: I am very fond of butter, and cook
: with it a little too much.
: I am trying to switch over to olive
: oil (or another oil )and wonder
: just how much difference there is
: in the quality of the products..
: The grocery store shelves have a
: baffling array of different ones
: from tiny very expensive ones to
: large vats. Is there much
: difference in the tastes?

Yes

It depends on what you are using it for...
And the taste differs depending on which country they come from
I use one of the less expensive ones for cooking.
And then depending on what I am using something for, I will use a higher grade.
And the type depends on the use..So if you are mixing it with a strong vinegar like balsamic, you would use a
less expensive one and one with a less strong flavor. If you are putting it on a light salad with a light vinegar, you would want on that fits with that.

the fun is the discovery to be honest. You might try getting an oil from Italy and one from greece. Just get small bottles and see if you can tell the difference in taste.

kathleen