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| - I've been coming here for several years and have always been impressed by both the quality of the local products offered and the helpfulness of the staff.
The star is the olives and oils from the Queen Creek olive mill, but the pastas and fresh artisan breads are excellent as well.
Feel free to ask for advice about the plain and flavored oils -- and get samples of each. Also, don't miss the variety of vinegars, dipping oils and glazes from the mill. Don't forget to collect a few of the free recipe cards for ideas about how to use some of the more interesting flavors: vanilla-infused olive oil makes great waffles and adds an interesting dimension to cakes. The blood orange oil is good in dark chocolate brownies, and I hear the chili oil is great for popcorn.
This trip, I learned that they also carry locally-sourced mustards and honeys.
If you want to learn more, just ask the staff. They're usually happy to talk about the products. Beyond that, take a trip out to the actual mill. It is a bit of a drive, but you can visit, take a tour, and get all of your olive-related questions answered. There's a restaurant onsite, so you can grab lunch or snacks if you like.
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