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The Olive Oil Enthusiast : A Guide from Tree to Table with Recipes
Hardback Edition: 1
A comprehensive, practical introduction to the often misunderstood world of olive oil-with recipes for appetizers, pasta, sauces, and desserts-from the founders and producers of the acclaimed EXAU Olive Oil brand.
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 amonghis family's seaside olive groves in Calabria, Italy, so when he and his wife, Skyler Mapes, decided todemystify the industry, they moved to Calabria and began harvesting, producing, packaging, and exporting high-quality Italian olive oil.
The Olive Oil Enthusiast 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 Crocchette di Patate (fried potato croquettes), Pasta Aglio e Olio (pasta with garlic and olive oil), Olive Oil Brownies, and tasty Bruschetta.
With charming illustrations and passionate author expertise, readers will discover a new appreciation for a classic ingredient.
Pages : 160
Publisher : Random House
Publication date : 2023-08-15
Subjects: Non-fiction, Published in the USA, Food And Drink