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What about oils?

*crikey*mate* — Sat, 17 May 2014 12:51:15 GMT

Do you use different oils for different things?

Generally i use Olive Oil - can't say I've ever bothered to find out the difference between cold pressed, extra virgin ior just the regular stuff?

I buy in 20 litre drums so just get the "regular stuff"

deep fry in canola oil though\\

so what olive oil is better do youn think?

and i use flaxseed oil for my stuff - just cos i was told to by the MP dude - but????

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*pepe — Sat, 17 May 2014 12:54:39 GMT

didn't you already do this a couple of months ago?

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joz*garage — Sat, 17 May 2014 12:55:08 GMT

Do you use different oils for different things?

yes usually i'll use motor oils for machines and kitchen oils for cooking

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*crikey*mate* — Sat, 17 May 2014 12:56:17 GMT

@*pepe wrote:
didn't you already do this a couple of months ago?

maybe, but i forgetvb- maybe im menopausal

Re: What about oils?

the_great_she_elephant — Sat, 17 May 2014 13:02:00 GMT

Oils ain't oils, Sol.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQGWsV7uUPw

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j*oono — Sat, 17 May 2014 13:20:40 GMT

Yes I do and I could have swarn I already answered this question. I use peanut oil for asian foods, extra virgin olive oil for dressings and the cheap oliveoil for every day cooking such as spaggi bol or bacon and eggs on a Sunday morning.

Sunday 😄 Better get to bed. A big fry up in the morning.

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mugssy65 — Sat, 17 May 2014 13:26:54 GMT

How long does 20ltr of oil last you? I wouldn't use that in a year!
And yes J*oono I remember you answering this coz I said I use sesame oil in Asian cooking.

Re: What about oils?

*crikey*mate* — Sat, 17 May 2014 13:29:39 GMT

@mugssy65 wrote:
How long does 20ltr of oil last you? I wouldn't use that in a year!
And yes J*oono I remember you answering this coz I said I use sesame oil in Asian cooking.

I just get it from work, I buy it in drums for the shop - we go through 4 a week - maybe more cos the broaster and deep fryers take 20 litres each

Re: What about oils?

*crikey*mate* — Sat, 17 May 2014 13:30:53 GMT

I use sesame oil etc in asian cooking - just meaning every day stuff

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amber-eyed-girl — Sat, 17 May 2014 13:33:56 GMT

Joz, simple, but effective 🙂

a lightly flavoured, first press olive oil does for most kitchen use

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joz*garage — Sat, 17 May 2014 13:46:35 GMT

Joz, simple, but effective

when buying the stuff, i simply select the cheapest lightest coloured olive oil on the shelf for cooking

i've got this notion - lighter the colour the better for you - dunno if it actually is - just sounds feasible, lol

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amber-eyed-girl — Sat, 17 May 2014 13:46:51 GMT

Generally, the lighter the colour, the lighter the flavour for olive oil, so it is easier to use in more things. Without everything tasting too olivy.

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j*oono — Sat, 17 May 2014 13:55:58 GMT

The lighter the colour the less pure it is. Keep the dark olive oil for dressings and the light stuff for frying.

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cq_tech — Sat, 17 May 2014 16:34:43 GMT

I refuse to use canola (rapeseed) oil as it is carcinogenic when overheated or burnt (google transfats if interested).

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polksaladallie — Sat, 17 May 2014 21:30:27 GMT

Is this Question .......28?

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kopenhagen5 — Sun, 18 May 2014 04:35:07 GMT

Good one Allie.

I saw Dr Oz mention 4 healthy combinations of food the other day.

In other words they go well together, assists in absorbtion of the goodness in them.

Olive oil with Brussel Sprouts

Apple with Dark Chocolate

Greentea with Lemon

Pink Grapefruit with Avocado

Can do some creative recipes out of those.

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*crikey*mate* — Sun, 18 May 2014 04:41:02 GMT

@kopenhagen5 wrote:
Good one Allie.

I saw Dr Oz mention 4 healthy combinations of food the other day.
In other words they go well together, assists in absorbtion of the goodness in them.

Olive oil with Brussel Sprouts I think he was pulling your leg about this one - NO ONE would reccommend Brussel Sprouts in any combination!

Apple with Dark Chocolate Well that has credibility...

Greentea with Lemon

Pink Grapefruit with Avocado has he tasted grapefruit?????

Can do some creative recipes out of those.

Re: What about oils?

chuk_77 — Sun, 18 May 2014 06:14:19 GMT

I opt for full synthetic myself

Re: What about oils?

annies_fancy_dress — Sun, 18 May 2014 23:11:30 GMT

Olive oil should only be used for cold uses, like dressing on a salad.

Otherwise use coconut oil, as it has a high temp tolerance.

Sesame oil ( and other high flavoured oils) use when specifically needed for the recipe taste.