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Olive Oil For Dummies
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Become an olive oil expert with this fun guide Everyone loves a good bottle of EVOO. That's Extra Virgin Olive Oil, in case you didn't know. Olive Oil For Dummies is full of things you might not know about how to taste, buy, store, and use...
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Become an olive oil expert with this fun guide
Everyone loves a good bottle of EVOO. That's Extra Virgin Olive Oil, in case you didn't know. Olive Oil For Dummies is full of things you might not know about how to taste, buy, store, and use this incredible—and increasingly popular—oil. Complete with recently discovered health benefits, fascinating history and lore, and mouthwatering recipes, this is the essential guide to understanding everything you need to know about "liquid gold”. You'll learn to tell real olive oil from counterfeit, and how to determine its quality and value as well as recognize the healthiest EVOOs with this trustworthy Dummies guide. Look no further for clear, concise, and accurate information on all things olive oil.
- Discover the history and extraordinary health benefits of olive oil
- Explore the power of anti-inflammatory and antioxidants we call polyphenols
- Learn to avoid fraudulent olive oil and get the most for your money
- Test your oil to ensure quality and pair flavours with food
- Store olive oil properly and enhance its flavour and nutrients as you cook
- Try authentic, mouthwatering recipes rich in—you guessed it—delicious olive oil
Olive Oil For Dummies is an excellent choice for foodies, olive oil lovers, travellers, home cooks, chefs, medical professionals, and anyone looking to learn the health benefits of olive oil.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781394282869
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 October 2024
Country: United States
Imprint: For Dummies
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 408g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Amy Riolo is an author, chef, and Mediterranean expert. She’s also the author of Mediterranean Lifestyle For Dummies and Italian Recipes For Dummies. Simon Poole, MD, is a medical doctor, author, and authority on the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle. He has appeared on the BBC as an olive oil expert and organized conferences on olive oil.
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