First time when I noticed that olive oil could be bitter shocked me. I was adding it to my salad as I regularly do, and the taste was way too bitter, and I couldn’t find what makes it that way. Later I found out that my olive oil was bitter, but the thing is that …
Olive trees are not growing in my country, but the first time I saw olive trees on vacation, somebody near me instantly said that the raw olives are poisonous, and I didn’t question it at that time. But now I decided to do some research to find out if raw olives are really poisonous and …
Olives come in many different colors, flavors, cultivars, sizes, and degrees of convenience. Some of the most famous olive types are black olives and kalamata, and people often wonder if they’re not the same thing, or how they differ. So today we’re going to take a close look at kalamata and black olives, to see …
Olives are beautiful, flavorful little things and it’s really a shame to waste them. You can get them either by the pound, or pre-packaged in tubs or vacuum bags, or glass jars. And if you don’t end up eating them all in one go – most people don’t – you may be wondering just how …
Are you at a loss of what to pair olives with ? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. The best part is these little guys work very well with pretty much anything, so you’ll have lots of options to choose from. And you can always mix and match several of these ideas to make your …
If you’re in love with olives, then you know they’re deliciously salty and sour, with a hint of bitterness. Olives may remind you of pickles in that regard, or sauerkraut, or even capers. Why is that ? Are olives fermented food ? And if yes, are there any extra precautions you need to take ? …
Do you absolutely love olives but can’t really handle all that salt ? Understandable, lots of people find olives way too salty, especially green and kalamata olives. It seems black olives are the mildest around, and you can often find them in low sodium versions. But what if your favorites are green olives ? Why …
Does your new favorite recipe call for olives but you just can’t stand them ? Or maybe you absolutely love them but can’t find any right now ? There are substitutes for both sides of the camp, both for olive lovers and haters. Some of these will have more in common with olives, specifically green …