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From the Garden, Olives
Kalamata olives are an important part of Greek cuisine and Greek culture. This black-purple, almond-shaped olive is found in Greek salads and many other Greek dishes. The olive is also found throughout Greek mythology. Athenians claimed the first olive tree, given to the Greek by the goddess Athena and growing on the Acropolis. Our Kalamata olives are imported from Greece and still contain their pits. They are cured in brine. Brine not only serves a preservative function, it breaks down the sugar that olives contain into lactic acid, thus contributing to their flavor, which is meaty and tangy.
the real thing
By M.
from Dallas, Texas on 11/11/2007
from Dallas, Texas on 11/11/2007
Pros:
Flavorful, Unique
Best Uses:
Eat out of the jar
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Kalamata Olives:
These are the real Kalamata olives, like you get at Greek and Lebanese restaurants. If you've been disappointed by improperly-cured Kalamata olives in stores, buy these.
Wonderful, Great Flavor
By Jr from SD on 8/13/2007
Pros:
Flavorful
Best Uses:
Gift, Snack
Describe Yourself:
Foodie
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Kalamata Olives:
I loved the olives, perfect size for one serving with cheese and crackers.