An olive oil dispenser is a handy kitchen utensil that is designed to slowly pour out its contents over your meals. It is useful when you want to pour just the right amount of oil on salads, soups, cooked vegetables, or just about any other dish that requires oil. The spout is designed to release only a little bit of the bottle’s contents at a time, thus making a light application of oil possible. Oil drizzlers come in many shapes and sizes. Some have a simple designs, a glass bottle with a fitted spout or a metal container with a cylindrical top. Other containers are made from hand blown glass. Some drizzlers have frosted glass designs etched into the outside of the bottle. Often clear glass is used so that the contents of the bottle can be seen, adding a decorative look to its functionality.

A decorative olive oil drizzler is an excellent alternative when shopping for oil and vinegar bottles. A drizzler can be paired with any number of decorative vinegar bottles to make for an attractive set that your family will enjoy over and over again. One nice design idea seen in many quality drizzlers is a wide necked bottle. The wide neck allows the chef to insert various fresh herbs right into the bottle. The herbs’ own oils and flavor can then permeate the oil that is in the drizzler. In this way the oil changes from the ordinary to a flavorful delight. You may also add small peppers and other spices for a unique flavor each time. The most commonly used oil in an oil drizzler is a high-quality olive oil, however many other oils can be used, including flavored oils and garlic oil. You can even use a drizzler for your favorite cooking wine or vinegar if you so choose.

Whether you are an accomplished chef or a self-taught kitchen dad, an olive oil pourer is one kitchen item that is tough to live without. In addition to its functional appeal an olive oil dispenser also makes a great gift for a birthday, anniversary, or holiday.