Wine.Woot : Gourmet Kitchen Infused Oil & Vinegar Medley

You Can Catch More Flies With Honey But Who Wants A Pile Of Flies?

Like whiskey to the Irish. Like beer to the Germans. Like Faygo to the Insane Clown Posse. That’s what oil and vinegar could mean to you.

A slice of bread? No, no, that’s not right. A little oil and vinegar can make that simple bread into a delicious cake-like treat! And what about that sandwich? Just meat and vegetables? That’s crazy talk! A little oil and vinegar can add some real flavor! And who’s that eating a bare salad? Is he crazy? Hey, come over here, buddy, because we need to talk.

But for the fortunate ones who already know that oil and vinegar can make the world a better place, here’s a real treat. This lovely Gourmet Kitchens Medley of oils and vinegar is exactly what you need to start preparing for those wonderful autumn dishes you’ll begin eating when your body starts demanding pre-hibernation fat. No, no, don’t be afraid. Embrace it. Let your inner animal run free.

Just don’t start thinking this is the sort of oil you get for cheap at the local Shop-N-Flee. This set begins with a tasty Pumpkinseed oil, harvested by hand and pressed out of the seeds of Austrian squash. Did you remember that pumpkins are a squash? If not, you’ve learned something for Halloween triva night. This “green gold” will not only add a simple, nutty flavor to your salads, it will also cling lovingly to each leaf, adding flavor and color. And it won an NASFT Award in 2004. Who knew oil had its own awards?

The Walnut oil is not as critically acclaimed, but we think it will have a strong underground following. Think of it as a Scorsese type, always neglected but long overdue. It come from full flavored French walnuts, and will be delightful with cheeses, or vegetables, or mixed with the included vinegar… but we’re getting ahead of ourselves. Just think of that as a foodie spoiler.

Up next is the Basil oil, with a grapeseed oil base and lots of Vitamin E. Two types of basil combine to create an intense basil flavor, even when you don’t have fresh basil on hand. Perfect for bread, or maybe steamed veggies or even a quick mozzarella and tomato snack. And right beside it, the Rosemary oil, good for hot or cold use, and adding that strong rosemary taste to potatoes, meats, pasta or even a frozen pizza you got from the corner store. Hey, we all have those comfort food nights, right? Nobody’s judging here.

Plus all these oils aren’t alone in some unmixable anti-water consortium. There’s also a wonderful Shallot vinegar, which has been created in the old style via the Orleans Method. We like to imagine this process involves putting fresh shallots alongside a hint of garlic and onions and raising them on a wooden platform to be struck by lightning, but it’s probably nothing that cool. What we are sure about is that this crisp, white wine vinegar will work as a marinade for game, fish or fowl, while also fitting nicely in a vinaigrette.

Even the worst meal ever can be improved by the right oil and vinegar addition. And why would you be eating the worst meal ever? You’re more sophisticated than that! So let your pretty good dinner become a really pretty good dinner with this Gourmet Kitchen Medley of oil and vinegar. And then invite us over to join you. You’ve got our numbers, right?

Les Lavandes Pumpkinseed Oil 100 ml: