10 Aug

[MAROC] Polémique autour du SIAGRIM

Après la première édition du SIAGRIM, Saïd Azarou se confie à Al BAYANE : Le «jury a été partial»

Ce qui est indéniable et que tout le monde s¹accorde à reconnaître,des efforts fort louables ont été déployés pour réussir la première édition du SIAGRIM (Salon international de l¹agriculture du Maroc). Cependant on a enregistré une grande anomalie et/ou faille ( !) quant au jury du SIAGRIM dont la liste de ses membres relève du mystère. Saïd Azarou, un professionnel patenté, compte parmi ceux qui ont été lésés du fait qu’il a été exclu de la liste des lauréats. Ne pouvant «digéré» cette omission, Saïd Azarou s¹est confié à Al BAYANE pour exprimer son fiel.
Al BAYANE : Etes-vous satisfait de votre participation au Premier SIAGRIM qui a lieu à Meknès en avril de l’année en cours ?

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08 Aug

Black Olive Soup

By Jeanne Jones,

  • Serves 61 jar (4 1/2 ounces) pitted kalamata olives, drained
  • 2 bottles (8 ounces each) clam juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 medium-size baking potatoes, peeled and cooked (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 3 plum tomatoes, peeled and finely diced
  • Lemon zest for garnish, optional

COMBINE the olives, clam juice and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then pour the mixture into a blender and puree.

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06 Aug

Russian olive: friend or foe?

By Blake Nicholson,

Russian olives have been planted in the United States since homesteading days, but some states now view the trees with such disdain that they’ve banned them. Richard Fast doesn’t want that mindset to pass North Dakota’s borders.

“We’re just happy to have a tree that survives,” the New Salem rancher said while harvesting a meager hay crop from his drought-ravaged land. “And they’re tough. When I need a good windbreak, they’re still there.”

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05 Aug

Oil & Vinegar

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By Vince Gerasol,

(CBS) SKOKIE They’re small, but flavorful. There are more than 70 kinds of olives, and their oils are finding their way into more and more kitchens.

CBS 2’s Vince Gerasole reports there are many ways to fit olive oil into your Table for 2.

Whether in bottles or in tins, ethnic markets have long been the best place to find a deep selection of extra virgin olive oil.

The precious juice of the olive tree produced when its fruit is pressed tight can be traced back to the Mediterranean 24 years ago.

“Olive oil can become like a sauce,” said Spiaggia’s Tony Mantuano.
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03 Aug

[Turkey] Olive oil specialties at Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul

Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul’s AzzuR restaurant is offering customers superb menus from Mediterranean cuisine by serving special olive oil dishes for the hot summer days, reflecting all the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine.Executive chef Maximilian J.W. uses the freshest and most healthy ingredients in dishes like olive oil meze platter with artichoke, fresh beans, mini eggplant and stuffed capsicum, olive oil scampi-stuffed zucchini flowers, tuna fish tartar with olive oil, olive oil marinated veal fillet and chocolate mousse in olive oil brownie for a business lunch or a relaxing dinner.

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