Attending a workshop devoted to the good stuff, led by Theo Stephan of Global Gardens, "one of only 300 Olive Oil Sommeliers in the world." It's all happening at Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley ...

Olive grower and olive oil proprietor Theo Stephan sources her olives from various sites throughout Santa Barbara County and beyond. (Scott Draper photo) After hopscotching around various North ...