For the hostess who has everything, for the dinner party guest who's impossible to impress -- here's something that might catch their attention ... imported Italian extra virgin olive oil that contains edible gold leaf pieces! This tiny bottle priced at $25 for 3.38 fl. oz. is an extravagance to say the least. The flavor of the olive oil is excellent, but we found it hard to get those little pieces of gold out in the first couple of pours; no matter how much you shake the bottle. The gold leaf looks pretty in the bottle, but if a dish is well-seasoned, would you even notice a few gold flecks? This makes us think this product is more of a restaurant gimmick than for at-home use -- perhaps if you really want to impress someone with over-the-top luxury, say for a Valentine's dinner or special date, but even then you'll probably have to point out the gold flecks in the romantic lighting. Maybe this is a great conversation-starter over the Caprese salad, but we're not entirely convinced. Also, for such an expensive item, it would be nice to have a drip-proof bottle.

Taste: 30
Value: 6
Health: 15
Ingredients: 15
Preparation: 10
Appearance: 5
Packaging: 2
Total: 83

Easy Leaf Products
Los Angeles, California
310-471-3270
www.easyleafproducts.com