In the oil cupboard…what’s in there and what is it all used for (all oils are organic)

1. Olive oil (extra virgin, cold pressed)

• anything Italian
• bread recipes that require oil
• baking

2. Peanut oil

• Thai
• Indonesian
• general frying

3. Vegetable oil (take care to get organic – non organic is likely made with GM canola or soya)

• Indian
• Ethiopian
• general frying

4. Coconut oil (is a hard oil at room temperature)

• Thai and anything else that also has coconut milk in it
• General shallow frying of anything to which you wish to add a gentle coconut flavour

5. Sesame oil

• Not used for cooking – use only cold or stir in to a hot meal just before eating
• Sesame and beetroot are one of the Universe’s natural couples

6. French Walnut oil

• Not used for cooking
• Lends a very light nutty taste
• The best oil to use in mashed potato rather than butter or margarine