Olive & Thyme

Name: Olive & Thyme
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SKU: 9781945551710
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Everyday Meals Made Extraordinary

By Melina Davies

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Olive & Thyme by Melina Davies offers a delightful collection of recipes inspired by her popular Los Angeles eatery. The book celebrates Mediterranean cuisine with a fusion of flavours and techniques that are approachable for home cooks. It's filled with vibrant dishes, personal anecdotes, and tips to inspire culinary creativity.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

If you enjoy Mediterranean cuisine and are keen to explore delicious, authentic recipes infused with rich flavours and stories, this book may appeal to you. It's perfect for someone who loves to experiment in the kitchen while learning more about the cultural inspirations behind each dish.

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Bursting with fresh recipes and practical entertaining advice, this book is the ingredient every kitchen needs.

Co-op available National and regional print, blog, radio, and online campaign Author has a dedicated publicist to promote the book nationally and internationally (publicity is already planned for London) Tour in select national and international cities, as well as several events in the L.A. area Author has connections to Nancy Silverton, Matt Molina, Jet Tila, Keanu Reeves, Joanna Swisher, Vinny Shook, Melissa McCarthy, Gino Angelini, Curtis Stone, Lauren Conrad, Connie Britton, Phil Rosenthal, Paul Feig, Jennifer Garner, Haylie & Hilary Duff and other influential voices, many of whom will promote the book through blurbs and/or social media Market targets: cookbook buyers, entertaining, Southern California, entertainment industry Promotions and targeted advertising with SCIBA/NCIBA Publication parties and event potential, including a gala launch party at the restaurant, the LA Times Festival of Books, Omnivore Books, and more Bookseller and library promotions: SCIBA/NCIBA, regional library, and targeted bookseller giveaways BLADs available Promotion via the author’s, restaurant’s, and publisher's social media and website eBook available at the same time as print book; eBook ISBN to be included on all press materials and wherever print ISBN is listed. Both mediums will be promoted, and publisher will seek eBook promotional opportunities

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Bursting with fresh recipes and practical entertaining advice, this book is the ingredient every kitchen needs.

Melina Davies treats everyone like family. Stop by her house and she'll whip you up a fluffy, buttery vegetable quiche with fresh greens in a homemade dressing. Visit her wildly popular L.A. restaurant and marketplace, Olive & Thyme, and she'll come by your table to see how you're enjoying your avocado and burrata toast.

Ask her for tips on hosting the in-laws for dinner, and she'll walk you through her juicy roast chicken with thyme and which wine to serve and music to play.

A consummate host and lauded chef, Davies brings her love of togetherness to Olive & Thyme, where the vibe is relaxed and warm and the food is fresh and delicious. Davies brings that same passion to her book, Olive & Thyme, which shares her most popular recipes (drawn from French, Californian, Italian, and Middle Eastern influences), along with her breezy, practical entertaining advice.

With stunning photos by Ann Elliott Cutting and Ashley Barrett and a foreword by the four-time James Beard winner Nancy Silverton (author of Chi Spacca and The Mozza Cookbook), Olive & Thyme is the ingredient every kitchen needs—a fun, inspirational guide to enjoying what matters most in life: family, friends, good food, and music.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Olive & Thyme by Melina Davies has been praised for its approachable and delicious recipes that reflect her successful restaurant's essence. Reviewers commend the cookbook for its accessible and elegant presentation, making home cooking feel special and achievable. It’s been noted for capturing the spirit of shared meals, providing readers the warmth and comfort of preparing Davies’ dishes in their own kitchens. Celebrities and culinary experts have lauded the book for turning simple gatherings into memorable culinary experiences.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781945551710

Publisher: Prospect Park Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 October 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Prospect Park Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

By Ann Elliott Cutting
Photographs by Ashley Barrett
Foreword by Nancy Silverton

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 266.0mm

Weight: 600g

Pages: 240

Collections

Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Melina Davies Non-Fiction TV & Celebrity Cook Books

About the Author

Melina Davies is a self-taught cook who left a career in the movie industry in 2011 to open a tiny cafe called Olive & Thyme in Toluca Lake, California, later moving to a much larger location just up the street, and most recently opening a second restaurant. The daughter of Armenian immigrants and a graduate of the University of Southern California, Davies lives in Studio City, California, with her husband and their two young children.

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