Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil by Tom Mueller

Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil

Tom Mueller

249 pages first pub 2011 (editions) user-added

nonfiction food and drink history informative slow-paced
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For the reader who craves a rich and deliciously readable narrative that combines history, food, and intrigue, Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil by Tom Mueller is a must-read, offering a fascinating exploration of the world of olive oil that will leave you informed, inspired, and perhaps even outraged by the scandalous truth behind the industry.

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The sacred history and profane present of a substance long seen as the essence of health and civilization.For millennia, fresh olive oil has been one of life's necessities-not just as food but also as medicine, a beauty aid, and a vital element of...

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