appetizers & recipes: an ode to olives plus a tapenade recipe by emeril

Did you know that if you say “olive juice” a person from across the room, who cannot hear you, will see the movement of your lips and think you have said, “I love you.” Give it a try. If you pronounce your words carefully it does look the same. We have olive love. Olives are considered one of the most important food products that have been known to man and date back 8,000 years. It is believed that Olives come from the Mediterranean region. Technically, olives are classified as fruits of the Olea europea tree, which can live 100 years. The olive tree is a symbol of happiness and peace. In the Mediterranean area, during ancient times the olive was a major necessity for man’s existence. The fruit and its oil were major diet constituents. Today, we enjoy the health benefits of olive oil, but many people are still eating... Read the Rest →

 

appetizers & recipes: an ode to olives plus a tapenade recipe by emeril

Did you know that if you say “olive juice” a person from across the room, who cannot hear you, will see the movement of your lips and think you have said, “I love you.” Give it a try. If you pronounce your words carefully it does look the same. We have olive love. Olives are considered one of the most important food products that have been known to man and date back 8,000 years. It is believed that Olives come from the Mediterranean region. Technically, olives are classified as fruits of the Olea europea tree, which can live 100 years. The olive tree is a symbol of happiness and peace. In the Mediterranean area, during ancient times the olive was a major necessity for man’s existence. The fruit and its oil were major diet constituents. Today, we enjoy the health benefits of olive oil, but many people are still eating... Read the Rest →