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America the Bountiful
Olives in California
Season 2
Episode 211
Capri Cafaro explores regional traditions surrounding olives in California. She learns how olives came to California at a 19th century Mission; harvests olives and learns how to make olive oil; and learns how to cook a traditional Greek olive hand pie called Eliopitikia.
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