Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil – $385
by rgonzalezr
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 religious ritual. Today’s researchers are continuing to confirm the remarkable, life-giving properties of true extra-virgin, and “extra-virgin Italian” has become the highest standard of quality. But what if this symbol of purity has become deeply […]
Categories: Cocina, Gastronomía, Historia • Tags: cocina, Cooking, Cuisine, extra virgin, Gastronomy, History, ingredients, olive oil, virgin, W.W. Norton