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Museo dell' Olivo/ Olive Tree Museum view detail comment email this

The website for this museum (located in Imperia, Italy) features history of the olive tree and information about olive cultivation and oil production. Includes a virtual tour of the museum, a brief discussion of the role of olive oil in the Mediterranean Diet, and images of olive pits, oil lamps, tree, harvesting, and olive oil production equipment. Available in several languages.
http://www.museodellolivo.com/eng/
Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Herbs, Spices, Condiments, and Flavorings

Last updated Oct 5, 2005


Olive Oil Source view detail comment email this

Olive growing, olive curing, and olive oil recipes are featured on this site. Includes listings of growers, producers, and processors; information for starting an olive oil business; production and commerce statistics, some incorporating graphs and maps; nutrition and health information and links; examples of the olive in art; and olive facts. An events calendar includes happenings around the globe, many in California. California Olive Oil News is the online newsletter; both the site and the news archives are searchable.
http://www.oliveoilsource.com/
Topics: Herbs, Spices, Condiments, and Flavorings, Snacks and Baked Goods

Last updated Dec 9, 2002


The Olive Tree World view detail comment email this

Plenty of information about olives and olive oil, in art, history, and literature; health benefits; tasting method and vocabulary; tree varieties and producers; and cooking techniques and classic recipes (e.g., Pesto, Grilled Leg of Venison, Seafood Paella, Greek Stuffed Chicken, Almond and Honey Zabaglione, even dog biscuits--under "Maigret's Haven"). The author is an importer of gourmet food.
http://www.OliveTree.eat-online.net/
Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Herbs, Spices, Condiments, and Flavorings, Recipes & Food Preparation, Recipes by Region, Snacks and Baked Goods, The Olympic Games

Last updated Jan 24, 2006




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