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The Olive Oil Enthusiast: A Guide from Tree to Table, with Recipes
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The Olive Oil Enthusiast: A Guide from Tree to Table, with Recipes
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The Olive Oil Enthusiast: A Guide from Tree to Table, with Recipes
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Humans have produced and enjoyed olive oil for thousands of years, but education about olive oil is woefully lacking. After meeting and falling in love with an American on holiday, then moving to the U.S., Giuseppe Morisani was shocked to discover that quality olive oil was not appreciated or even available in many parts of the United States. He was raised among his family’s seaside olive groves in Calabria, Italy, so when he and his wife, Skyler Mapes, decided to demystify the industry, they moved to Calabria and began harvesting, producing, packaging, and exporting high-quality Italian olive oil.
is a clear, approachable guide to the world of olive oil, starting with a walk through the olive groves during growing season to harvesting the olives to the milling and production processes. There are tips for shopping for, tasting, using, and storing olive oil. Mapes and Morisani also include twenty recipes for dishes that showcase olive oil, such as
(fried potato croquettes),
(pasta with garlic and olive oil),
, and tasty
.
With charming illustrations and passionate author expertise, readers will discover a new appreciation for a classic ingredient.