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kittyglitther t1_j611eit wrote

Single, no pets, mostly vegetarian, probably $80-$100/week. But I don't want to talk about my grocery bill when I have to buy olive oil.

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keep_everything_good t1_j627lv3 wrote

Single, varied diet and this is about what I spend as well. I actively look at and compare prices when I shop.

Also, I opted for Avocado oil last time I needed olive oil. So much cheaper and no real difference for cooking at least (probably different if you’re doing salad dressings, though).

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kittyglitther t1_j63cv80 wrote

I have Avocado oil too, it has different purposes for me.

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MoJoe-21 t1_j61wgvs wrote

Olive oil is expensive but should last you a long time.. what do you use it for besides salad dressing ?

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OkBid1535 t1_j62obl3 wrote

Omg I use olive oil making potatoes in the oven. I use it to make my tofu. I have to mix it in with rice. Brownie mix, various other things I bake. I never use it on salad

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kittyglitther t1_j63dcv0 wrote

Olive oil shouldn't necessarily last you a long time, it degrades pretty quickly and I've met way too many people who are dunking their bread in rancid oil because they think it's like wine.

I use it for roasting veg (yes I've read the arguments against that and I don't care), it gets mixed in with farro/roasted veg salads, bean salads, roasted veg salads, regular salads. I use it in certain breads that I bake. I use it to eat a loaf of bread with (fresh boule + olive oil mixed with red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and some grated parm = the best). I use it in hummus even though I know that's non-traditional. I use it in pestos and other spreads. I toss it with pasta/garlic/parm when I'm too lazy for real cooking.

Tonight I'm making cod gyros (yes, homemade pita) so I'll use olive oil for that.

I just love olive oil, and life is too short for the mediocre stuff.

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MoJoe-21 t1_j6406se wrote

I used to cook with it often too but I cook mostly with butter now ( at least it's not oxidized ) there are some dishes where I still use OO because you're right the taste it gives is really good

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pixel_of_moral_decay t1_j62papb wrote

Omnivore male who’s been compared to a garbage disposal before…

$100 a week is the average. Tend to do bigger and smaller trips so one week 70 another week 120. But $400 a month is pretty spot on.

Nothing terribly fancy for the most part. Try to limit the processed crap too. But it adds up quickly.

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GM-the-DM t1_j62yg6r wrote

If you're ever near Lebanon, check out Metropolitan Seafood. I got a gallon of Jordanian extra virgin olive oil there for around twenty bucks. It's fantastic.

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