2 Intro

8 Letters from F

12 The Land of Olive
A farm and farm table where you can see Greece's representative olive varieties

34 A Guide to Olives
Dictionary of Olives by Type

42 Agritourism
Olive-themed trip

59 Academic Manual
Olive Guide: History, Culture, Traditions, and More

80 F Cut
Source of olives

Interview

88 Alexandros Tsotinis
The chef of Athens CTC Restaurant, who presents traditional Greek food with a travel theme,
Alessandro Schottinis

96 Vasilis Leonidou
The chef of Crete's fine dining restaurant Ablee, with extensive knowledge of olive oil,
Vassilis Leonidou

104 User Scene
Olive enthusiasts

116 On the Table
Olive-inspired menus at local Greek restaurants

Interview

128 Fil Bucchino
Rock band musician and founder of Abandoned Grove, a company that regenerates olive groves.
Phil Bucino

134 Retail
Olive specialty shop

144 References
Olive's Recommended Book List

151 Index

Olives, the fruit of the olive tree, have had a profound influence on human food culture with a history of cultivation spanning thousands of years.
It is recognized for its effectiveness as a perfect plant-based fat and a source of high-quality energy, and its unique vitality that allows it to survive even in harsh environments makes it a sacred symbol of abundance and peace.
More than 2,000 varieties of olives are produced in Mediterranean countries such as Greece, Italy, Spain, and Algeria, and olive oil, produced by pressing olives, is called “liquid gold” and has been the foundation of the Mediterranean diet.
Among them, extra virgin olive oil is the only food ingredient with an official certification evaluation method, making it a prominent presence on tables around the world.