by Marie Nadine Antol

Simple. Elegant. Refined. With a history as old as the Bible, the humble olive has matured into a sophisticated culinary treasure, Enter any fine restaurant and you will find the sumptuous flavor of olives in cocktails, appetizers, salads, and entrees. Now, food writer Marie Nadine Antol has created an informative guide to this glorious fruit's many healthful benefits, surprising uses, and spectacular tastes. After exploring the history of the olive, this book looks at the olive plant and its range of remarkable properties. It then presents over 100 kitchen-tested recipes, including a host of salads, dressings, spreads, soups, side dishes, entrees, breads, and beverages--all designed to put a smile on the face of any olive lover.

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