Glasses of Martini cocktails

Classic Martini Recipe – The Perfect Martini

Classic Martini recipe contains gin and vermouth and is garnished with olives or a lemon twist.  Gin has always been the more traditional choice, but Vodka martinis have had a huge … Continued

Greek Orzo Salad

Greek Orzo Salad Recipe

Greek Orzo Salad is very light and refreshing and perfect served cold for a summer side dish.  It is also makes a great light lunch or make a large batch … Continued

Kalamata Olive Bread

Kalamata Olive Bread Recipe

Kalamata Olive Bread and my San Francisco-Style Sourdough French Bread recipes are my two favorite homemade breads to make and serve my family.  The savory salty olives blend so wonderfully … Continued

Olive Caper Tapenade

Olive Caper Tapenade Recipe

Olive Caper Tapenade is a great olive spread to serve your family and guests.  This spread makes a delicious topping for bruschetta, crostini, and crackers.  Olive Caper Tapenade can also … Continued

Olive Country Bread

Olive Country Bread Recipe

Olive Country Bread recipes is another of my favorite bread recipes using olives.  This Olive Country Bead is so good – I am not kidding!     Check out Linda’s … Continued

Olive Oil – All About Olive Oil

  Spain, Italy, and California are the largest growers and producers of olive oil, with more olive oil grown in Spain than in any other country.  What is the difference … Continued

Roasted Olives with Fennel and Lemon Recipe

Roasted Olives with Fennel and Lemon are a definite winner!  Once you taste these olives, you will wonder why you have not roasted olives before!  All your family and friends … Continued

Roasted Olives

Roasted Olives with Lavender and Truffle Oil Recipe

Roasted Olives with Lavender and Truffle Oil will definitely delight your family and friends.  This is one of my personal favorite roasted olive appetizer recipes. This fantastic olive recipe is … Continued