Replicate the warmth and richness of Mediterranean food and culture with this cookbook packed with information from the history of olive tree growing to the symbolism, myths and traditions that surround olives and their oil. The book gives useful advice on which oil to choose for which culinary purpose, explains how the oil is made, where the best pressings come from, and the characteristics of the main oil-producing countries - Spain, Italy, France and Greece. There are also sections on the health benefits of olive oil and how it is used for beauty and well-being treatments. The recipes include classics such as Bagna Cauda, Ajo Blanco and Vegetables la Grecque.
- ISBN10 0754811700
- ISBN13 9780754811701
- Publish Date 30 May 2003
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 14 March 2007
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Anness Publishing
- Imprint Lorenz Books
- Edition Illustrated edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 64
- Language English