The sophisticated-- olive - Marie Nadine Antol

Simple elegant and 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 flavour of olives in cocktails appetisers salads and entrees.
Now food writer Marie Nadine Antol has created an information 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.