Olive Pit Featured Olives of the Week – French, Turkish, and a Little Italian
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Picholine – an oval shaped green olive that is crisp and rich, the Picholine hails from France. Originally grown in the Gard region of France, it’s actually now grown around the world. Picholine olives are often said to be called “the poor man’s Luque,” as they are a close cousin and are similar in size, color and shape. This olive is not to be missed, though – it has a nutty and “snappy” flavor that will delight every fan of olives!
Gemlik – a soft, rich black olive from the Marmara Birlik region of Turkey, Gemlik olives have a complex yet sweet flavor. This salt cured olive is marinated in oil to maintain it’s soft and supple texture. In Turkey, this olive is a breakfast food, so why not do as the Turks and have some with your own breakfast? Try a different way to eat your daily portion of fruit!
Antipasta – this delicious blend of flavors is a crowd favorite, and includes Genoa Salami, pepperoni, provolone cheese wedges, black and green olives, red peppers, mushrooms and onions all blended together with a special dressing made in-house. Whether you eat this on its own, before your favorite meal, or make it a meal on a bed of fresh greens, we think it will be one of your favorites from our Olive Bar!
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And a little something extra…
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Mexican Corn Salsa – Head south of the border for your salsa tonight and pick up some fresh Mexican Corn salsa from our Salsa Bar. This salsa is made with corn, green and red peppers, green onions, Cotija cheese, fresh herbs and spices all blended together – the flavors will overwhelm you (in a good way) – and we think you’ll quickly crave more. This salsa is not only for chips, but also delicious on freshly steamed rice as a side dish, or on top of a baked potato – really, the possibilities are endless.
Jenny H.
The Olive Pit
The Olive Pit
