Although the olives were grown in ancient Asia and Africa, the Spanish countries like to receive the highest honor when they discover the fruit. However, evidence of olive cultivation can be traced back to 5000 BC. In the Mediterranean countries, it has this glorious taste. The picture is an ancient Greek or Roman scribe who pours olives on some precious parchment scrolls. The Roman poet Horace consumes them every day and claims that they are one of the most perfect foods in the world. [There was not a lot of food choices at the time, but he would definitely do something.]

They are often mentioned in the Bible, whether it is the Old Testament or the New Testament, of course, who can dismiss the ancient olive branch that symbolizes peace. Hebrew cuisine values ​​fruit and oil, which is considered sacred and has many uses, including oil lamps, personal grooming and religious ceremonies.

Crete has had a major impact in the olive oil business for thousands of years before the BC. However, the modern population is large and the countries with large populations are dwarfed. For example, Spain received the highest honor in the introduction of olive trees to the Americas, and they appeared when Columbus lifted sails and marched toward the West. [Who knows, maybe Columbus is related to it.] It is believed that the 18th-century Spanish missionaries brought the olive trees to the United States. When they traveled through Mexico, they settled and established the country before they traveled to California's rich soil. They are still the main industry in Spain, with the largest output, about 6 million tons per year. Italy and Greece rank second and third respectively, with annual production of 2.5 to 3.5 million tons. There is no doubt that the Mediterranean countries are leading, because 90% of the olives are suppressed for the precious oil, and the remaining 10% are left. In the Central Valley of California, 27,000 acres of olive trees are planted each year. In general, the world produces more olives than grapes.

There is no doubt that the United States has a large share of annual yields, not only in California, but also in imports. Since the health benefits of olive oil are touted, we buy it in gallons. We may not bring them to the Mayflower, but once immigrants flood in, we will adopt them soon. Many food stores now have an olive bar in pounds sterling. Years ago, it was even a popular female name [who can forget Popeye's girlfriend Olive Oyl].

Olive trees are very cold-tolerant, and many olive trees have been found in Mediterranean countries for more than a thousand years and are still in production. They like the sun and hot weather, not as thirsty as other crops, so they are very suitable for the southern climate. The ancient Roman emperors ordered them to plant on the forum. The Greeks cherish their Kalamata variety, which is dominated by the region. They relax at the tables in Israel, Syria and Turkey and showcase their own regional cuisine. In South America, Argentina has declared olive oil “national food” and is working hard to enter the world economy. They may not be a major player yet, but they have already turned their attention to this popular exit.

After harvest, the olives need to be cured because they cannot be eaten directly from the tree. [Don't even consider it.] It takes a long process to use lye, brine, water or salt to eliminate the intense bitterness during fermentation. For oil production, the first press is Extra Virgin, the highest quality. The next news is simple olive oil. It is worth noting that most cooking oils require chemicals or industrial refining, with the exception of olive oil. [No wonder this is good for us.]

Late in the evening, Japan’s Shodoshima [or “Olive Island”], which produced high-quality olive oil, began in 1908. Obviously not a participant in the industry, the Japanese seem to be content with their own special crops and keep themselves.

So don't limit your tracks just to eat them all or fish from martinis. Extend your network and include it in a variety of recipes. They add flavor, color and a touch of charm to almost everything. However, as a warning, if you don't buy a pothole, please give your guests and family a "heads up!" No one wants a delicious food spoiled with the emergency travel of the dentist.

Olive – small, nutritious was originally published on Spring