Olive Oil Benefits, Curing Olives, Olive Oil Calories, Recipe Olives, Olive Oil Cleanse.....ALL THAT'S OLIVE!!!!
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This Lens will become a comprehensive resource for everything olive related. Also the great news is that our official site is now up and running.So to check out all those olive oil benefits why not learn about raw olives, olive oil soap and more!
Whether you want to learn how to grow olive trees, cure olives, learn if you should drink olive oil, discover the olive oil detox, olive oil benefits, olive oil calories, where to buy great tasty Gourmet olives, or what are the best books you should read then this lens will be a great resource for you.
I will be scouring the web for the best olive oil cosmetics,finding recipes on preserving olives( curing olives) finding out about olive oil calories, what is the most expensive oil and is it really that much better,who sells some of the best olive and olive oil products. So far OliveNation seem a likely candidate for this award but feedback is welcome.
I have just discovered that you can now Go green at Amazon
and they have some great products.
Please feel free to add any resources in the comments box. Reviews of products, hints, tips etc will be added to the main page if they seem of interest.
I hope we can build this into a one stop resource for all the best information on olive related products.
Olive oil benefits are enormous and there is a wealth of information i hope to bring to this page.
One new discovery is a fantastic olive all lantern. Who even knew? This is what i want this site to be all about.
Please enjoy and feel free to use the table of contents to jump to whatever you feel is of interest to you.
I hope it will be informative, fun and you will discover information and products you never even knew existed!
Whether you want to learn how to grow olive trees, cure olives, learn if you should drink olive oil, discover the olive oil detox, olive oil benefits, olive oil calories, where to buy great tasty Gourmet olives, or what are the best books you should read then this lens will be a great resource for you.
I will be scouring the web for the best olive oil cosmetics,finding recipes on preserving olives( curing olives) finding out about olive oil calories, what is the most expensive oil and is it really that much better,who sells some of the best olive and olive oil products. So far OliveNation seem a likely candidate for this award but feedback is welcome.
I have just discovered that you can now Go green at Amazon
and they have some great products.Please feel free to add any resources in the comments box. Reviews of products, hints, tips etc will be added to the main page if they seem of interest.
I hope we can build this into a one stop resource for all the best information on olive related products.
Olive oil benefits are enormous and there is a wealth of information i hope to bring to this page.
One new discovery is a fantastic olive all lantern. Who even knew? This is what i want this site to be all about.
Please enjoy and feel free to use the table of contents to jump to whatever you feel is of interest to you.
I hope it will be informative, fun and you will discover information and products you never even knew existed!
Did you know............
......you can even get your web hosting or web design done by a Green Olive Tree! 
Cure Olives then store them in the best airtight Jars
Case of 6 - Bormioli Rocco Fido Latch Lid 500ml (16 Oz) Square Canning Cosmetic Storage Hermetic Italian Jars From Italy
Amazon Price: $24.00 (as of 07/06/2009) 
Great Olive Oil Care soaps.
A perfect gift idea.
Olive Oil Soap Assortment
Amazon Price: $70.50 (as of 07/06/2009)
Savon de Marseille Olive-600g
Amazon Price: $12.00 (as of 07/06/2009)
Lebanese Soap 50g - Olive Oil Soap from Lebanon
Amazon Price: $9.00 (as of 07/06/2009)
Pre de provence Gift Box with nine 25g Assorted Soaps
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
History Of The Olive
Some things i bet you didn't know!
The Olive (Olea europaea) is a species of small tree in the family Oleaceae.A tree in Sardinia,Italy is claimed to be between 3 and 4 thousand years old and their are records of many trees dating back to the time of Christ.
The olive tree is amongst the oldest cultivated trees in the world. Grown before the written language originated.The Olive was native to Asia Minor and spread from Iran, Syria and Palestine to the rest of the Mediterranean over 6,000 years ago. It seems the ancients were well aware of olive oil benefits. Olives spread to the early Greeks and then to the Romans who took it with them as they expanded. As we can see curing olive is nothing new.
The Prophet of Islam, Muhammad, used to advise his followers to apply olive oil to their bodies, and himself used oil on his head. Maybe this is the origins of olive oil care and olive oil cosmetics today. During Baptism in the Christian church holy oil may often be our beloved olive oil.
Over the last few hundred years the olive has spread to North and South America, Japan, New Zealand and Australia.
Fossilized remains of the olive tree's ancestor have been found near Livorno, in Italy, dating from twenty million years ago.
Olive trees have an unbelievable tolreance to many climatic differences. They tolerate freezing cold, unbelievably hot summers, drought conditions and almost anything the climate can send it. Temperate climates are of course the ideal for these most tolerant of trees with a hot summer and rainy autumnal months.They grow well in rocky poor soil where little else would grow especially with no form of irrigation. The mediterranean countries of Spain and Italy are now the most prolific growers but Greece stiil grows enormous quantities.
