One of the most challenging quandaries for the home cook is figuring out what cooking oils should be stocked in the pantry and on hand for daily use. Cranberry Country Market, Tomah’s favorite farmer's market, has a vast assortment of oils to choose from including coconut, cold pressed olive, and grape seed oils. Their expert staff will help you choose the right oils for all your cooking needs.

In order to best determine what oils you should have in your cooking arsenal, it is important to have a basic knowledge of what differences exist between different oils. Perhaps the most important difference that the home cook should know is that each oil has a different “smoke point.” The smoke point is the temperature at which the oil begins to smoke. When oil begins to smoke, it is in the initial stages of breaking down. You want to choose the right oil with the right smoke point for your different cooking needs, so you don't run the risk of burning your food.

Butter and certain oils like extra-virgin olive oil have a very low smoke point so cooking with them can be more difficult. These oils are more useful for sauteing. Conversely, oils such as canola oil have a relatively high smoke point with safflower oil having the highest smoke point. These oils are most effective for deep frying and searing.

Cranberry Country Market has all the different kinds of oils, including advocado oil, in stock and ready for you to take home. In addition to these high-quality oils, this farm market carries a delicious assortment of fresh homemade breads and deli meats. As always, a helpful staff member stands ready to assist you and answer any questions.

Cranberry Country Market in Tomah is conveniently located just five miles from where I-90 and I-94 divide. If you have any questions, please call (608) 374-4944 or visit the supermarket website for their weekly specials and deals.