For more than four thousand years, the Olive tree has been a symbol of abundance, peace, and longevity.
Firenze lives in Los Gatos, California, and.
She received her Olive Oil Consultant Certificate from the Italian Culinary Institute in New York and holds a doctorate in education from the University of San Francisco, with a focus on cultural and communicative understanding.
About the Author: CAROL Firenze is a board member of the California Olive Oil Council and a professional member of the American Institute of Wine and Food and the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade.
In fact, you and your friends will want to keep The Passionate Olive and a bottle of Olive oil in your kitchen, your bathroom, and even your bedroom.
It makes a beautiful gift, too, for just about everyone and every occasion. can you guess? The Passionate Olive reveals the secrets of how to enhance your life, love, and health with Olive oil and merits a front-and-center spot among your most cherished books. . . replace artery-clogging butter in your favorite dishes with . . . soothe your sore throat and dry lips . . . silence squeaky doors hinges . . . curb your cat\'s hair-ball problems . . .
Restore luster to your pearls .
Along with Olive legends and fascinating history, Carol Firenze shares the myriad practical uses of Olive oil through the telling of her favorite family stories and by offering unique formulas and recipes.
The Passionate Olive is the ultimate guide to this natural marvel.
And while it is no longer drawn upon to treat leprosy or massage elephants, the use of this versatile product is growing by leaps and bounds around the world.
Baseball star Joe Di Maggio is even said to have soaked his bat in Olive oil.
Dubbed "liquid gold" by Homer, Olive oil has been used for food, medicine, magic, beauty, and divine rituals.
Gifted by a goddess, revered by ancient cultures, and protected by emperors, the Olive tree and its precious fruit have played important roles in civilization.
For more than four thousand years, the Olive tree has been a symbol of abundance, peace, and longevity
