Beautifully illustrated olive oil recipe book about the history of olive oil and its health benefits with 150 recipes. Written by Cretan diet experts Nikos and Maria Psilakis. This book explores in depth the history and usage of olive oil since Minoan times. Back to Hand Picked Books More Books from Amazon Village Shop

Olive oil is believed to be responsible for the good health and longevity of those people who consume it. Medical studies conducted in European Union + Switzerland, Iceland, Norway as well as in America show that this natural product is a shield of protection, the key to good health and vitality, a product that keeps the heart strong and offers people a very long life.

This publication presents the history of olive oil in brief, summarizes the results od the medical studies and gives extensive information about the use of the pressed golden juice of the olive. The 150 recipes in the book (from salads to scented oils, dips, pulses, meat, fish, even sweets) constitute a full guide for those who want to learn it's secrets.

The authors are founder members of the Academy of Taste. Nikos Psilakis has been awarded a prize by the Academy of Athens.