A short treatise on olive oil

Around 600 B.C., the olive tree made its appearance in the Marseille region and quickly became the symbol of an entire civilization. How did the olive tree evolve from its first appearance in Mediterranean countries to the present day? What are the secrets of olive oil production? What are the real benefits of consuming this oil? Would you like to travel to countries where people cook with the wonderful “olive juice”? What are the best olive varieties for an oil with a distinctive taste? And from ancient times to the present day, how has the magical place where oil quality is determined – the mill – evolved? Today, olive oil has become the symbol of light, sunny cuisine in all Mediterranean diets, but how do you make a personal choice from among all the olive oils available? From olive tree to olive oil, the Petit traité de l’huile d’olive will guide you through the world of olive trees, advise you on how to choose “your” olive oil and, with its many tips and simple, original recipes, help you make the most of it. A book to discover olive oil.