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Article: Olive oil seeps its way into mainstream cooking
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- St. Joseph News-Press
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- August 6, 2003
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St. Joseph News-Press
There's one substance in this world that has thrived through more
than 6,000 years of wars, leaders and religious upheavals.
It's olive oil.
Olive oil was brought to America from the Mediterranean more than
100 years ago. Ancient civilizations used the liquid gold oil to
relieve physical ailments. In ancient Islam, people applied olive oil
to their bodies as a holy sacrament. And the Christian church often
uses olive oil as a baptismal anointment.
But, today, olive oil is an integral part of many recipes - from
zesty marinades and sauces for meats to seafood, appetizers and
desserts.
"It tastes better than the other oils and it's also a healthy
product," Bob Bauer, ...