Olive types get their distinctive qualities based on their genetics, the conditions of their origin and how they're cured, resulting in hundreds of varieties. Factor in the common practices of ...

You know the game you play where you have to name 10 foods you would bring to a desert island? When tasked with answering this complex question I always choose olives as one of my forever foods. They ...

Pity the canned Lindsay olive. That bland black fruit, long the pride of California and a party-tray staple, has been upstaged by supermarket olive bars. Since their debut in the Bay Area more than a ...

Sally Schneider last wrote for the magazine about balsamic vinegar IN THE LATE 1700S, ON THE TRAIL THAT LEADS from one California mission to another, followers of Father Junipero Serra planted olive ...

Olives may have originated in the Mediterranean, but these days they’re increasingly a Lone Star staple. Texas is home to a nascent but growing olive industry thanks to a not-too-hot, not-too-cold ...

Often relegated to appetizer platters, rustic breakfasts, or used as a cocktail garnish, olives hold so much more potential than what is generally realized. With over 1,000 varieties worldwide, the ...

"The olive tree is surely the richest gift of heaven." The olives glisten in white bins like amethyst, jade and onyx. A man samples each one, making mental note of the flavor and texture. Gone are the ...

Each type of olive has its own unique texture, color and flavor profile. Embrace olives: Recipes and tips for cooking with different varieties You know the game you play where you have to name 10 ...