Olive

Olive trees prefer to be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny area of the landscape. The olive tree is an evergreen that flourishes in hot dry areas, and as such, will not do well in wet, winter soil. The plant will need water every day, especially during the summer months throughout its first year. Once established, the olive tree is drought-tolerant.

MARINATED OLIVES

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INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

5 bay leaves

2 large garlic cloves, peeled + thinly sliced

1 lemon for rinds

1 tablespoon chopped thyme leaves

1 teaspoon chopped rosemary

1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds

2 cups olives

 

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a small saucepan, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, bay leaves, + garlic cloves. Place over low heat until ingredients are warm.

2. Remove from heat + stir in lemon rinds, thyme leaves, rosemary + fennel seeds.

3. Place the olives in a wide mouthed jar + pour in the olive mixture. Shake the jar to coat the olives. 

4. Refrigerate for 2 hours.