Media and Press for the Cookbook

Welcome to this page!
These are reviews and articles from my cookbook published in 2013.
- Culinary Instructor Explains Quality of Bragg Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Sunbelt Magazine. August 2014.
- The miraculous oil of the olive – by Faye Levy, December 16,2014
- It’s Okay To Eat The Cupcake, Eat Your Veggies!, November 1, 2014
- The Spiced Life, Dark Chocolate Olive Oil Cake; Review of Olive Oil Cookbook, October 31, 2014
- Tom’s Foodie Blog, Cooking with Olive Oil is More Than Salad Dressing and a Dab in the Pan, October 7, 2014
- Table Conversation, EV Olive Oil and a Beet Salad Recipe, October 4, 2014
- Cooking on the Weekends, Olive Oil-Thyme Poached Salmon Recipe and Introducing the “Two Extra Virgins” and the Arianna Trading Company, October 3, 2014
- Mama Likes to Cook, Cooking Techniques & Recipes with Olive Oil at Melissa’s Produce, September 26, 2014
- Liv Life, Foodie Friends… a few days in Seattle at #IFBC #GirardsCC, September 23, 2014
- She’s Cookin’, Two Extra Virgins’ Olive Oil Lemon Curd, September 22, 2014
- Shockingly Delicious, Tomatoes and Onions in Olive Oil with Fresh Basil – the Taste of Summer, August 24, 2014
- Hadassah Magazine, Kickoff to Summer Menu, May 2014
- Sunbelt FS, Culinary Instructor Explains Quality Of Bragg’s EVOO, July 31, 2014
- San Diego Living on The CW San Diego Channel 6, Add a Little Heat: Secret Ingredient for Spice, July 29, 2014
- Recipe Renovator, Cookbook review: Cooking Techniques and Recipes with Olive Oil by Mary Platis and Laura Bashar, July 23, 2014
- Lifescript: Health with Heart, How to Buy the Best Olive Oil, July 7, 2014
- Arizona Weddings Magazine, For the Kitchen, page 396, June/July 2014
- Business Talk Radio, America’s Dining & Travel Show with Pierre Wolfe, June 22, 2014
- Jolly Tomato, Cooking With Olive Oil, May 31, 2014
- New Jersey Monthly, Food for Thought, May 23, 2014
- The Advice Sisters, 8 new books 2 Crave for Kindle (or print), May 19, 2014
- Mommy’s Memorandum, New Cookbook Tells Everything About Cooking with Olive Oil, May 16, 2014
- San Diego Living on The CW San Diego Channel 6, Delicious Recipes with Olive Oil, May 13, 2014
- Midwest Book Review, The Cookbook Shelf, Mary 11, 2014
- New Jersey Jewish Standard, New Cookbook Offers Cooking with Olive Oil Ideas, May 1,2014
- Katy Lifestyles & Homes Magazine (Houston, TX), Everything to Know About Cooking with Olive Oil, page 84-85 May 2014
- Dad of Divas’ Reviews, Book Review – Cooking Techniques with Olive Oil, April 29, 2014
- Curvy Magazine, Cooking Techniques and Recipes With Olive Oil, April 3, 2014
- To Market, To Market with San Diego Foodstuff, Cooking Techniques with Olive Oil, September 10, 2013
- Dan Poynter’s 2013 Global Ebook Awards, Gold Medal for Cookbook Non-Fiction, August 18, 2013
- Food Writer Friday, Laura Bashar from Family Spice, July 26, 2013
- Kid Kritics Approved Radio Show with Ellen Briggs, Family Food Experts Go Greek! – Recipes, July 11, 2013
- The Olive Oil Times, E-Book Offers Tips on Cooking with Olive Oil, June 24, 2013
- Strands of My Life, Cooking Techniques with Olive Oil – Book Review, June 22, 2013
- Girl’s Gone Child, TOTW: Olive Oil… Cake with Strawberries, June 4, 2013
- Recipe Girl, Stuff I’ve Gotta Share and You’ve Gotta See, May 30, 2013
Thank you for visiting, if you would like more information please contact me at mary@californiagreekgirl.com.
Mary Papoulias- Platis


Hello from California Greek Girl. I’m the owner of Ethos Culinary located in the beautiful city of Carlsbad. Join me as we explore California’s bounty of foods, farmlands, and culinary experts. I’m looking forward to bringing you Greek, Mediterranean and Plant-Forward Cuisines. OPA!



