product for the sake of consistency - a dubious virtue. We say celebrate the diversity of tastes!

I'm curious. Will this oil be fruity or woodsy, delicate or viscous, assertive or barely noticeable? Maybe, just maybe, I'll fall in love — a really wonderful olive oil can make a girl go weak at the knees, after all. And I'm always open to adding new items to my pantry.

I'm going to try it. If you try it, let's compare notes.

Comments

[patti digh]

lovely! I'm looking forward to trying it - many thanks!

[Christina]

Thank you so much! I ordered some now!

[Tom]

Wonderful! Thank you so much!

[Tom]

Not that I need to worry about it, but some readers may want to take note of the Allergen Warning on the A&M website.

[Marcia]

Solstice Surprise! Thank you, Lydia!

[Lydia]

Thanks, Tom, for the allergen alert.

Hope everyone enjoys this little holiday treat!

[Kate]

I ordered mine! Thanks, Lydia!

[arizelda]

Thank you! Just ordered mine.

[Judy]

Thanks for the lovely present. I just ordered and am so anxious to get my package.

[candy]

Thanks Lydia! I am eager to try this oil.

[Bev]

thank you, this sounds like--real good

[Mary-Rose Waldron (Laura's Mom)]

I just ordered the olive oil using the link. Thanks for the opportunity, Lydia.

[June]

Thanks for the incredibly generous gift Ninecooks and Alejandro and Martin! Happy Holidays!

[jann]

I am going to see if I can get some of this-thanks.

[patti digh]

I just wanted to tell you that my olive oil arrived yesterday (quick!). It was so gorgeously packaged and the bottles and accompanying materials so beautiful that I want to marry the people who bring this olive oil into the world - fantastic! I can only imagine how incredible the actual olive oil will be...thanks again!

[Aparna]

Thank you Lydia. I ordered mine and recevied them too. When I opened the Box it made me really happy.

[Lydia]

Patti, so glad you're loving the oil!

Aparna, welcome!

To all....please leave comments if you've tasted your oil, and let us know how you're using it. (I haven't opened mine yet!)