Lunchbox Envy 18: Olives
Jun 15, 2025
Discover the intriguing history of olives, from their cultivation to their culinary uses. Learn the fascinating differences between black and green olives and their exceptional olive oil production. Hear about the resilience of olive trees and their cultural significance, as well as the surprising sun protection properties of olive oil. Engage with whimsical stories like olive oil wrestling in Turkey and unique literary awards celebrating this beloved ingredient. Join in for a fun and educational exploration of all things olives!
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Black vs Green Olives
- Black olives are just ripe green olives, offering different oil flavors.
- Green olives yield bitter oil; black olives give sweeter, milder oil.
Stuffed Deep-Fried Olives Delight
- Olive all'ascolana are deep fried green olives stuffed with pork and spices.
- Rosie learned the recipe in Italy and made them fresh for the podcast hosts.
How to Choose Olive Oil
- Look for olive oil that is cold pressed and geolocated to ensure quality.
- Beware blends and added green color which mask faults and mislead buyers.