The Olive Oil Enthusiast: A Guide from Tree to Table, with Recipes

Mapes and Morisani may not be household names in cookbooks, but their boutique handmade olive oil company, EXAU, made Oprah’s list of favorite things. In their first book, they share their extensive knowledge of all things olive oil, from tree to bottle. Much like lessons about wine, this book shares a wealth of knowledge about the components that create qualities of great flavor, such as varietals, production, and storage. Home cooks will enjoy demystifying this common ingredient with explanations of types of EVOO and how to read labels. Helpful sections include tasting olive oil, evaluating color, and knowing what to look for when shopping for oil. The book finishes with olive oil–forward recipes that cover a variety of uses, even in brownies and other desserts. This title will likely inspire readers to reevaluate what type of olive oil is in their pantry and elevate both their knowledge and their palate for this popular ingredient.