Olives: Cooking with Olives and Their Oils [Paperback]

Ford Rogers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 17, 2002

Celebrated in this gorgeous volume is the fruit known since ancient times as a “gift from the gods”—the olive. At last, the rest of the world can embrace what seasoned gourmands in the Mediterranean have known for centuries: olives and their oils are essential to robust eating and healthy cooking. More than just a simple recipe book, OLIVES is an exploration of the variety of uses for this ancient, versatile food as well as a source of concise information on the olive industry and production around the globe. With advice on choosing the appropriate olive and oil for any culinary pursuit and a directory of olive and olive oil sources, this book is destined to become a delightful addition to all food lovers’ libraries.

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About the Author

FORD ROGERS is a recipe tester, chef, food writer, and food stylist. The author of two other cookbooks, Citrus: A Cookbook and Nuts: A Cookbook, he makes his home in Brooklyn Heights, New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press (April 17, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580083889
• ISBN-13: 978-1580083881
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,814,828 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Looking for a good reference on Olives?, April 15, 2000

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This review is from: Olives (Paperback)

I work in the gourmet food trade and was looking for an excellent reference on the topic of olives. The Gourmet Trader in NYC has a reference chart of Olives that contains pictures from this book. This book will tell you about the kinds of olives (with excellent pictures). This book also covers topics of interest related to these fruit such oil production and the cultivation of olives. Not to mention that it contains recipes! This is the book to get if you are seeking a great reference on olives.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars so far, so great, March 16, 2000

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This review is from: Olives (Paperback)

I tasted an olive tapanade at a party and went crazy! I had to have the recipe! My friend loaned me the entire cookbook and I have had great success with the other two recipes I've tried, as well as soaking up information about the different kinds of olives and their strengths in dishes. I'm now buying the book for myself, as well as a few extra copies for gifts along the way.