Re: EVOO.
i think TLK is confusing smoke point with boiling, burning etc. EVOO will smoke and breakdown at relatively lower cooking temperatures. you dont want to cook in oil that is breaking down unless you love carcinogenic free-radicals and bad tasting food. but your food will not burn any more than in any other oil.
you can cook in what is labelled as "pure olive oil", it has a higher smoke point. but you wont get the fruity flavor of virgin olive oil. but is just as healthy, if that is what you are after.
Yes indeed, your beloved EVOO is doing you more harm than good when used in cooking. Better to consume it in its cold pressed state. It is actually good for you cold, helps your body to actually REMOVE bad cholesterol.