Good eating starts with good cooking, starting with the pots, pans, and spices, but not often do people think about olive oil. But Pai-Wuen and Fabri Mausi do – the Taiwanese-Italian couple that founded and owns this family business of creating high quality olive oil. Their company is Masseria, which uses a chic aluminum can that protects their liquid gold in the container from air, light, and dirt. Bonus: it’s easy to recycle or make into cute decor after using. Masseria’s commitment to fair business practices, health, and eco-consciousness is evident in their oil.
Once I cracked into the can, I first used it in a homemade dressing on my salad, with a touch of vinegar and fresh herbs. The full flavor and slight citrus note complimented the herbs beautifully as I drizzled it over my arugula and kale. For a heartier dish, I grilled up veggies and salmon using only Masseria and lemon to flavor it; then thirty minutes later with a full belly, I could say with absolute certainty: it was simply delicious. This oil will last two months per the company’s suggestion, but I believe it will be finished before then. Masseria offers subscription-based orders to keep your favorite olive oil on rotation. Ditch the low quality stuff and go for the olive gold with Masseria.
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