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i.
The history of olive oil
Brief
history of ancient uses and mythology
Health
benefits & the Mediterranean diet
ii.
Growing olives for olive oil
Basic
process and season of olive trees
Ideal
conditions – irrigation, fertilization and climate
iii.
Harvesting & processing olives for olive oil
Harvesting
times & methods
Processing
methods & the resulting oil
Racking
off, filtering and bottling
iv.
Tasting & appreciating olive oil
Why should
you taste olive oil?
Grades of
olive oil
How to
taste olive oil & terminology
Styles of
extra virgin olive oil
v.
Olive oil in the kitchen
Culinary
basics for olive oil
Storage
and use by
Recipes &
great Ideas for olive oil every day
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