![]() ![]() Herb and Garlic Marinated Olives are a cinch to assemble (pour stuff in a bag then refrigerate) plus they’re make-ahead so you won’t be scrambling the day of a party or get-together to come up with an appetizer. Anyway, now that “bars” (and “bulk” and “bins” for that matter) are no longer part of my culinary vocabulary, I simply DIY a marinated olive mix at home and it’s JUST as fantastic, I say “almost” because let’s be real, nothing can compete with a wall of gummy worms. Perusing the mixed olive bar at the grocery store was almost like going to the candy store before getting Celiac Disease. Waiting 24 hours for them to marinate was torture, but this bright and briny appetizer recipe was totally worth the wait! That said, the thought of marinating olives and parmesan cheese in fresh herbs, garlic, red wine vinegar, and - lemon juice! - suddenly came to me last week, and the craving was so intense that I bought the ingredients to make them (translation: sent Ben to the store) a few hours later. All the salty/sour/tangy things, really, but especially lemon. I don’t remember craving anything in particular with either of the boys, but this little girl has me wanting ALL THE LEMONS. Frequently oiling will keep your board long lasting and shiny.I’ve officially become a pregnancy cliche. To oil your wooden items apply mineral oil and allow the oil sit on for one or two hours, after which you clean off the excess oil, and store in a cool, dry place. If they are used frequently, you have to oil once a week, but if you seldom use them, oiling once in two months will be fine. The rate at which you use them will determine how often you need to oil them. The oiling of your board is dependent on the frequency of use. After washing, you proceed to dry them immediately with a towel. Never soak your wooden utensils in water to avert swelling and peeling. This is the reason you have to hand wash them yourself with warm water and mild detergent/liquid wash. The temperature of the dishwater will cause the wooden items to crack and get over-dried. In all cases avoid putting it in the dishwasher. The best way to wash your olive wood cutting/ serving board is to hand wash it. Hand-washing is recommended to preserve the quality of the wood With proper care and maintenance, your olive wood will last a long time. Olive wood is an extremely hard, dense wood making it more stain and odor-resistant than most, making them an excellent fit for hard-working kitchen tools. You will notice that every piece is different having a shape and grain that cannot be repeated due to the nature of the olive wood. Manolis is situated and makes these amazing products in a small village called Stoli.Įvery piece is unique and a great example of craftsmanship, that will last for a lifetime. The trees come from the region of Heraklion in Crete, Greece. In some cases, wood from trees that lost their production function is used. Manolis our woodworker uses 100% olive wood that comes from large branches of trees during the normal pruning process. Our wood boards, bowls, and spoons are made out of pure olive wood by hand using a traditional lathe. ![]() ![]() About Handmade Olive Wood Bowl Large (18 cm) ![]()
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