A comprehensive Guide to The History of the Olive.
Full of fascianting facts.
The Essential Olive Oil Companion
Amazon Price: $14.35 (as of 07/06/2009)
A fascinating insight into ancient olive trees and how old trees are a must for wealthy europeans.
The Angel Tree: The Enchanting Quest for the World's Oldest Olive Tree
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
Preserving Olives, Curing Olive
My Favourite Recipes. Please add your own in the comments box for inclusion.
Hopefully this curing olive, preserving olives section will become quite large. I would love your favourite curing olive recipes so please do add them.
If of course you don't have your own olive trees or fresh olives then there are some fantastic shops that supply them. One of my favourites is Sunfood Nutrition
. Do a search for olive and you will find some fantastic olives await your tastebuds. They seem to have a good original selection on how to cure olives.
Living in Catalonia i guess this is sacrilege but one of my favourite recipes for curing olive is actually from the Lebanon!
This is for Black Olives-
Slit each Olive down the side and cover with cold water for 17 days changing the water every day. This will eliminate bitterness.
Soak in salt water for 3 days stirring ocassionally. Drain.
Soak for 3 days in 1 part vinegar 2 parts water ensuring olives are always covered.
Drain and add garlic, pickling spice, chillies and thyme.Store in sterile jars covering the olives in oil.
After 4 weeks you are good to go. They are nice and tangy and the oil is FANTASTIC as a dressing as well.
If of course you don't have your own olive trees or fresh olives then there are some fantastic shops that supply them. One of my favourites is Sunfood Nutrition
Living in Catalonia i guess this is sacrilege but one of my favourite recipes for curing olive is actually from the Lebanon!
This is for Black Olives-
Slit each Olive down the side and cover with cold water for 17 days changing the water every day. This will eliminate bitterness.
Soak in salt water for 3 days stirring ocassionally. Drain.
Soak for 3 days in 1 part vinegar 2 parts water ensuring olives are always covered.
Drain and add garlic, pickling spice, chillies and thyme.Store in sterile jars covering the olives in oil.
After 4 weeks you are good to go. They are nice and tangy and the oil is FANTASTIC as a dressing as well.
Foods of The Lebanon
A fantastic book with one of my favourite curing olive recipes.
Lebanese Food
Amazon Price: $24.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Olive Oil Benefits.
Olive Oil Benefits are countless.
There are masses of Olive Oil Benefits i will try my best to list what i can but as always your input is appreciated.
Evidence suggests that a diet high in monounsaturated fats can lead to reduction in the risk of coronary heart disease. olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats particulary oleic acid.
Replacing 2 tablespoons of saturated fats with olive oil may well help with the risk of coronary heart disease. It doesn't mean you just have to drink olive oil although a good oil is perfectly tasty but just add to your cooking, salads etc.
A lady with the record for the longest confirmed lifespan put it all down to olive oil, which she said she poured on all her food and rubbed into her skin.
Olive oil is fantastic for curing rashes if rubbed on the afflicted region.
Olive Oils protective functions also make it have a beneficial effect on ulcers and gastritis.
Olive Oil Benefits also include helping to reduce blood pressure, can be a benefit for those with at or risk from diabetes, lessen the severity of asthma or artritis and more.
You should ensure you get a good quality oil, preferably extra virgin if possible. always go for the best you can afford. great olive oil
Evidence suggests that a diet high in monounsaturated fats can lead to reduction in the risk of coronary heart disease. olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats particulary oleic acid.
Replacing 2 tablespoons of saturated fats with olive oil may well help with the risk of coronary heart disease. It doesn't mean you just have to drink olive oil although a good oil is perfectly tasty but just add to your cooking, salads etc.
A lady with the record for the longest confirmed lifespan put it all down to olive oil, which she said she poured on all her food and rubbed into her skin.
Olive oil is fantastic for curing rashes if rubbed on the afflicted region.
Olive Oils protective functions also make it have a beneficial effect on ulcers and gastritis.
Olive Oil Benefits also include helping to reduce blood pressure, can be a benefit for those with at or risk from diabetes, lessen the severity of asthma or artritis and more.
You should ensure you get a good quality oil, preferably extra virgin if possible. always go for the best you can afford. great olive oil
Olive Oil Cosmetics
The natural goodness of Olive Oil for the skin has resulted in some great olive oil cosmetics.
From an olive oil cleanse to moisturising creams beauty olive oil products are becoming more and more popular.
From an olive oil cleanse to moisturising creams beauty olive oil products are becoming more and more popular.
CUCINA Purifying Hand Wash - 16.9 fl. oz. - Coriander and Olive Tree
Amazon Price: $20.00 (as of 07/06/2009)
Olivella Virgin Olive Oil Liquid Face & Body Soap - 10.14 fl. oz.
