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Firenze, Carol

The Passionate Olive: 101 Things to Do with Olive Oil

Ballantine Books, 2005

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Year of publication
2005
ISBN
034547676X
Place of printing
New York
Author
Firenze, Carol
Publishers
Ballantine Books
Edition
1st US Edition
Keyword
Olives Olive Oil
Cover description
As New
Binding description
H
Dust jacket
Yes
State of preservation
As New
Binding
Hardcover
Inscribed
No
First edition
Yes

Description

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. . The.ultimate guide to this natural marvel.along with olive legends and fascinating history, .[and] the myriad practical uses of olive oil through the telling of her favorite family stories and by offering unique formulas and recipes, 145p. illus index