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Guide to Tasting Olive Oils

From 6000BCE, ancient peoples grew the olive tree along the shores of the Mediterranean. Historians over the ages have sung the praises of olive oil. Consider its many uses- as a fuel, for skincare, medicinal and as a condiment. The olive tree is an evergreen, its leaves a light silvery green. The fruit has a […]

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Black Olive Salad with Lentils and Feta

I love the texture of this black olive salad with lentils and feta. There’s a lot of crunch! Lentils, olives and feta are the perfect summer ingredients for a summer salad. You can use any colour lentil or olive. Makes: 6 servings Preparation Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: 1½ cups black lentils 4 cups romaine lettuce, […]

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