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Frugal Outdoor Cooking
Firing up the grill is a great way to cook in the summer! Here are a few grilling tips and a couple of recipes, too.
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Varieties of Gourmet Olives
The history of olives and olive oil can be traced back to at the
least biblical times. When the waters of the great flood
subsided and Noah sent forth a dove it was an olive leaf she
returned carrying in her mouth. It is known that as long as 6000
years ago olive oil was used as fuel in lamps. Maybe it was this
olive oil that created such a beautiful Genie for Major Anthony
Nelson to rescue in the popular television sitcom I Dream of
Genie.
Today in modern grocery stores there are dozens
of gourmet olives widely available. Gone are the days of canned
black olives and green olives with pimentos as the only choices.
For those of us who remember the days of opening a can of black
olives and placing one on each finger then systematically biting
them off here is the new olive.
Nicoises: Is a earthy
rich olive commonly used in salad. The curing of this olive in
red-wine vinegar gives it a distinctive taste.
Green
olives with herbs de Provence: This vibrant citrus flavored
olive is a delightful blend of herbs de Provence spices and
large green olives. It is an excellent choice to use in surf
dishes and with sweet spices.
Mount Athos green with
Sicilian herbs: This is a second olive that utilizes herbs to
dominate the pallet. Rosemary, garlic, mustard seed, and red
pepper flakes give this olive a spicy appeal.
Mount
Athos green stuffed with garlic: For a modern twist
on the
martini this olive is an excellent choice. It is stuffed with
rich flavorful garlic and lends itself well to pizza as well as
martinis.
Mount Athos green olives with sun-dried
tomatoes: Sun-dried tomatoes give this heavy olive an intense
flavor that is sophisticated and ideal for snacking.
Sun-dried olives: The drying of this olive gives it a
rich flavor that blends wonderfully in sauces for serving over
pasta.
Kalamatas: A tangy black olive cured in red-wine
vinegar that can be from Italy or California. The California
variety is denoted with a 'c' spelling rather than a 'k'.
Alfonsos: This robust winey tasting olive is soft and
similar to the kalamata. It is a popular choice in antipasto
salads.
Halkididis: Very similar in flavor to the
kalamatas this olive is excellent blended with cream cheese and
garlic for a flavorful dip.
Lucques: This meaty buttery
olive contains pits but is still a wonderful choice with
provolone cheese and bruchetta.
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