Book Review
The OliveOlive Mediterranean Cookbook 45 delicious recipes from our family to yours
The OliveOlive Mediterranean Cookbook was created by Rob and Pam Marsden, who established their Cambridgeshire-based company OliveOlive to supply the UK with authentic, delicious olive oil from Pam’s family in Cyprus. They soon expanded the product range to include traditional, handmade halloumi cheese made by friends on the island and gave it the brand name Cyprus Village. Both the cheese and the olive oil are featured in all the recipes throughout this book, showcasing how to make the most of these delicious Mediterranean flavours in everyday cooking. Three chapters divide the recipes into Starters, Sides & Salads; Main Meals; and Sweet & Savoury Treats. These include traditional Greek and Cypriot food such as Kleftiko, Katimeria, Ravioles and Eliopittes, alongside family favourites like Banana Bread, Black Olive Tapenade, Souvlaki and Mediterranean Pasta Bake. There is also a selection of recipes contributed by chefs who use OliveOlive products in their restaurants: Greek Style Roast Fish from Bedford Lodge Hotel and Heirloom Tomato Carpaccio with Olive Ice Cream from Maison Bleue are just some of these highlights. Most of the recipes come from Pam, her family, and their friends, so this really is a cookbook for everyone. The vast majority of the recipes are easy to follow, with a few to challenge the more ambitious cooks, and can be whipped up in your home kitchen with minimal equipment. The family-friendly food is rustic and full of flavour, with simple steps to delicious dishes. The book also provides readers with a unique insight into the processes that turn raw ingredients - from goats’ milk to fresh olives - into OliveOlive’s products. Rob and Pam’s customers are always interested in the authenticity of their halloumi and olive oil, as well as how to cook with them, so this book is ideal for longstanding fans of the small family-run company, as well as those yet to discover the delights of proper olive oil and halloumi cheese. The OliveOlive Mediterranean Cookbook is a 128 page square format hardback and retails at £12. It will be available to purchase from Amazon, bookshops including Waterstones and online from www.mezepublishing.co.uk
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