Some of the best dishes in the world have an essential common ingredient- olive oil. Not only is it a tasty ingredient that has been a staple of Mediterranean diets for millennia, it has many well documented health benefits as well. Interest in fresh, local, healthy ingredients is growing as more Americans are seeking nutritious, non-processed diets. While most are aware of California's world-class wines, few know of California's international award-winning extra virgin olive oil, created by some of the world's finest artisans.