Guess what I found at an out of the way health food store?

[askcassyfirst]

Guess what I found at an out of the way health food store? Bariani Raw olive oil! They are charging 18.00 for a 1000ml bottle. This appears to be 7 dollars cheaper than Eat Raw's price. I happened to be in the store when they were taking delivery from the distributor. I looked at the bottle, and asked if it was truly raw. (I didn't know about this brand up till this point.)

This is a tiny store across from my office, and I was astounded they had it. I called the BARIANI company to ask about the process, and they were really kind, said it is never raised over 55 degrees farinheit. (I didn't know it was raw till I called them.) THat was why I checked the price online with the major raw distributors. Seems like a good buy. Is it as tasty as Living Tree?

The www.barianioliveoil.com website has a US store listings, so you can check out where the oil is sold near you.

Just thought I would post this in case others could benefit.

Cassy. :)

[SamL]

So close to your work too, that would have made my day. Thanks for supplying the website. It's tempting to stock up.

[KimO]

Cassy,
I guess maybe I'd make out better, food shopping wise, if I moved down to your area of the Sunny State. I only have one store in my town, and they don't carry a big variety of raw items.
You truly are lucky living in the area where you do.
Thanks for the information- will keep it in mind for future reference.
Kim

[Sharon in Colorado]

Cassy - how does it taste? Does it have a strong flavor? Agreeable? Disagreeable?

I've known about that stuff for a while and have always been curious.

[askcassyfirst]

I will give you all an update tonight. I haven't eaten any yet. I hope it is strong in flavor though. I know some prefer lighter oils, but I have loved olives and oil since I was a kid. The greener the better. Its ok in savory dishes that way. (I tend to use coconut oil or walnut oil in sweet stuff.)

Looks yummy though, and it has its harvest and bottle date stamped on the botte.

Cassy :)

[askcassyfirst]

I am reporting back with the taste test:

Had some of the Olive Oil on a great salad made with tomatoes, cucumbers, raw NFL olives and sweet onions. Tasted divine. Strong olive flavor, tasted light and just the way I would have imagined....

Cassy :)

[sweetgoddess]

drool..i looked Cassy and they dont sell any near me BUT I am going to ask the woman that owns the health food store I shop at if she could carry it. I checked out there website and liked their bio. I love oilve oil!

[SamL]

I love olive oil too, wonder what my chances are getting it over here.
I use it a lot.

[AphexPhode]

Where in FL? I'm in Sarasota. What's the name of the store? Thx.

[askcassyfirst]

Here are the FL stores, they along with those in the rest of the country are on the Bariani website:

FLORIDA
DESTIN ICE & SEAFOOD
663 HWY. 98
Destin, FL 32541

DIXIE FOODS, INC.
3339 NW 74 Ave.
Miami, FL 33122

HEALTH FREEDOM RESOURCES
SOUTHERN BOTANICALS
611 South Myrtle Ave. Unit D
Clearwater, FL 33756

WARDS SUPERMARKET, INC.
515 NW 23rd. Ave
Gainsville, FL 32602

WATER & HEALTH CO.
14125 North Rd.
Loxahatchee, FL 33470


Hope that helps.

Cassy :)

[carolg]

Sharon,
I had some of the olive oil and it seemed thick at the time. It's been a while.
carolg