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Tasty alcohol free thank-yous -for the host... Olive oils are as refined and sophisticated-with nuanced flavors like those other palate pleasers -wines/bourbons. via GIPHY From ITALY Redoro (extra virgin olive oil DOP Veneto) captures the amazing flavors from the acclaimed olives from the Garda area... a special spot -renown for its favorable climate+soils.  President of Redoro , Daniele Salvagno pours it on. The Olive Oil production process from hand to machine picked oils-to milling,  malaxation, decanting, filtering, preserving and bottling reminds us of the intense labors required of the winemaking industry. This version of Redoro Olio Extra Vergine Di Oliva Biologico-earns the  Italian Protected  Designation of Origin-just like the finest wines! This version, non-GMO (naturally)-is a delicate oil-with subtle fruity flavors-ideal for every Mediterranean dish with olive oil on the ingredient list. Other versions of olive oil can be more intense-...

Practically an American holiday-Sunday playoffs -for football-and B-Ball games leading up to March madness...are best watched with a another (or others). Best bites choices can be fast, easy and creative- to compensate for potential boredom. via GIPHY Some ideas that bring some sophisticated international flair for sophisticated palates...that pair up well with many kinds of beers/wines Chewy  Spanish Sabor olives -fresh green olives -are delectable on their own (or as the 'dirty' part of a chilled martini)-but for party-festive occasion...add some life...with fast dress-upped selections - stuffed with  smoked cheese/nuts/basil ,  goat cheese/chopped green apple ,  jalapeño, or classic pimento. Widely available Jalsberg 's delicious classic taste-mild, mellow and a bit nutty...naturally lactose and gluten free -now can be had in individually wrapped Cheese snacks -3/4oz in stick format-perfect for piling up in large serving bowls -right along...