Amazon Price: $7.00 (as of 07/06/2009)
Chihtsai Olive Volume Moisture Instant Treatment
Amazon Price: $45.00 (as of 07/06/2009)
Fortifying Oil Olive, Babassu & Jojoba 100ml by AETO Botanica
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
The Most Expensive Olive Oil
Apparently the most expesive olive oil can be obtained at a cost of $350 or £175 a litre!
WOW!!!!!
Armando Manni's Tuscan oil is to say the least expensive! Olive oil benefits are real but i can't see many of us ever getting the opportunity to taste such an exclusive product.
By all accounts it is an unrivalled oil and many exclusive chefs swear by it. Manni the Italian movie direcor was inspired to create his own oil when he found it near impossible to trace the exact details of organic olive oil he wished to obtain for his young son. He collaborated with the Department of Pharmaceutical Science at the University of Florence and proceeded to make oil as if he were producing a fine wine.
The more i read the more i wish i could taste it but with a minimum order of a litre iguess that won't happen!
Thee are still some great oils available at more modest prices though. OliveNation
WOW!!!!!
Armando Manni's Tuscan oil is to say the least expensive! Olive oil benefits are real but i can't see many of us ever getting the opportunity to taste such an exclusive product.
By all accounts it is an unrivalled oil and many exclusive chefs swear by it. Manni the Italian movie direcor was inspired to create his own oil when he found it near impossible to trace the exact details of organic olive oil he wished to obtain for his young son. He collaborated with the Department of Pharmaceutical Science at the University of Florence and proceeded to make oil as if he were producing a fine wine.
The more i read the more i wish i could taste it but with a minimum order of a litre iguess that won't happen!
Thee are still some great oils available at more modest prices though. OliveNation
Olive Oil Care
Thee are some great uses for olive oil apart from culinary.
It will stop dry or chapped lips
A great natural hand moisturiser
A dab on cotton wool works as well as any product for removing mascara
Rub in to heal dry feet
MEN as for us it is fantastic as an alternative shaving cream.
A simple olive oil cleanse will work wonders on your face if used in extreme moderation.
OliveNation have some great oils so why not use a reasonably pricedoil for the olive oil benfits that go beyond the culinary!
It will stop dry or chapped lips
A great natural hand moisturiser
A dab on cotton wool works as well as any product for removing mascara
Rub in to heal dry feet
MEN as for us it is fantastic as an alternative shaving cream.
A simple olive oil cleanse will work wonders on your face if used in extreme moderation.
OliveNation have some great oils so why not use a reasonably pricedoil for the olive oil benfits that go beyond the culinary!
Hair Care and Olive Oil
Olive oil can be a great benefit to men or women when applied to the hair. It can be a great rinse to aid brittle hair and can also help thicken hair.
For Olive Oil and Hair i would recommend a proper product containing the right amount of oil rather than putting your exquisite oil on direct!
There are lots of great products on the market and for those who know the great benefits (or wish to discover them)of olive oil and hair care here are a few of the most popular products.
For Olive Oil and Hair i would recommend a proper product containing the right amount of oil rather than putting your exquisite oil on direct!
There are lots of great products on the market and for those who know the great benefits (or wish to discover them)of olive oil and hair care here are a few of the most popular products.
Great Hair Care Olive Oil products
Chihtsai Olive Volume Moisture Instant Treatment
Amazon Price: $45.00 (as of 07/06/2009)
Cali Oliva Capelli Body Building Shampoo - 8 fl. oz.
Amazon Price: $13.00 (as of 07/06/2009)
Olive, Babassu & Jojoba Fortifying Hair Oil by Aeto Botanica (3.38 oz glass bottle)
Amazon Price: $34.00 (as of 07/06/2009)
Frederic Fekkai Glossing Cream, With Pure Olive Oil 4 oz (200 g)
Amazon Price: $20.00 (as of 07/06/2009)
The Best Books on ALL THAT'S OLIVE.....
Bestselling books on Amazon about preserving olives or how to cure olives.
The Encyclopedia of Country Living
Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 07/06/2009)
Catalan Cuisine
Because this is where i live i may be slightly biased but if you want to learn all about the best cuisine in Spain then this is the book for you.
Amazon Price: $12.21 (as of 07/06/2009)
The Olive Harvest Cookbook: Olive Oil Lore and Recipes from McEvoy Ranch
A comprehensive resource that is highly recommended.
Amazon Price: $23.10 (as of 07/06/2009)
Olives, Anchovies, and Capers: The Secret Ingredients of the Mediterranean Table
Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
A Practical Treatise On Olive Culture, Oil Making And Olive Pickling (1887)
Amazon Price: $14.00 (as of 07/06/2009)
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Lana_Vaughan wrote...
I have one tree as well. I produced 2 cups of olives the first year. I was so excited.
Posted February 18, 2009
KimGiancaterino wrote...
Nice job... lots of great information on olives. I have one tree, but it will probably be years before it fruits. Welcome to Culinary Favorites From A to Z.
Posted October 07, 2008
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