On the island of Brijuni, Croatia, there is an olive tree over 1600 years old! And it still gives fruit, about 66 pounds/30 kg per year. But a baby, compared to the 2400-year old olive tree in Greece. Olives are rich source of vitamin E. Olive oil, numerous types of olives, prepared in many different ways and in many cultures, but do not pick one off the branch and eat!
an Ancient Greek olive tree
Bitter, very bitter!!
Πικάντικες ελιές (Greek)
/pikántikes pliés/
To make ahead, refrigerate up to five days. Bring to room temperature before serving.
2 cups (260 g) assorted olives
1 Tbs. (15 ml) olive oil
zest of 1 organic orange
1 1/2 tsp. (7,5 g) minced fresh tarragon, thyme and/or rosemary
1/4 tsp. (1,2 g) ground corinader
1/4 tsp (1,2) Piment d"Espelette (a French red chili pepper powder) or substitute with paprika or cayenne powder
1. Toss olive and oil in a bowl.
2. Sprinkle with orange zest and herbs. Mix well.
3. Let it stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
an Ancient Greek olive tree
