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Olives, Anchovies, and Capers: The Secret Ingredients of the Mediterranean Table

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The recipes are simple and delicious. If you're an amatuer like me, you'll appreciate the simplicity and beauty of these recipes. You can plan a multi-course meal from this book.

The book is sturdily bound and well indexed. It's small enough that it doesn't get in the way sitting on a kitchen shelf. It's beautifully photographed (over 2 dozen photos). The first 30-or-so pages discuss the production and nature of the basic ingredients (olives, anchovies, and capers). Then there are 3 sections: appetizers and salads; main dishes; and spreads, sauces, and breads. There is a metric/English unit conversion table at the back of the book. Most of the ingredients are available at any fine market; nevertheless, the book also includes a list of sources for exotica.

Great book obviously if you like olives, capers and anchovies. A word of advice: watch the directions on the Fresh Tomato Tart - one whole cup of heavy cream plus one whole cup of half & half equals TWO CUPS of liquid going into your 9-inch tart pan, which will then escape through the cracks of your pan and make a giant mess. I started over, and used something less than one cup of liquid - I mean you're only using three eggs, so I should have seen this coming.

The tapenade is delicious.

If you like olives, anchovies and/or capers this little book is for you. Lots of good recipes and ideas. Go for it.

I have a friend for whom these are 3 of her favorites foods and she gives this a thumbs up. For me I learned a lot about olives.

Tonight I cook again from this lovely primer. And how wonderful it is to know more about the ingredients that I cook with so that I can get the most out my taste buds and my money. My daughter calls anchovies "hairy fish" and refuses to eat them.....but loves my sauces which are made from them. Knowledge is Essential in all of life.If you love the Med. cuisine as I do, this book is informative and Essential.
EAT WELL, LOVE WELL, AND BE WELL
Salute'