Virgin Territory: Exploring the World of Olive Oil

An illuminating look at olive oil with 100 recipes from the country’s leading authority on the subject

Olive oil is more popular than ever, thanks to its therapeutic and preventative effects in treating different diseases, as well as the growing variety of brands and imports available. Nancy Harmon Jenkins, arguably the leading authority on olive oil and the healthy Mediterranean diet, presents more than 100 dishes that showcase olive oil, ranging from soups to seafood to sauces to sweets. Along with favorites like tapenade and pesto, you’ll find other exciting dishes like North African Seafood Tagine, Oven-Braised Artichokes with Potatoes and Onions, and Quince and Ginger Olive Oil Cake. But this book isn’t just a collection of hearty and healthful recipes; Jenkins also covers the history and culture of olive oil as well as how to buy it and cook with it. A thing of beauty with the stunning photographs of exquisite dishes as well as Jenkin’s own Tuscan olive tree grove, Virgin Territory captures the delights of making and cooking with olive oil.

The Passionate Olive: 101 Things to Do with Olive Oil

For more than four thousand years, the olive tree has been a symbol of abundance, peace, and longevity. Gifted by a goddess, revered by ancient cultures, and protected by emperors, the olive tree and its precious fruit have played important roles in civilization.

Dubbed “liquid gold” by Homer, olive oil has been used for food, medicine, magic, beauty, and divine rituals. Baseball star Joe DiMaggio is even said to have soaked his bat in olive oil. And while it is no longer drawn upon to treat leprosy or massage elephants, the use of this versatile product is growing by leaps and bounds around the world.

The Passionate Olive is the ultimate guide to this natural marvel. Along with olive legends and fascinating history, Carol Firenze shares the myriad practical uses of olive oil through the telling of her favorite family stories and by offering unique formulas and recipes.

Restore luster to your pearls . . . curb your cat’s hair-ball problems . . . silence squeaky doors hinges . . . soothe your sore throat and dry lips . . . replace artery-clogging butter in your favorite dishes with . . . can you guess? 

The Passionate Olive reveals the secrets of how to enhance your life, love, and health with olive oil and merits a front-and-center spot among your most cherished books. It makes a beautiful gift, too, for just about everyone and every occasion. In fact, you and your friends will want to keep The Passionate Olive and a bottle of olive oil in your kitchen, your bathroom, and even your bedroom.

Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil

About the Product

• Bertolli extra virgin olive oil, with its robust, fruity flavor, exceeds Italy’s rigorous standards
• Excellent all-purpose cooking olive oil
• Use for grilling, roasting, soups and pasta sauces
• Easy to pour ergonomic bottle shape
• 2 liter pet plastic bottle

Kirkland Signature Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2L

About the Product

• USDA Certified Organic
• First cold pressed
• Oil will impart a wonderful flavor to your foods
• Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Finest quality

Partanna Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 34-Ounce

About the Product

• 1 - 34 oz tin of Partanna Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• The Asaro family has been producing it in Partanna, Sicily (Italy) since 1916
• The Nocellara del Belice gives it a very rich flavor profile, with notes of artichoke & almonds and a peppery finish
• Very low acidity (typically around 0.3%)
• Versatile oil: it can be used for finishing, dipping and also cooking

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