Olive

Wild olive tree is known as ‘acebuche‘ (Olea sylvestris). It was one of the first varieties of olive trees in the Mediterranean area and after… Read More »What Is A Wild Olive Called?

Easy olive recipes Chicken, red pepper and olive cacciatore. Olive bread. Deep-fried stuffed olives. Warm olives with pickled lemon and fennel. Olive tapenade. Slow-cooked squid… Read More »What Can I Do With Olives?

Try adding green olives to: Pizza. Pasta salad. Greek salad. Potato salad. Spaghetti puttanesca. What can I eat with green olives? Olives pair well with… Read More »What Can Green Olives Be Used For?

Store-bought olives can be eaten on their own in moderation, or paired with many different foods for a unique, salty flavor. Try adding green olives… Read More »How Do You Eat Green Olives?

Glass Jar or Crock Method Spread a 1/4-inch-thick layer of salt over the bottom of a large glass jar or ceramic crock. Cover layer of… Read More »How Do You Preserve Olives In Salt?

It’s impossible to pick olives in rain, wind, or fog for many reasons: besides the obvious dangers and difficulties of climbing trees and ladders in… Read More »Can You Harvest Olives In The Rain?

After soaking in water, it is time to soak your olives in brine. You can make a simple brine solution using a ratio of 1… Read More »What Kind Of Salt Do You Use To Cure Olives?

Traditionally, just like back in Roman times, this is done by hand using sticks/poles to dislodge the fruit from the tree. Alternatively, some farmers use… Read More »How Do They Pick Olives In Spain?

In Spain, between the months of October and February the olive harvest is carried out. Every year is a mystery, since a farmer never knows… Read More »What Month Are Olives Harvested Spain?

Answer: Olives naturally turn black as they ripen. When unripe they are green. As they ripen they get reddish, then purplish and finally black. How… Read More »Why Are My Olives Turning Black?