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Synopsis
In 1986, the author bought a small overgrown olive farm in Provence. With it, he discovered, were 150 neglected olive trees. His neighbours helped him bring his grove back to life - and with it a passion grew in him to discover all there was to know about the olive.
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Mort Rosenblum brings poetry, history, humor, and passion to the noble olive. -Martha Stewart Filled with history, lore, scandal, gossip, politics, recipes, health tips and even Mafia intrigue, Olives is as perceptive as it is passionate. -Patricia Wells, author of" Bistro Cooking" A dazzling book of olive mania. -Nancy McKeon, "The Washington Post Book World " Delicious . . . A blend of first-rate travel writing and first-rate food writing. -Michael Pakenham, "The Baltimore Sun"
About the Author
Mort Rosenblum is a special correspondent to the Associated Press and the author of "Who Stole the News? "and "The Secret Life of the Seine." He lives in Provence.
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- PublisherAbsolute Press
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 1899791361
- ISBN 13 9781899791361
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages316
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