Proof is in the (olive) eating

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Last night I opened a pot of this year's pickled olives.

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A little early, perhaps, but I wanted to use them for a salad with green beans. I am thrilled with the result! Especially considering this is only the second time I have done them. Admittedly, I paid them more attention!

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I made a second, mixed salad and the two, together made a great antipasti with the beans and olives on top of the leaves.

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The salad preceded with a homemade duck egg pasta through which I stirred olive oil and fresh parsley and topped with peppers and mushrooms. Served with a local parmesan style gouda.
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I forgot the marjoram or oreganum. I have only just realised, so we clearly didn't miss them.

Oh, and I shall have jars of olives for sale at the market from Saturday.

Until next time, be well
Fiona
The Sandbag House
McGregor, South Africa


Photo: Selma
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Oh this looks so yummy! Olives are always a winner with any dish. I really need some of those olives!

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Thank you! I only learned that when I growed up! You can get them at the McGregor market on a Saturday! #justsaying 🤣

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I really need to visit there! I always drive past there and never stop. Next time! And yes, olives are adult snacks! For some reason haha

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Good. You just take the turning that takes you through the mountains towards the sea... Look forward to that!

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We surely live in a slice of heaven right? I am up north in Gauteng for a while but things on this side are dead and warm. There in the Cape life is just different, at least for me.

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You know, I lived in Joburg in the mid-80s to early 90s. I loved it. I missed the energy and the buzz when I left. That said, I'd not exchange my little cabbage patch for city living again! Life is definitely different in the Cape!

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Same here, but I could never really grasp or hold onto the chaos and buzzing. My most creative thoughts come from the ocean breeze and the smell of flowers in the mountains!

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