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Books 1 to 15 of 15 – Oils, vinegars & olives

Tree to Table  by Patrice Newell
Tree to Table: Cooking with Australian Olive Oil is a beautifully produced book from Hunter Valley olive farmer and producer Patrice Newell. She takes us around the farm with insights into harvesting techniques and inside the kitchen revealing how to purchase and store olive oil, the different flavours of oils and tips on tasting oils. Her many recipes are joined by those of some famous names in Australian cooking – Kylie Kwong, Janni Kyritsis, Tobie Puttock, Holly Davis, Serge Dansereau, Greg Malouf, Stephanie Alexander, Stefano Manfredi, Tony Bilson and others. The photographs by Simon Griffiths bring to light the beauty of the Valley, the splendour of the trees and pleasures of the table. A great gift for the cook in your life.

Hardback,  224 pp,  $59.95. Buy now

Olive Oil  by Peggy Knickerbocker
In this photographic journey through the world’s olive groves, acclaimed food writer Peggy Knickerbocker and photographer Laurie Smith trace the origins of the oil of the gods. Travelling to the orchards of Greece, Spain, Italy, North Africa and California they explore the process of harvesting the fruit and extracting it’s essence. Readers will savour the exquisite results through recipes that range from toast with tapenade to a lavish feast fit for kings

Paperback,  168 pp,  $27.95. Buy now

Olive Oil  by Beverley Jollands
20 fabulous recipes for drenching, drizzling, dressing and dipping with the essential ingredient of the Mediterranean. A celebration of the olive’s history and versatility, and a fascinating guide to the different types of olive, the olive harvest and methods of picking, the milling and pressing processes, and how to select perfect olives for eating.

Hardback,  64 pp,  $16.95. Buy now

Michael Chiarello’s Flavored Oils and Vinegars  by Michael Chiarello
The Food Network’s Michael Chiarello knows the secret for making great food that is as simple as it is delicious. These 100 innovative recipes for both making and using flavoured oils and vinegars capture the essence of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and spices and instantly improve whatever dish they touch. Combining two classic books, with an enticing new design and cover, ‘Michael Chiarello’s Flavored Oils and Vinegars’ is a sure-fire crowd pleaser.

Paperback,  192 pp,  $26.95. Buy now

Passionate Olive, the  by Carol Firenze
Furnishes an entertaining and practical collection of family recipes and suggestions on how to use olive oil around the house to clean and polish floors and furniture, soothe colds and sore throats, condition dry hair, rejuvenate plants, preserve cooking utensils, and cook. 30,000 first printing

Hardback,  244 pp,  $30.95. Buy now

Very Salad Dressing  by Teresa H. Burns
Over 70 recipes for salad dressing are gathered in this book. Find the recipes for old favourites like Bob’s Blue Cheese or Olive and Herb Viniagrette, and also more creative dressings, such as Red Onion and Poppy Seed, or Pear-Apple Surprise.

Paperback,  96 pp,  $8.95. Buy now

Olive Harvest Cookbook, The  by Gerald Gass and Jacqueline Mallorca
In 1991 Nan McEvoy planted 1,000 olive tree seedlings on her ranch in Northern California. Today, 18,000 trees later, McEvoy Ranch is highly respected for its fine extra-virgin olive oil. Also producing lavender and honey, and maintaining an extensive kitchen garden – entirely organic – it has evolved into a virtual paradise, replete with heirloom vegetables, fruits and olive groves. With this wealth of ingredients, ranch chef Gerald Gass has created more than 70 recipes combining extra-virgin olive oil with the best the garden has to offer. Stunning photographs of the olive groves, gardens, and recipes make The Olive Harvest Cookbook a lovely gift for anyone who has ever dreamed of living off the land in their own little piece of Eden.

Hardback,   $49.95. Buy now

Olive Oil  by Leonardo Romanelli
Each Italian Pantry book is unique in style, content and recipes. A short history of the Italian food product is followed by a detailed description of the production techniques and notes for evaluating and appreciating the regional differences. Italy has a very complex food culture, with distinctly different cheese, pasta, olive oil and cured meats in each region and even within certain towns. These books take a geographical approach to the regional specialties, with maps showing the area of production, notes on the product of that region and typical recipes using the distinct produce of that area. The Italian Pantry books are valuable references for culinary students and professionals as they are scholarly and technically informative. Lavi

Hardback,  64 pp,  $18.95. Buy now

Olives, Anchovies, and Capers  by Georgeanne Brennan
No one knows just what makes the Mediterranean shores so white, the sun so golden, or the sea so blue. But thanks to award-winning author Georgeanne Brennan, we now know what makes the cuisine so delicious. Olives, anchovies, and capers are the secret ingredients behind the magical flavours of the Mediterranean. Toss a few tangy olives and capers, or a savoury anchovy or two into these over 50 dazzling recipes and instantly capture the fresh, sun-drenched flavors of Italy, France, Greece, Tunisia, and Morocco. Enhanced by vibrant colour photography, Brennan reveals techniques for salting, brining, curing, and seasoning these delicacies and also explores their history and common uses.

Hardback,  132 pp,  $27.95. Buy now

The Essential Olive Oil Companion  by Anne Dolamore
The health benefits of olive oil have been enjoyed for centuries throughout the Mediterranean but have only just recently been appreciated worldwide. This fascinating book provides both a history of olive oil and a practical compendium of its many uses. 100 recipes. Color illustrations.

Paperback,  160 pp,  $22.95. Buy now

Extra Virgin: An Australian Companion to Olives and Olive Oil  by Karen Reichelt, Michael Burr
A guide book to the Australian olive and olive oils. From the arrival of the country’s first olive tree in 1800, to the current craze for all things olive, this book tells the history, uses and production of the olive in Australia.

Paperback,  156 pp,  $19.95. Buy now

Flavored Vinegars  by Michael Chiarello
From classic balsamic and red wine vinegars to innovative elixirs infused with fruit, savoury, and herbal essences, flavoured vinegars are as perfect for gift-giving as they are for enlivening favorite dishes. In Flavored Vinegars, acclaimed chef Michael Chiarello proves once again that great food can be pure simplicity: it’s as easy as drizzling a few drops of balsamic vinegar on a ripe slice of melon or brushing mango vinegar on fish as it goes to the grill. Flavoured vinegar intensifies the taste of many dishes without added fat or calories. This collection includes over 50 quick and easy recipes for making and using a fabulous array of vinegars to create inspired appetisers and salads, pastas and entrees, marinades, and even desserts.

Paperback,  96 pp,  $18.95. Buy now

Making and Using Flavored Vinegars  by Glenn Andrews

Paperback,  32 pp,  $5.95. Buy now

Olive Oil Cookery: The Mediterranean Diet  by Maher A. Abbas and Marilyn J. Spiegl
With its emphasis on fresh vegetables, legumes, grains, and olive oil, this cookbook presents 150 easy-to-prepare dishes in true Mediterranean style. Not only a delight to the palate, these recipes will help you stay healthy longer

Paperback,  160 pp,  $18.95. Buy now

Kitchen Secrets of the Vinegar Ladies  by Dixie Anderson and Tami Feulner
A comprehensive guide to making homemade herbal vinegar, this resource includes a wide selection of delicious recipes for mustards, chutneys, salsas, preserves, and marinades. Explaining how, in addition to its culinary qualities, herbal vinegar can be used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes, readers also benefit from cost-cutting tips and advice for adding rich flavor to salads, meats, soups, stir-fries, sauces, fruits, and vegetables. A section on preparing and giving herbal vinegars as gifts is also included.

Paperback,  135 pp,  $25.95. Buy now