In the Kitchen-Olive Oil Which One Should I Choose?

I don't know about you but I get very confused when I look at all my options when searching for Olive Oil.  There seem to be different grades, different colors, and many different brands and prices.  Where do I start?

In an article by Healthline,  they discuss 11 Proven Benefits of Olive Oil.
They list healthy fats, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties to mention just a few.
All I really know about Olive Oil is that I use it in cooking.  I also know that when I go to the grocery store and see the abundance of selections I have no idea which one to choose.

I found an interesting article that breaks down the Olive Oil facts "Ultimate Guide to Olive Oil"
The color and flavors of olive oil are based on where the olives are grown.  The flavors can range from fruity to herbal.

Olive oil is graded into three basic grades with subcategories.  Extra virgin, virgin, and semi-fine virgin. As I understand it, and I could be wrong, the scoring is based on acidity.

As I read these articles I am coming to understand that there is no one type of olive oil.  I am learning that the color, flavors, and acidity vary as does the quality of the oil.

All I care about is what is the best type of Olive Oil for me to use in my home on a routine basis?

Best Olive Oil to use for Salads according to The Foods Guy
Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil, they list it as best in class, flavor, and price.  I did read in a Woman's Day article that Extra virgin olive oil is best for "savory cooking, sauteing, stir-frying, roasting and marinating and is the best choice for bread dipping and salad dressing".

I found this definition of what Extra Virgin Olive Oil is on The Kitchn
Extra-virgin olive oil is an unrefined oil and the highest-quality olive oil you can buy. There are very specific standards oil has to meet to receive the label “extra-virgin.” Because of the way extra-virgin olive oil is made, it retains the more true olive taste and has a lower level of oleic acid than other olive oil varieties. It also contains more of the natural vitamins and minerals found in olives.

Here is the Olive Oil I am ordering on Amazon

                                                                
(I am an Amazon Affiliate, if you click on my Amazon link and buy anything on Amazon I get a percent of the sale with no extra cost to you.  Thanks!:-)

In the past I did not use olive oil for cooking I used mainly vegetable oil.  In the last year or so I have been receiving Home Chef meals and they call for olive oil in their recipes and that is when I started to use olive oil.  Now that I have a little more info on olive oil I will use Extra Virgin Olive Oil in my cooking.

Do you have a favorite Olive Oil?  I have seen recipes for an olive oil cake.  

Have you tried making one and if so what did you think?

Take Care and Happy Cooking!

KathieyV