Why Pons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is a Kitchen Staple

I've started keeping a bottle of pons extra virgin olive oil on my counter at all times because it completely changes how I cook. If you've ever spent time browsing the oil aisle at the grocery store, you know how overwhelming it can be. There are dozens of bottles, all claiming to be "first press" or "cold extracted," but many of them taste like nothing more than greasy water. Then there's Pons. It's one of those brands that actually tastes like the fruit it came from, and once you get used to that level of quality, it's really hard to go back to the cheap stuff. ...

May 7, 2026 · 6 min · Sufi Benjamin