Olive: A Global History is one of the first books to delve deeply into one of the worlds most mythical foods. Its also an everyday food: the oil from the olive fruit is present in our modern-day diet. Featuring a wealth of historical detail, useful descriptions of popular olive varieties from different countries, and delicious recipes from around the Mediterranean that showcase olives and olive oil, this book, for foodies and the health-conscious alike, will be a popular addition to all food lovers bookshelves.
