> >but sheesh, olive oil *smells* >...gorgeous. And makes good food taste even better. Italians are supposed >to have very low rates of heart disease - the 'Mediterranean diet' but I >don't know the relevant stats. Last year I found this site which describes the Mediterranean diet: http://www.oldwayspt.org/html/p_med.htm The large Mediterranean food pyramid at the top of the page weighs 425k. There are also FAQ here: http://www.oldwayspt.org/html/p_med_com.htm I love olive oil too, and I miss the best Greek deli I've ever encountered, which is now 3000+ miles back in DC. Marlene