Tag: @Great_Olives

Olive Soup Recipe

Olive Soup Recipe Traveling in Eastern Europe, I became quite a fan of hearty soups, especially in Poland, where my one of my favorites became “Dill Pickle Soup.” I was thinking about it the other day, and thought, “hey, why not, olive soup?” So I gave it a try and it’s wonderful. Ingredients 1 T… Continue reading Olive Soup Recipe

Home Curing Olives

I have extensively documented my love of all things olive, and my experience curing fresh olives at home.  It’s a project that takes a couple months of love and dedication, but will provide you with a year of enjoyment.  (And great holiday gifts to give out). My personal exclusive supplier of fresh olives is a… Continue reading Home Curing Olives

Do You Have Creative Ideas for Penna Olives?

I’m among a lucky group of folks asked by Penna Olives to play with some products and come up with some new ideas and recipes.   One of the premier olive growers and processors in Northern California, Penna sells all types of cured and stuffed olives, along with other related products.   Direct to customers… Continue reading Do You Have Creative Ideas for Penna Olives?

Last Step in Fresh Olives Home Cure

I put up the last few jars of fresh green olives today.  These have been in a brine “rinse” for 30+ days, washed, and canned in mason jars.  I make a simple “final” brine for the canning of 4 c water, 1/4 c kosher salt, 1/4 c vinegar.  Olives are packed in the jars with… Continue reading Last Step in Fresh Olives Home Cure

Home Cured Olives, Day 28

I have a slightly different method of home curing olives with water and/or brine.  Many recipes suggest a ten day period of leeching the bitterness out of the olives, changing fresh water daily before seasoning your olives for further curing and storage. I use a brine method that generally takes a month, changing the water… Continue reading Home Cured Olives, Day 28

Home Cured Olives, continued….

I’m not sure when my fascination with olives started, though it was certainly rooted in childhood – growing up, if olives were on the table, it meant it was a holiday – Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving.    Those were the only dates we’d see olives at our house. If a holiday fete was hosted at a… Continue reading Home Cured Olives, continued….