Saturday, October 23, 2010

olive season




we have a big olive tree in the front yard. we didn't really do much about it last year, but this year we decided to make use of them. and so we have been collecting and started the process of making olives. we're experimenting a bit, trying different ways of preparing them. with lemons, garlic, chili peppers etc. if they end up good, and you're on my christmas gift list, you better prepare yourself: there will be jars of olives under the tree this year.

now if you think i'm all garden and kitchen these days, you're absolutely wrong. in fact, these moments of olive picking and gardening in general are few, and so is the time in front of the computer. at least when it comes to blogging and blog reading.

it will probably continue for a while, the minimal blogging and absolute minimal commenting, but this is life right now around here. it makes me a bit sad, but on the other hand, things are happening, and the time i have to myself is very limited. and so i am off, to the garden. we built a new chicken coop and is making a vegetable garden where the old one stood. the soil should be quite good there.


enjoy your weekend

8 comments:

  1. We don't have olive trees here in Florida, so I'm fascinated with them. The colors in the second photo are lovely. Enjoy this season of your life with your family!

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  2. ha! have you read fuoriborgo lately? olive oil!

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  3. try to flavor some with orange and cardamom, sounds weird perhaps but we really love it!

    and i hope life is good even though you are a busy bee or maybe even because you are a busy bee?! sometimes it is good to stay away from the virtual internet life...

    anyhow, the coming months i am here around, working alot, and when things calm down for you it would be so great to meet! take care

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  4. I'm not an olive fan, but the rest of my family are. The kiddos devour them by the bowl full. I did bye my Huzz an olive bush when we lived in the UK many years ago. Not really the best weather to cultivate a nice crop of olives, but we did get one olive !!!

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  5. Wow, the second photo of olives is beautiful. I love olives, alas no trees here in the north. You are so fortunate to have an olive tree.

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  6. i'm really jealous now! olives are not just great tasting, they also look gorgeous - lucky you!

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  7. very nice shots. pls let us know how good they get :)

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