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It's olive season!

Fresh olives are available on Green Lanes again - last year we tried curing some, with moderate success. Has anyone any recipes they've tried themselves? the ones I've found online are fine but not sure how tried-and-tested they are.

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Permalink Reply by Bethany on September 28, 2012 at 11:11

I've often seen these and wondered what the Turkish, greek, Kurdish communities use them for? That and the carob in pods...I'd love to know more too.

Permalink Reply by Sophie Smith on September 28, 2012 at 11:17

I cured mine with lye (a household detergent!) the results were good just not like olives you buy in shops...much spongier.

Permalink Reply by Bethany on September 28, 2012 at 14:32

Lye! Isn't that in soap? I always assumed they were just brined...What's the method?

Permalink Reply by Hugh on September 28, 2012 at 13:22

For a starter, I'll ask Adina at Nazar Blue for some ideas.

Permalink Reply by Bethany on September 28, 2012 at 14:34

I'd love to know more about what to do with the local produce. Next time I'm on the high street i'll take some photos. 

Permalink Reply by Michael Anderson on September 30, 2012 at 8:57
Just read this "how to do" page for curing olives.
http://greekfood.about.com/od/greekcookingtips/qt/cureolives.htm
Looks a real faff. Think I'll stick to buying them by weight at Yasser Halim!
Permalink Reply by Bethany on October 4, 2012 at 16:34

So does anyone know what these are?

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