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good oil

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noun

  1. slang true or reliable facts, information, etc

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The worry is that these Western initiatives could result in “the ability to mandate what kind of oil is good oil,” and how much it should cost, said Karen E. Young, a senior research scholar at the Columbia University Center on Energy Policy.

From New York Times

Lettuce Romaine, butterhead, red leaf, radicchio, frisée — these tender leaves are the foundation of good salads and make a meal by themselves with a good oil and vinegar.

From Los Angeles Times

Serve them with their broth in a bowl, with crusty bread or toast on the side, and garnish with a drizzle of fresh, good oil, and some flaky sea salt.

From New York Times

Especially if it’s what I’ll call a best-available can of fish: sustainably caught, packed in good oil.

From New York Times

Contrary to what many American cooks have been led to believe, good oil should not be held in reserve for a little drizzling here and there, but used for all kinds of everyday cooking and for deep-frying.

From New York Times