Olives In California -
america the bountiful

Sat, Jul 5 11:00 A.M. NHPBS (11.1)  

Spanish missionaries brought olive trees to California in the 1700's. Centuries later, California is a leading producer of olives and olive oil. Capri visits McEvoy Ranch where she see how olives are harvested and samples their olive oil varieties. Then, Capri takes a trip to Corning, California, known as "Olive City" where she tastes a variety of local olives prepared in creative ways at the Olive Pit. She caps off her tour with an olive oil milk shake. Finally, Capri learns how to make a traditional Greek dish made with olives.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 211

All broadcast times for this episode: (show all)

Sat, Jul 5

11:00 A.M.

Olives In California     NHPBS (11.1)

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AMERICA THE BOUNTIFUL will take viewers on a weekly journey into America's heartland to learn about culture and find inspiration in the personal, emotionally moving chronicles of farmers, artisans, restauranteurs, and home cooks through the fare that they grow, produce, and eat.

In each of 13 episodes, Capri meets with guests to shine a spotlight on the vibrant, and culturally diverse untold food stories and traditions hidden in rural and small-town America.

From indigenous chefs to multigenerational family farmers, Capri introduces the audience to those who make up the cultural and culinary tapestry that forms the rich story of the United States.

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