16 Mar
JAMES HIPKISS writes on the history, varieties and best ways to enjoy olives.
Most Malaysians are familiar with olive oil. It is now commonly available in ever increasing varieties in nearly all supermarkets and specialist shops.
However, the olive itself is not so commonly used here, and perhaps not so often seen in most Malaysian kitchens.
After [...]
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08 Oct
Recipe by Kerrie Sun,
Photography by Steve Brown,
Savour this soft focaccia studded with olives and rosemary as part of an authentic antipasto platter or with a hearty Italian-style soup.
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
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07 Sep
Photo by Geoff Lung,
Recipe by Valli Little,
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29 Aug
By Judy Schultz,
Photograph by : Chris Schwarz,
Olives are the queen of all pickles. Try mixing blanched and unblanched almonds with a selection of mixed olives. Put them all together in a flat container with a rim, heat briefly (40 seconds) in a microwave, and serve.
Here are 10 of the best olives available in good bulk [...]
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27 Aug
Recipe by Kate Murdoch,
Photography by Oliver Ford,
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 14 minutes
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20 Aug
By Peta Mathias,
The olive oils you see in the supermarket vary in quality. Some are exceptional value for money but you really just have to buy and taste them to find (a) the best and (b) the one you like.
You cannot tell what an oil is like by its colour - it gives no indication [...]
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01 Aug
By Judy Schultz,
Photo by Chris Schwarz,
When I was little, olives were reserved for special occasions. Only New Year’s Eve and visiting priests rated stuffed olives, the queen of all pickles.
The advent of Kraft Theatre on television moved olives down a notch or two on the specialness scale. Suddenly, everybody’s mom was using them. A commercial [...]
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26 Jul
By the Barkeep,
This appetizer is a quick, easy and a great way to ’spice’ up your cocktail party. These olives are great with Vodka or Gin Martinis. Instead of adding olives to the drink, serve these along side.
To Make:
2 Cups Green or Black Pitted Olives (not canned ones, get the fancy imported olives. We [...]
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22 Jul
Here is a very complete article by Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, on Olives and Olive Oil which includes history, information on olive varieties, and usage tips.
Part 1: The only difference between green olives and black olives is ripeness
Long a symbol of peace, the olive branch brings us a marvelous, healthy fruit. Get up to date on [...]
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18 Jul
Recipe by Gary Mehigan,
Photography by Louise Lister,
Ingredients (serves 4)
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 4 lamb backstraps
* 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
* 2 lemons, rind finely grated
* 1 cup pitted kalamata olives, roughly chopped
* 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
Method
Preheat oven to 120°C. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. [...]
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11 Jul
By Judith W. Winne,
Olives have a rich history. They go way back.
Olive trees are among the oldest cultivated trees in the world, grown before written language was invented, according to the Web site oliveoilsource. The site notes that olive oil anointed early kings of the Greeks and the Jews, as well as triumphant athletes.
Olives are [...]
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07 Jul
Recipe by Michelle Noerianto,
Photography by Ian Wallace,
Cooking Time:10 minutes
Ingredients (serves 6):
1 x 500g pkt Lebanese bread
1 x 400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained
80g (1/2 cup) pitted kalamata olives
1 garlic clove
1 1/2 tsp mild ground paprika
60ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
Olive oil, extra, to serve
Method:
Preheat oven to 200°C. Place the Lebanese bread, in a single layer, [...]
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14 Jun
There are a sheer dizzying array of olives available on the market these days. And if you think there are just green olives and black olives, you’re right, but think again - it certainly is not that simple. The different olives from different parts are completely different in every way.
In the Italian riviera you will [...]
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