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jackycooksherbooks's avatar

I could email you numerous newspaper advertisements for olive oil throughput the decades of the 20th century … including mail order services. The author of Acetaria .. a discourse on salads, John Evelyn was recommending the best oil from Lucca as early as 17c . There is a long history of olive oil, albeit some times other oils used for salad…

Mark Gowen's avatar

Fascinating, love to know more !

jackycooksherbooks's avatar

I’ve posted some details on Notes so do take a look ….